Hello,

I currently have a non-b visa with a 3 month validity stamp - however I have still yet to receive my work permit. My question is - When the 3 months on my non-b is coming to an end, will I be able to get the extension in immigration if the work permit is still not ready? If not, what should I do?

Thanks,

Phoebe

You will not get an extension without the work permit.

You could apply for a 7 day extension if that gave you enough time.

Otherwise your only choice would be to go out for a new visa.

Oh no, that's rubbish!! I hope it is ready in time then! Thank you for your information.

You could ask your employer for a copy of the forms they submitted for your W.P.

You got your photos and medical certificate for them for your W.P. application?

You have to pick up a W.P. in person.

Do you have the A5 sized receipt from Labour showing your WP3/WP1 forms have been successfully filed and what is it's date?

What is the date of expiry for the Non 'B' permission to stay stamp in your passport?

What is the nature of your employment?

I don't have any WP documentation as I am a teacher and my (rather useless) agency is supposedly sorting it out. Although they have been sorting it out for 5 months already and seem to be clueless when it comes to visas/work permits, often phoning me for advice. >.<

I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if I can get copies in time, I still have a month left before the first three months expires so it's possible it could be done in time, though I'm guessing it won't be - perhaps the copies, photos and medical certificate will make do!!!

I don't have any WP documentation as I am a teacher and my (rather useless) agency is supposedly sorting it out. Although they have been sorting it out for 5 months already and seem to be clueless when it comes to visas/work permits, often phoning me for advice. >.<

I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if I can get copies in time, I still have a month left before the first three months expires so it's possible it could be done in time, though I'm guessing it won't be - perhaps the copies, photos and medical certificate will make do!!!

Here is the application form, which lists all the required paperwork - go see the agency in person and get it sorted.

Form_tt1.pdf

If you don't have a WP and you are currently working, this is illegal and if you are caught, it could lead to your being fined, then subject to imprisonment and deportatation.

Take the time to fix this problem a.s.a.p; it's you who would get deported, not your agency.

I don't have any WP documentation as I am a teacher and my (rather useless) agency is supposedly sorting it out. Although they have been sorting it out for 5 months already and seem to be clueless when it comes to visas/work permits, often phoning me for advice. >.<

I'll give them a call tomorrow and see if I can get copies in time, I still have a month left before the first three months expires so it's possible it could be done in time, though I'm guessing it won't be - perhaps the copies, photos and medical certificate will make do!!!

I dont wish to be a party pooper, but are you even sure the WP process is underway...5 months seems very excessive even for Thailand to get a WP issued, if they have genuinely done the application, this means you are "under consideration" therefore therefore immigration will extent your visa/permission to stay and if under consideration you can work legally per the interpretation by some of the DOL/Immigration offices...

My feeling is they havent progressed your documents any futher, hoping you will forget about it