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Can I apply for a work permit while on a 'Thai husband' extension instead of changing my visa?
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?
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?
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.
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Sandra ********
OP@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....
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.Brandon ************
@Sandra *******
you're on a non-o extension not visa.Sandra ********
OP@Brandon ***********
thank you very much!Alf ***********
Alf ***********
@Sandra *******
, yes, you canSandra ********
OP@Alf **********
thank you. And with this extension I can apply for a new work permit. Is that right?Sandra ********
OP@Brandon ***********
thank youTod *********
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.
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.
Sandra ********
OP@Tod ********
thank you very much for your help!Activity
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