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Do I need a Non-B visa to work at my wife's business in Thailand?
Non-O visaWork permitMarriage in ThailandVisa regulationsExpats in ThailandChumphonBusiness setup in Thailand
Jun 6, 2024
2 years ago
Darrin *********
ORIGINAL POSTERMy wife has a buisness in Thailand , we are married in Us , plan on marrying in Thailand . I want to come over and work at the business’s and we are opening a small restaurant. So confusing .
If I understand I need a non B visa and then a work permit 2nd? Is there anyone or company on the Chumphon Ranong area that can help me do this without worrying if it’s correct ? We are moving there as well . Any help or direction would be appreciated with Chonlada Hovater🙏thank you
If I understand I need a non B visa and then a work permit 2nd? Is there anyone or company on the Chumphon Ranong area that can help me do this without worrying if it’s correct ? We are moving there as well . Any help or direction would be appreciated with Chonlada Hovater🙏thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking guidance on moving to Thailand to work at their wife's business and set up a restaurant. They need clarity on visa requirements, particularly the Non-B visa versus the Non-O marriage visa, which allows for obtaining a work permit. The conversation clarifies that being married in the US is valid for obtaining a marriage-related Non-O visa in Thailand, which can lead to a work permit, and emphasizes the importance of verifying marriage documentation.
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Janet ***************
Spousal visa or non o visa
Nirav ******
Just get a Non O .. if you are married anywhere in the world and have your certificate.. get it verified at your country embassy in Thailand, you may also need a translated thai version of it.
Garry ********
If your married in the US your still married in Thailand you don't have to marry your wife twice.
Laetitia ******
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Darrin *********
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didn’t get anythingLaetitia ******
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Keith ******
Where in Chumphon is the restaurant?
Uday *******
Get married in thailand and get your NON -O visa done further your can continue with your business ( condition apply ) 👍
Graham ******
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The OP is already marriedUday *******
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apply for Non O visa.Graham ******
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Carl *********
Get non o easier to get and you can still get a work permit. Not hard you no need an agent, you can apply for non o from your country get 90 days which then you can extend. Work permits easy just get your missus go the labour office there helpful.
John **********
If you are married the non-o spouse visa allows you to work but you still need a work permit. But many occupations are reserved for Thai workers particularly around the food industry. You may be able to get one as a manager but you can't serve, clean, cook unless you're a mega chef and so on
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Geoffrey **********
Do you mean that you'll have a Buddhist wedding? More common than legal marriage (in Thailand).
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yes already did the ceremony in Thailand , for her familyEric **********
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Way easier divorce too…555Reply to
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Graham ******
You cannot get married twice. You can get a work permit on a Non-O marriage Visa.
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