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Can I apply for a work permit in Thailand with a Non-O visa and keep both Non-O and Non-B visas?

Thailand visa rules Non-O visa Non-B visa work permit expat life in Thailand visa extension based on marriage

Jul 14, 2021

4 years ago

Tenten *****

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Hello, I am sorry if this question is being asked before.

I am currently living in Thailand. I have an extension of stay based on marriage (Non-O). 

I just got a job offer (Business-related position) and my employer is applying for a working permit.

Since I didn’t enter Thailand with a non-B visa, is this possible to apply within Thailand? 

What is the process here? 

Do I still get to keep my non-O and a non-B?

Thank you very much!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is currently in Thailand on a Non-O visa due to marriage and is considering taking a job offer that requires a work permit. They want to know if it's possible to apply for a work permit while still holding their Non-O visa and whether they can also obtain a Non-B visa, given that they did not enter Thailand on a Non-B visa.

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Tod *********

As people said you don't NEED to change to a Non-B visa at all. If as your posts reflect you're married to a thai national and on a year extension based on that you can legally hold a work permit without any issues.

Now maybe your potential employer doesn't know that but you can.

4 years ago

Tenten *****

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Im not sure about my employer. They are processing my working permit now. I am just asking for my knowledge. Thank you very much for clarifying this 🙂

4 years ago

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Tenten *****

Darren ******

Just keep the non o

4 years ago

Tenten *****

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@Darren *****

Thank you very much :)

4 years ago

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Darren ******

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

Just to make sure, are you a foreigner married to a Thai?

4 years ago

Tenten *****

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@Benjamin *****

Yes, that is correct

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Mee *****

If that's the case, you can get a work permit on this extension of stay. My advice is to stay on your one year extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national, and work for your employer.

4 years ago

Tenten *****

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@Benjamin *****

Understood. Thank you very much! :)

4 years ago

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Tenten *****

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