FAQ 14Operator answerPosted Sep 25, 2026
I quit the company. How long do I have to keep going?
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E-9 has two deadlines.
You must apply for a change of workplace within one month from the end of your employment contract, and obtain permission to change your workplace within three months from the date of application.
If you miss the deadline, you may need to leave the country.
However, if the application or permit could not be obtained due to work-related accidents, illness, pregnancy, or childbirth, the period is counted from the date the reason ceases.
Enter the date in the app's deadline calculator, and if the deadline has passed or you can't proceed, ask the employment center or 1350 immediately.
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Reference only. Rules change often. Confirm with 1350 (Ministry of Employment and Labor helpline) before you apply.