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Can I refuse to change my Non O visa to a Non B visa for work purposes in Thailand?

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Jul 21, 2021

5 years ago

Flo *****

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Hello guys

I'm a right to say to my future employer that I don't want to change my Non O visa based on marriage to a Non B visa?

Her lawyer tell that i can't have work permit with non O marry visa.. 🤔🤔

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The user is inquiring if they can tell their future employer that they do not wish to change their Non O visa (based on marriage) to a Non B visa for work purposes. Commenters clarify that it is indeed possible to obtain a work permit while on a Non O marriage extension, contrary to the lawyer's opinion.

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Michael ********

You can have work permit on Non O as mentioned

5 years ago

Daniel ******

I just had a work permit on a non O marriage extension - it can absolutely be done.

5 years ago

Ellie *******

You are right

Foreigners (both males and females) I know have Work permits and work legally in Thailand while they are on their extension based on marriage to Thai nationals.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

>o change my Non O visa based on marriage

Is this marriage to a Thai national?

5 years ago

Flo *****

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@Benjamin *****

Yes of course (sorry i forget to say it)

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Flo ****

A person can get a work permit on a one year extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national, or a Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national.

The only reason why a business would want a person on a Non-B is either because the human resources office doesn't know what they are doing, or as a way to have power over you.

5 years ago

Flo *****

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@Benjamin *****

ok so now I'm on the "consideration stamp" maybe that's why..

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Flo ****

The business wouldn't be able to convert the "under consideration for an extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national" to a "one year extension of stay based on employment". You'd have to close out the under consideration stamp first, and then apply for the one year extension of stay based on employment.

Or, just keep the one year extension of stay based on marriage, and not begin work until after you get the work permit.

5 years ago

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Can someone on a Non-O visa based on marriage to a foreigner obtain a work permit in Thailand?

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