Which Visa And Where?

[moo9]

I will quit my job in Thailand per 31. Dec 2008. I have a new employer in Thailand as per 1.1.2009.

My current company will take back my work permit and will probably request immigration to give me 14 days to get a new visa.

What options do I have. I could go to Singapore Thai Embassy and apply for a new 3 M non immigrant visa, which would provide enough time to get the new work permit. On the other hand I am married to my Thai wife for more than 10 yrs and staying with her here. Could I apply for a marriage visa within Thailand or is this also only possible outside of Thailand?

Any advise? Thanks.

[Mario2008]

The day your job ends is the day your permission to stay ends and you will have to elave the country. You can get a 7 day extension at a cost for 1,900 baht, for which you have to apply at immigration. Being married to a Thai would give you an extension of 60 days.

If you meet the requirements, incoem of 40,000 a month or 400,000 in a Thai bank account you can apply for an extension of stay based on your marriage to a Thai national. Thsi would be the best option for you and would also allow you to apply for a new employer.

Do this extension as early as possible and don't wait till the last day. Get a letter from your employer stating when your job will be terminated and apply for the extension. Call imigration first to see which additional documents they will require.

[ubonjoe]

You shouldn't have any problem changing to a marriage extension. That way your extension is not dependent on working. If you loose your job you don't loose your extension.

You can get a work permit with this extension also.

You will be able to prove income by way of tax payments.

[Lite Beer]

As said it would be a better option as you can get a work permit with this extension, and would not have leave the country if you lose your job.

[PoorSucker]

Just to add, the 400,000 in a Thai bank must have been there for 60 days.

[astral]

As you are currently working you should have no problem showing the tax records

to justify an extension based on marriage.

[moo9]

The day your job ends is the day your permission to stay ends and you will have to elave the country. You can get a 7 day extension at a cost for 1,900 baht, for which you have to apply at immigration. Being married to a Thai would give you an extension of 60 days.

If you meet the requirements, incoem of 40,000 a month or 400,000 in a Thai bank account you can apply for an extension of stay based on your marriage to a Thai national. Thsi would be the best option for you and would also allow you to apply for a new employer.

Do this extension as early as possible and don't wait till the last day. Get a letter from your employer stating when your job will be terminated and apply for the extension. Call imigration first to see which additional documents they will require.

Thanks a very helpful reply! I will go to immigration soon and try to do as you suggested.

Moo9