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Can I extend my Non-O visa while my husband changes his work permit and visa?

Aug 6, 2025
2 days ago
Amanda ******
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hello everyone, i am currently on a 1 year non-o visa, expires on end of october. My husband is considering to change company for his work permit and visa. the entire process will take about 4 or 5 months. In this case, can I extend our visas to cover this duration? or we have no choice but to renew when our current visa expires? thank you for your advices!
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The user is currently on a 1-year Non-O visa that expires at the end of October. They inquire if they can extend their visas while their husband is changing his work permit and visa, a process expected to last 4 or 5 months. Commenters suggest that the user should extend their visa as usual and update it once the husband's work permit changes. There is also clarification regarding visa types, stating that the user is likely on an extension of stay rather than a 1-year Non-O visa and discussing the implications of changing employers.
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John **********
Can you clarify what you mean by "the entire process"? Where in the process will your husband stop working for his current employer and where will he start working for his new employer?
Brandon ************
There's no such thing as a 1-year non-O visa. You might have had a visa at one point, but you're on an extension of stay now.

Is your current extension of stay based on being a dependant of your husband who has a work extension?

There's absolutely no reason changing companies would take 4 or 5 months.

If your husband plans to stop working then both his and your extension will be invalid the moment he ceases employment and he will have to cancel the extension as of that date.

If he's just transitioning from one job to another, then his work extension can remain valid as long as he changes his work permit from one job to the other seamlessly.
Amanda ******
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@Brandon ***********
the new company is just forming up, means it will take time to subscribe at social security, hire 4 thai to work and pay for their social security, etc, hence, it will take about 4 to 5 months before it can bring a foreigner in.
Graham ******
You extend as usual then, when the changes occur, get your visa status updated with the new work permit
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