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Can I switch from a Non-B visa to a Non-O marriage visa without leaving Thailand?

Non-B Visa Non-O Visa Visa Switching Marriage Visa Immigration Process Work Permit Cancellation Visa Extensions

Aug 6, 2025

2 days ago

Harvie *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello I am currently holding a Non-B visa with WP, but I am looking to switch to a marriage visa non-O.

My question is, can I make the change without having to leave the  country.

I am okay if the WP expires or cannot be renewed. Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is looking to switch from a Non-B visa with a work permit to a Non-O marriage visa without leaving Thailand. Responses indicate that it's possible to change visas while remaining in the country, but they need to cancel their current extension of stay linked to their work permit and apply for a new extension based on marriage. Important steps include obtaining a letter from the employer for the cancellation and checking with the local immigration office about required documentation for the new application.

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Pertti *************

You terminate your non b and apply new extenson of staying in kingdom different reason. In country no new visa needed. Just go immigration and ask what documents needed.

2 days ago

Robert *******

I am okay if the WP expires or cannot be renewed.

Which means you stop working, so there is only 1 option.

Get the letter from your employer, visit your local Immigration Office, cancel your Extension of Stay, ending on the same date as last day of employment and apply for a new 1 year Extension of Stay based on visiting Thai family.

And visit the Ministry of Labor to cancel your work permit.

IF

you are in Thailand during the first 90 days you got on entry or at conversion of your stay at local Immigration Office, than you visit your local immigration office and ask IF you can apply for the 1 year Extension of Stay based on visiting Thai family, if not than you need to go abroad to apply for a new visa.

2 days ago

Lloyd ********

@Robert ******

First extension has to be for the same reason as the visa?

2 days ago

Robert *******

@Lloyd *******

at any visa or even visa exempt people may first apply for the 60 day Extension of Stay based on visiting family and than for the 1 year.

BUT it all depends on the Immigration Officer, if he is lenient you can apply, if not than you have to go abroad for a new visa.

2 days ago

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Robert *******

Lloyd ********

First thing, are you on an actual visa, or an extension of stay? Where did you get this "visa" and how long is it valid for?

2 days ago

Harvie *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Lloyd *******

I am on a non-b visa which i renew each year with my work permit. I want to swap to marraige visa and stop working now.

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