Non B-extension Info,please!

[stevenhb]

Greetings all,

I have a single entry non-B visa that expires on 16 Sept. The company I worked for wasn't able to get me a work permit as they messed me around so I quit that job.

I now have another company thats offering me a job but they won't be able to get me the work permit in time as they need to extend the company's capital from 4 to 6 million baht(They have 2 work permits already).

What are my options? Can I apply for the work permit and use the receipt or application copy as proof to extend my Non-B?

I know i need the work permit but its not going to be ready in time.What can I do?

Thanks.

[ubonjoe]

The longest extension you can get would be 7 days without a work permit;

Your only other choice is to get another single entry visa.

[stevenhb]

So,I need to leave the country and apply for another Non-B visa,right. I thought that they only issue one Non-B and thats it.

Won't they question me as to why I don't have a work permit? Also,do you know of people who have re-applied for a second Non-B with a second compay letter and had no problems?

[ubonjoe]

People do it all the time. You will not have a problem. It would be good if you had the WP3 for the work permit application.

[stevenhb]

Thanks for the info! Where do I get the WP3 application?

[lopburi3]

That is the receipt for work permit application and it does not appear you are at that stage yet. So, unless you are a teacher do not believe you will obtain a B visa until you have it. You can obtain a tourist visa free of charge to give you some breathing room - and when you get the W3 make another run for a B visa.

[thaiphoon]

WP3 is the receipt form following submission of WP application. But I suspect your application may have to wait until company capital restructuring is complete, as labour dept will need to see these new documents as part of WP submission papers.