Phantom200 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I'm from the USA and am 38 yo. I have a NON-O visa with a work permit extension through my employer. My employment has been terminated before the expiration of the visa extension. The WP will be canceled soon by the employer. Although I'm married to a Thai, my visa extension is stamped and the employer's name is written on the extension page so I guess it's not a "Thai Wife" extension. I understand that I need to leave the country in 7 days right? I am planning a visit back to the USA in three months and was wondering if I could just be stamped out at Suvarnabhumi with no consequences. Has anyone had any experience with having a canceled work permit and sliding through immigration at the airport? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Better not to risk this! You actually have to leave on the very same day your employment ends. You employer has to write a form stating on which day your employment is getting terminated which you have to bring to immigration. Everybody can get a 7 day extension when heir employment ends (1,900 Baht), however as you are married to a Thai national, you can get a 60 day extension! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Better not to risk this!You actually have to leave on the very same day your employment ends. You employer has to write a form stating on which day your employment is getting terminated which you have to bring to immigration. Everybody can get a 7 day extension when heir employment ends (1,900 Baht), however as you are married to a Thai national, you can get a 60 day extension! Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 However that 60 day extension will require your wife be present and marriage certificate be provided as well as her documentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom200 Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Thanks. What do I need to get a "Thai Wife" stamped extension to my current Non-O visa? I might try for this. BTW I don't have 400K in the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedObserver Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Thanks.What do I need to get a "Thai Wife" stamped extension to my current Non-O visa? I might try for this. BTW I don't have 400K in the bank. You would need to apply for an one (1) year extension of stay based upon marriage from immigration. You would need either 40k per month income or 400k in a Thai bank, in your own name. If immigration is in a good mood, they could cancel the work extension of stay and issue a marriage extension of stay (under consideration) on the spot, if you can meet all the requirements. Edited October 4, 2009 by InterestedObserver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom200 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 This sounds good. To clarify, if immigration is "in a good mood", they may cancel my current one-year work extension and give me a year extension based on marriage to a Thai. Would I need to show them proof of paying taxes for two months on a job making at least 40K per month and show them a contract? Or is there a way to get the marriage extension if I walk in there without those documents and relying solely on their kindness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 This sounds good. To clarify, if immigration is "in a good mood", they may cancel my current one-year work extension and give me a year extension based on marriage to a Thai. Would I need to show them proof of paying taxes for two months on a job making at least 40K per month and show them a contract? Or is there a way to get the marriage extension if I walk in there without those documents and relying solely on their kindness? Alas, they are rarely "kind" where it contravenes the immigration regulations. To extend your visa based on marriage to a Thai, they will want to see 400,000 baht in a bank account in Thailand, or 40,000 baht per month income (or a combination of income and savings to that quantum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 . To extend your visa based on marriage to a Thai, they will want to see 400,000 baht in a bank account in Thailand, or 40,000 baht per month income (or a combination of incomeand savings to that quantum) Sorry Doc. Money OR Income. Not a combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Indeed it is now income OR money in the bank. In Pattaya they do not require your wife to be present when getting the 60 day extension, but obviously all marriage documents, along with a signed copy of her ID card and house book... Anyway, this was 6 weeks ago, so might have changes, might as well get her to get along to be on the safe side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Everybody can get a 7 day extension when heir employment ends (1,900 Baht), however as you are married to a Thai national, you can get a 60 day extension! This is entirely correct. It's what happened to me when I left my job. Gives you some breathing space to sort things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Indeed it is now income OR money in the bank.In Pattaya they do not require your wife to be present when getting the 60 day extension, but obviously all marriage documents, along with a signed copy of her ID card and house book... Anyway, this was 6 weeks ago, so might have changes, might as well get her to get along to be on the safe side! The requirement is both de jure (in law) and de facto (in practice) in the immigration rules and suspect some officials would have a hard time accepting paperwork as proving the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedObserver Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Would I need to show them proof of paying taxes for two months on a job making at least 40K per month and show them a contract? Since you are no longer employed how are you going to show immigration proof of 40k per month income? This is current income needed to support yourself and family, not past income already spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Would I need to show them proof of paying taxes for two months on a job making at least 40K per month and show them a contract? Since you are no longer employed how are you going to show immigration proof of 40k per month income? This is current income needed to support yourself and family, not past income already spent. If applying for extension of stay based on marriage, income from abroad you will need to be certified in an income letter from embassy. If from within Thailand you will have to show contract and tax receipts. If applying for a 60 day extension of stay based on being married (thai wife), you need to take wife with you to immigration together with marriage certificate, house book (tabian baan) and wife's ID card. Also need copies of passport pages and TM6 card + passport photo. Fee 1900 baht. No financial requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom200 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 My wife and I have a daughter too. She is 11 months old. Would a dependent entitle me to any special considerations beyond a 60 day extension? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 The birth certificate might be accepted to prove relationship with wife during application for the 60 day stay but will not provide any added time that I am aware of (don't believe they will let you alternate without a visa entry between). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom200 Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Are there new rules to canceling a work permit now? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedObserver Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Are there new rules to canceling a work permit now?thanks Take letter from employer stating last day of employment and off you go to immigration. That's all you have to do. Have a plan ready as to what you are going to do when immigration cancels your extension of stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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