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Can I change my O-A visa to a Non-O visa for being married to a Thai?

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I’m on an O-A visa. Did my 90 day report today in Chiang Mai and went to enquire about changing to a visa for someone married to a Thai.

I was told I need to get another year on O-A before applying for the change. Or at least that’s what I thought he told me.
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A user on an O-A visa inquired about changing to a visa for being married to a Thai. They learned that they must first obtain an extension on their O-A visa for at least one year before they can apply for the change.
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That is true. If you are on a Non-OA visa, you will need to get at least one extension of stay based on the reason of the visa before you're allowed to change the reason for the extension of stay.
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ok thanks.

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