Can I be attached to my husband's 3-month Non-B visa as a dependent while working remotely in Thailand?

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Aug 28, 2024

2 months ago

Bliss ********

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Hi all. My husband and I are planning to move to Thailand soon, initially coming on tourist visas. We've heard that before being granted a one-year visa, immigration typically issues a 3-month visa while you wait for your actual residency permit. My question is, will I be able to be attached to the 3-month Non-B visa? I work remotely and don't plan to get a separate visa, so I would be on my his visa. I'm concerned that if I can't join the Non-B visa, I might have to leave and re-enter Thailand, which I'd like to avoid.Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice about attaching to their husband's Non-B visa while initially entering Thailand on a tourist visa. They express concern about potentially needing to leave the country to obtain the proper visa. Community members suggest that the user can tag onto her husband's visa if he has the proper employer permission, while also noting that she may first need to apply for a Non-O visa as a dependent once her husband secures his one-year visa. Some also mention options regarding tax implications for remote work.

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Henrik *****

Have you ever stayed more than a couple than a couple of weeks holiday in Thailand, then don’t burn your bridges, since everyday life can be much different than holiday life.

Than make a testrun of at least 3 month, on the same budget, as living long time, before making long time commitments.

About visas read the visapages on the Thai embassy in your country website.

2 months ago

John ********

What’s a residency permit?

2 months ago

Christopher ******

She is asking if it can be done in the first 3 months? I am now currently in the same situation. I was told by my agent you would need to leave and that it can only be done once he has his 1 year.

2 months ago

Christopher ******

@Bliss *******

2 months ago

Bliss ********

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@Christopher *****

oh noo I’m sorry to hear that 😥so there’s no other way for you to extend the visa?

2 months ago

Christopher ******

@Bliss *******

if your husband has 3 months now currently he can extend in Thailand at immigration for 1 year. Once he has extended this you can go and apply for your non o at a neighbouring country. I would recommend going to Laos as it is very easy and there is no long waiting time.

2 months ago

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Christopher ******

Graham *******

if u work remotely can u get a DTV? If you are working and your income is paid to you in Thailand its taxable. If it remains outside of Thailand, for now, it's not taxable but there is a proposal to tax residents on global income. DTA apply also.

2 months ago

John **********

You need to obtain a non-o visa as dependent on your husband with the cooperation of the company he works for

2 months ago

Andy ************

As your husband has a job here then with permission of his employer you can tag onto his visa

2 months ago

Bliss ********

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@Andy ***********

thanks!!! Is it possible to tag onto it even within the first 3 months?

2 months ago