NinjaNick Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hey everyone, I'm a Canadian and I'm currently on a 3 month non-O visa which expires on the 26th of november. I finally got my work permit (for 1 year) today and I'm wondering if now I need to go to immigration in bangkok and change my 3 month visa over to something else? Or does my legal 1 year work permit take the place of my 3 month non-O. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptict11 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 You need , with paperwork supplied by your employer , to apply for an extension of stay. which will cost 1900 Bht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 You either need to extend for a valid reason, such as employment with company documents and meeting the financial requirements or another valid reason (such as Thai wife/child). If not you must leave at current permitted to stay date and obtain a new non immigrant visa entry allowing work and return on that. Work permit does not allow you to stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Just to clarify, I actually have a non-B visa, not O (my mistake). I'm guessing that doesn't change anything? My school just gave me the work permit today and didn't tell me anything about what to do next so it's quite stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 As stated you need all the documents that got you the job and maybe a few more to get your extension, depending on the type of work that you are doing. You should not leave this till the last day go now, because you may need additional documents. Talk to your employer now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Is this teaching school then? Requirements are much less so you should be able to obtain an extension of stay with schools help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Ok thanks so much. I'm teaching in Lampang so I guess that means I must go to Chiang Mai immigration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Just to clarify, I actually have a non-B visa, not O (my mistake). I'm guessing that doesn't change anything? My school just gave me the work permit today and didn't tell me anything about what to do next so it's quite stressful. Firist you need a "Waiver" for teachers license, that takes the longest, a map of the school, your schedule and as I posted previously and a letter stating why the need you as opposed to a Thai, asking Immigration to give you the extension...Plus all the relevant school documents. With a signed copy of the directors I.D. both sides. Copies of your degrees or certificates etc.... W.P. contract, Lease contract if renting, get your landlord to make one, they are a standard form, just put the dates in and rental amount.... Teaching must show schedule of 16 hours a week, no less. I have been doing this for 4 years, 6 schools and there is always something more required, just as you think you know you have it together.... Fellow Canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Thank you very much. Gonna be a busy day tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 AFAIK it is still Chiang Mai Office for extensions although they are opening an office in Lampang but only for 90 day address reporting now from last report. Lampang Immigration Office Last Updated by Maestro on Oct 24 Only for notification of staying longer than 90 daysGPS coordinates:Latitude: 18.290372140246333Longitude: 99.50236916542053Phones: 089-433-0099, 083-152-6417Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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