Promula Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) I have a non-b which was obtained in country last month for a job offer that in the end didn't come to fruition. This non-b helps me in that I don't need to leave Thailand by Saturday (it expires in late November), but it's also stopping me switching to a non o retirement or marriage because the TM86 and TM87 type forms are only for tourists and there isn't a form that covers a conversation of my initial non b to non o. Questions 1) Can I cancel my non b next month? 2) If so, do I need a letter from the employer that applied for it even though I never ended up working there? 3) If I can cancel it, will I become a tourist and be given 7 days to submit a non-o application? If not, what situation would I face? Thanks so much. Edited September 24, 2020 by Promula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varun Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Don't think the initial 3 month non-B "visa" can be cancelled. Only "extensions of stay" can be cancelled. The only way to 'cancel' it is to leave/enter Thailand, because it is a single-entry. Suggest to make use of it - you're good until end November, so why rock the boat? Maybe it is possible to convert it to non-O too - best to ask the experts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promula Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, varun said: Suggest to make use of it - you're good until end November, so why rock the boat? Agreed, I'm good for the next two months. However, I'm currently planning my next 12 months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 You cannot do 1 so 2 is not needed and 3 is not possible. You could check with your local office about applying for a one year extension of stay based upon retirement or marriage to a Thai. All that required to apply is a non immigrant visa entry. It might help to get a letter from the company you were going to work for to explain why you did not start to work with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Promula said: Agreed, I'm good for the next two months. However, I'm currently planning my next 12 months... Talk to an agent. Just a suggestion if immigration turns you down. Edited September 24, 2020 by Max69xl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzi39 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 You wouldn't be switching the visa to a Non O. They should be able to give an extension off of your Non B based on "Thai Wife" for marriage. This is what I did a few years back. I was on a Non B for 8 years, stopped working for a couple of years. There was no need to change the visa just the extension status. Not sure about Non B to Non O retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Promula Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: You cannot do 1 so 2 is not needed and 3 is not possible. You could check with your local office about applying for a one year extension of stay based upon retirement or marriage to a Thai. All that required to apply is a non immigrant visa entry. Thank you. I have just under two months left on the non b and haven't transferred 400k/800k from overseas yet, so probably can't use that option. Edited September 24, 2020 by Promula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Promula said: Thank you. I have just under two months left on the non b and haven't transferred 400k/800k from overseas yet, so probably can't use that option. You could apply for a 60 day extension to visit your wife and apply for the one year extension near the end of the the 60 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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