Unanswered8 years ago

Can you get a work permit on a Non-Immigrant O visa if married to an expat in Thailand?

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Natalie **********

asked May 30, 2018

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Hi there, is is possible to get a work permit on a Non-Immigrant O visa, based on marriage to an expat working here in Thailand? Or do you have to change to a Non-Immigrant B visa for this? Thank you!

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The conversation revolves around whether one can obtain a work permit while holding a Non-Immigrant O visa based on being married to another expat in Thailand. Several comments share differing experiences and opinions, with some asserting that a Non-O visa does not allow for a work permit, while others mention that it might be possible in certain cases. It is advised to consult directly with the Ministry of Labor for an official answer.

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Robert *******

As seen that people start commenting and mixing up the reason why a Non Immigrant O is given and the correct answer is given by Tod I close this thread to avoid further confusion.

8 years ago

Damian ******

Yes non o and work permit finein most provinces

8 years ago

Henri ******

Todd is correct

8 years ago

Graham *******

Todd is always correct.

8 years ago

Tod *********

If you are on a "trailing spouse" visa/extension meaning you are here because you're married to another foreigner who legally works here on the correct visa and work permit the answer is no.

You can't hold a work permit on that visa/extension and would need to get your own Non-B based on your employment.

8 years ago

Natalie **********

OK, thanks for clarifying!

8 years ago

Alex *********

I was on visa o married to Thai and had no problem with work permit to teach

8 years ago

Alex *********

Too complicated.

8 years ago

Tod *********

two foreigners married with one having the Non-B because they work here and the other on a Non-O trailing spouse is totally different :/

8 years ago

Robert *******

I searched the group but also no clear answer, please report back to Us, So we can help others in the future.

8 years ago

Natalie **********

Yes will do, thanks

8 years ago

Robert *******

I'm not sure, so I can't help you with a clear yes or no. If you walk in Ministry of Labor just ask to apply for WP, bring your passport, they will ask what visa or extension you have, show them and you have first hand answer.

8 years ago

Natalie **********

Haven't applied yet, just getting conflicting information from different sources about whether I'd need to change to a B visa first. Was wondering if anyone had any experience with this here

8 years ago

Robert *******

What did the Ministry of Labor told you when you applied for the work permit?

8 years ago