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Do I need a Non-B visa to work at my wife's business in Thailand?

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Jun 6, 2024

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Darrin *********

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My 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

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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

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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.

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Garry ********

If your married in the US your still married in Thailand you don't have to marry your wife twice.

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Laetitia ******

Pm sent

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Darrin *********

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@Laetitia *****

didn’t get anything

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Laetitia ******

@Darrin ********

Did you check again? Send me a message

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Keith ******

Where in Chumphon is the restaurant?

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Uday *******

Get married in thailand and get your NON -O visa done further your can continue with your business ( condition apply ) 👍

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Graham ******

The OP is already married

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Uday *******

apply for Non O visa.

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Graham ******

as per my first reply

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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.

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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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best answer

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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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Darrin *********

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@Geoffrey *********

yes already did the ceremony in Thailand , for her family

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@Geoffrey *********

Way easier divorce too…555

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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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