Breaking contract / visa

**dojodan** · 9th April 2007 14:05

I lived and worked in Japan as an ESL teacher in 2005 & 2006. I am considering moving to Thailand in October to do the same. However, unlike when I lived in Japan, I do not need to work full-time in Thailand. My question is, if I find an employer to sponsor my work visa, if i quit working for that employer, is the visa still valid? In Japan, I know that the answer is yes, but I'm not sure about Thailand.

Thanks in advance!

**kenkannif** · 9th April 2007 14:14

There's no such thing as a work Visa per se....so if you're referring to a Non-imm B then in theory yes they can cancel it (most won't or don't though)....if you're referring to a work permit and an extended Visa then yes that too can be cancelled and the extension to the Visa will be void except for 7 or so days (Imm discretion) to get your act together and get a new Visa.

**dojodan** · 10th April 2007 12:25

What I really would like to do is only teach privates - I have additional income & savings that I can bring with me to Thailand, so I don't really need to work for a language school. BUT, I don't think I can stay in the country for a year without having a visa that is sponsored by an employer. Is there any other way (other than the obvious - marrying a thai girl)? If you are studying at a TOEFL program, will the school you are studying with provide a certain type of visa that allows you to extend your stay?? I know with the tourist visa I can stay only 90 days. I'd really like to be able to stay atleast 1 year.

I know visa runs used to be popular, but the immigration rules have changed as of last fall, correct?

**kenkannif** · 10th April 2007 12:39

E-mail me here mate and I'll help you with a long Visa:

kenkannif@gmail.com

I'll be online for the next hour or two.....then off until 18th April! Let me know when you've done so!

Visa runs are still doable but not as easy as they were.

**dojodan** · 10th April 2007 13:05

I sent you an email, bro. Thanks!

AJ · 12th May 2007 11:59

Originally Posted by kenkannif

There's no such thing as a work Visa per se....so if you're referring to a Non-imm B then in theory yes they can cancel it (most won't or don't though)....if you're referring to a work permit and an extended Visa then yes that too can be cancelled and the extension to the Visa will be void except for 7 or so days (Imm discretion) to get your act together and get a new Visa.

What happens if, after cancellation of work permit and visa extension by the employer, the employee leaves the country on day 8 or 9? Would the border checkpoints realise the overstay? And how about a new work permit, any difficulty to get a WP for a new job if one left 1 or 2 days late the last time?

**MisterStretch** · 14th May 2007 08:13

Sometimes the border check will catch the overstay...remember, it's 500 baht a day, if they do. Be prepared to pay with a smile and a wai.

Your tardy departure will have no effect on getting a WP in the future...different government agencies.

**kenkannif** · 14th May 2007 09:21

Originally Posted by AJ

What happens if, after cancellation of work permit and visa extension by the employer, the employee leaves the country on day 8 or 9? Would the border checkpoints realise the overstay?

Sometimes they catch you, sometimes they don't....seem to be getting better though....so I'd go within the 7 days!

And how about a new work permit, any difficulty to get a WP for a new job if one left 1 or 2 days late the last time?

Shouldn't really have probs although will most likely need to get a new Visa!!!