Can I apply for a work permit while on a 'Thai husband' extension instead of changing my visa?

Non-B Visa Visa Extension Work Permit Thai Marriage Visa Immigration Regulations

Jun 1, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good Morning, 

I entered Thaïland on a non B visa a couple of years ago, and have been then on extension of stay based on  'employment'.

I changed the reason to 'thaï husband' at the renewal of my last extension as I ended working.

If I find a new job, can I just apply for a work permit, or should I change visa/extension again?

878

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user wants to know if they can apply for a work permit under an extension based on their marriage to a Thai national, rather than changing their visa again after having worked previously on a non-B visa. Community responses indicate that it is indeed possible to get a work permit while holding a marriage-based extension, and that maintaining this extension could provide additional security in case they lose a job.

Sandra ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

with my new 'thaï husband' extension, does it mean that I am now on a non O visa? Or still connected to my non B visa?

I am so confused about it....

3 years ago

Alf ***********

@Sandra *******

, a visa is for entering the country. The extension you have is your stay permit. So you're on no visa at all.

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@Sandra *******

you're on a non-o extension not visa.

3 years ago

Sandra ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

thank you very much!

3 years ago

Alf ***********

@Brandon ***********

, there's no such thing as a Non-O extension.

She's on a "Thai spouse" extension

3 years ago

Sandra ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Alf **********

thank you. And with this extension I can apply for a new work permit. Is that right?

3 years ago

Alf ***********

@Sandra *******

, yes, you can

3 years ago

Reply to

Alf ***********

Sandra ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

thank you

3 years ago

Reply to

Sandra ********

Tod *********

If you find a job it's no problem at all getting a work permit issued while on an extension based on marriage to a thai national.

In fact it's BETTER to stay on that extension because then in case you lose the job you don't lose your extension too.

3 years ago

Sandra ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thank you very much for your help!

3 years ago

Reply to

Sandra ********

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Join the Group