What will you do with your WP when you change jobs?

[Katmanzu]

Hi,

The contract with my company expires early next year and am planning to

look for a new job then.

I know I must cancel the extension of my Non-B and then go to one of the

Thai Embassies or Consulates to apply for a new Non-B under the new

employer. What should I do with my WP then? Will I have to cancel it as

well and have a new WP or can I still use the same WP for the new job?

Thank you in advance.

[nowretired]

The WP is job/employer specific. Either you or your employer should cancel the current WP.

A new employer must apply for a new WP

[ubonjoe]

As said your WP permit will need to be canceled.

With some planning and with cooperation of you current employer it is possible to change jobs without leaving the country for a new non-b.

[Katmanzu]

Hi,

Thanks for your info.

Hi ubonjoe,

I might make this happen.

Let's say my contract expires on Jan. 31 2016. What should I do for a new Non-B

without even leaving the country?

Thank you.

[ubonjoe]

Have your new employer apply for your work permit and get a work permit application approval letter and have the documents prepared required for an extension of stay (not a visa) prior to your last day of work. Then apply for a new extension when your current one is canceled.

[Katmanzu]

Hi ubonjoe,

Thank you for the info.

Sounds even easier than to get both my Non-B & WP cancelled,

leave the country for a new Non-B and come back to Thailand

for a new WP and visa extension.

What I have to do is have the new employer apply for a new WP

first and get all the documents ready including a WP application

approval letter and a termination letter from my employer to apply

for a new extension at the immigration office, right?

[ubonjoe]

That is about it. It can be easily done with a little planning.

[Katmanzu]

Hi ubonjoe,

This is very good to know! Thank you.