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What are the options for extending a Non-B visa in Thailand due to job loss and medical reasons?

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Nov 15, 2020

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Hello, need some advice on my next steps. I have a non b visa (12 month) that expires December 25th. I no longer have a job due to COVID and closure of hotel so I was wondering if there is a way of extending it or what are my options? I read about extensions but does that apply to all visas? I am in a situation where I’ve just given birth 2 months ago and my child’s passport won’t arrive before the 25th so looking to remain in the country until it would arrive in the new year. Any advice would be super helpful. Thanks.

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The user is seeking advice on extending their Non-B visa, which expires on December 25th, due to job loss from COVID-19 and the need to stay in Thailand until their child's passport arrives. The conversation explores options such as applying for extensions related to COVID-19 and medical reasons (due to recent childbirth), as well as inquiring about possible extensions based on being a parent to a Thai child.

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Tod *********

I think what is confusing is

said she has a Non-B visa (12 month) AND no one knows IF that means she got a year long, multi-entry Non-B visa from a thai consulate in another country (where she would normally bounce in and out every 3 months to get a new 90 day stamp) OR if she has a yearly extension of stay based on employment from the immigration office in her area.

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Tod *********

okay, we pretty much ran thru the options for

and then some :O

1 - apply for an unable to travel due to covid extension (as you're from the UK they don't issue the letter) so just go to your immgiration office and apply

2 - apply for an unable to travel due to medical reasons (as you just had a baby, get a letter from a doct or hospital) and just go to the immigration office and apply.

That's pretty much your choices.

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yes and then some 😅 brilliant, thank you for your time and advice. 🙏🏼

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Amornrat **********

From the info on FB it looks that your partner is from Myanmar. It is not clear to me if you stay on work permit or multiple entry Non B. If extension on work permit and you lost your job before 31st October you are, legally, on overstay.

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yea Myanmar but baby was born in thailand and trying to sort out British passport for him to fly home. Won’t get back in time before my non b multiple entry visa expires in December. I am not in overstay.

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Stephen ************

Or have a half Thai child dependent on you?

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Tod *********

good questions, both those options would give her the ability to apply for a year extension of stay :)

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Stephen ************

hope so

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Stephen ************

Are you married to a Thai?

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Will hold British passport, but it will not be back in time for my visa expiry hence trying to remain in the country until it comes. Ok I will try and get in contact with her. Thank you for your help.

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Stephen ************

your welcome

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@Stephen ***********

no Myanmar, he is fully legal but of course child was born here but not half thai

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Doug **********

Talk to your embassy

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Tod *********

You could apply for an unable to travel due to covid extension OR get a note from a doctor/hospital and get a medical extension.

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thank you, I’ve heard about the unable to travel etc, this requires letter from embassy etc.? Where can I find this info, I’ve been looking but can’t find an official page, even immigration website is confusing

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