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Can I apply for a non-immigrant O visa while in Thailand if my husband has a non-immigrant B visa?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Dependants Visa Visa Change in Thailand Thai Immigration Work Permit Tourist Visa

Alice *******

asked Feb 9, 2025

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Hi everyone 👋

My husband found a job in Thailand and so will obtain the visa non-immigrant B and work permit. I'm still in tourist visa (exemption). 

Can I ask for the non-immigrant O (accompagnant) from thailand or do I have to leave ? 

Has anyone experienced this administrative change and want to give me some advice please ? 

We're both French citizens.

Thanks so much for your help 🙏

Answer summary

The user is inquiring about applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa while currently on a tourist visa exemption, as her husband will receive a Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit in Thailand. Suggested advice includes the possibility of obtaining a dependant visa based on the husband's employment status. The comments mention that you may need to be on the year extension of the husband's visa and to provide necessary documentation from his employer, as well as the option to request a change of visa type at the immigration office.

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Greg ***********

it's possible to request a "change of visa type" on Immigration. In your case I guess, number 8 is relevant

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2 years ago

Alice *******

@Greg **********

thank you very much, I'll study this option then ☺️

2 years ago

Jo **********

the company where he is working for should arrange it

2 years ago

Alice *******

@Jo *********

it would be awesome ! 🤩

We'll ask the company.

Thanks for your answer

2 years ago

Stuart *********

You can get a dependant visa/extensions based on your husbands visa. Usually they’d need to be on the year extension rather than the initial Non B but that could be immigration office specific.

You’ll need agreement and documentation from his company to allow you to do so.

Check here for requirements to do so in Phuket. Other offices may differ slightly but it’ll give you some idea.

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2 years ago

Alice *******

@Stuart ********

thanks for all the informations 🙏

2 years ago