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Can I apply for a work permit in Thailand after marrying a Thai citizen and obtaining a Non-O visa?

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Andrew *******

asked Aug 2, 2017

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Question I just can't find the answer to: if I marry my Thai gf and get a non o and the 1 year extension.... am I then eligible to apply for a work permit/job? I can't see if this is all that required after I have the non o?

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Yes, if you marry your Thai girlfriend and obtain a Non-O visa with a one-year extension, you are eligible to apply for a work permit. Regardless of being married, you must still secure a work permit to legally work in Thailand. It is essential to have the necessary documents from your employer, along with relevant papers from your wife and your own identification.

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Amadou *****

If u get a job within three months u can . I did the same . All u need is the paper works from ur work place and ur wife docs + ur own docs it works .

9 years ago

Amadou *****

Ah ok i didn't know that . I just know what i experienced . Thanks sir

9 years ago

Tod *********

You don't need to get a job within 3 months (while still on the Non-O) :/

you can get a job on the yearly extension and still get a work permit.

9 years ago

Søren ********

If you want to work in Thailand, then you have to get a workpermit, no matter if you are married or what. That doesn't matter.

9 years ago

Jordan ********

Do all the same rules apply for the work permit on a non O as apposed to a non B, like degree, financials etc?

9 years ago

Tod *********

It goes without saying that you FIRST need to get a job so the employer can give you the documents to go apply for a work permit. Just having a non-o and a yearly extension based on marriage doesn't get you a work permit :/

9 years ago

Joe ***********

A Work Permit is not a Visa - it is a separate document issued by the Labor Ministry. There is an intertwine between - traditionally a B Visa and a B Visa Extension and a WP, but as has been said certain Extensions of Stay on O Visas can get a Work Permit.

9 years ago

Søren ********

@Andrew ******

You will need minimum a NON-O visa, and the workplace normally supply you with the Work Permit. And you will have to have a job, before you can get the Work Permit. But just contact the place you have a job, and then they supply you with the WP. Thats normal.

9 years ago

Tod *********

@Sø***

, is just stating that doing ANY work here requires a work permit ;)

9 years ago

Tod *********

@Andrew ******

, you're fine doing what you've outlined

If you have a non-o and then get an extension based on marriage to a thai you can IF you get a job apply for a work permit.

9 years ago