Can I change my Non-B visa to a Non-O visa while planning to work online in Thailand?

Non-B Visa Non-O Visa Visa Conversion Teaching in Thailand Online Work Work Permit Visa Types Retirement Visa Spouse Visa

Jul 3, 2024

5 months ago

Christopher ******

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Is it possible to change my non b to a non o in Thailand. We are both teachers but I would like to resign so that I can focus on working online. 

Thanks in advance 😉

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about converting their Non-B visa to a Non-O visa, indicating plans to resign from teaching to pursue online work. Comments suggest clarifying the specific type of Non-O visa desired (such as retirement or spouse visa) and highlight the necessity of obtaining a work permit for any employment in Thailand, including online positions.

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John **********

Are you on a visa or an extension of stay? You will need a work permit if your work is in Thailand, online or otherwise, so make sure what you want to change to supports that

5 months ago

Terary **********

@John *********

I have been working online/remotely for a few years now, mostly on tourist visas. There *may* be tax concerns in the future but mostly if you are not taking a job from a Thai person, there are little concerns about working online.

5 months ago

Christopher ******

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@John *********

I work for an American based company. So my funds come from abroad. I am currently only on a non b until the end of august.

5 months ago

John **********

@Christopher *****

but is it a visa or an extension of stay? An extension will be marked as such in your passport

5 months ago

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John **********

Chrisna **********

Non O? Retirement visas? Or which visas do you want to convert to? Or want to resign and hop on the spouse's visa?

5 months ago

Christopher ******

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@Chrisna *********

yes I would like the spouse visa if possible

5 months ago

Kool *******

@Christopher *****

the spouse extension is all about what type of teaching. If your spouse is teaching at the university level then you could get a spouse extension, but if it is just teaching English then there is no spouse extension available.

5 months ago

Christopher ******

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@Kool ******

I am looking for getting a new visa. I don't want to do an extension.

5 months ago

Kool *******

@Christopher *****

you are wanting to get a type O extension based on working spouse from your current type B visa extension. You should be able to do that inside Thailand, as long as your wife's teaching job allows dependents. Not all do.

5 months ago

Christopher ******

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@Kool ******

yes correct. Thank you. Do you know what the requires are?

5 months ago

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Christopher ******

Chrisna **********

@Christopher *****

would suggest asking her employer, as they give you all the paperwork etc. It is possible to convert. Good luck!

5 months ago