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Can you apply for a work permit while on a Non-O marriage visa in Thailand?

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Hi, Has anyone got any experience of applying for a work permit whilst on a Non O marriage visa? I've read that whilst work permits are generally for foreigners on a Non B visa however if you live with your wife in Thailand it is also possible. Can anyone share their experience of gaining the permit?
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You can apply for a work permit while on a Non-O marriage visa in Thailand. It is noted that the work permit application must be made by the employer, not the individual. A Non-O visa is not work restricted, but some companies may prefer employees on a work visa for greater control.
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Yes you can get a work permit on a non-o dependant visa / spouse visa
Brandon ************
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You simply need to be on a visa/extension that is not work restricted to be eligible for a work permit. A work visa is obviously not work restricted, but a marriage visa is not work restricted either.

You aren't the one who applies for the work permit, it's the company that applies for it. You are eligible for them to apply because your permission to stay allows it.

Many companies do not like their employees to be on a marriage extension because then the company cannot control them and threaten to get them kicked out of Thailand. Some companies won't even allow employees unless they cancel their marriage extension and switch to a work extension.

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