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Does getting a work permit change my existing Non O visa status in Thailand?

Non-O Visa Work Permit Visa Status Change Dependent Visa Extension of Stay

Sep 29, 2020

6 years ago

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Quick question, I currently hold a 1 year Non O visa due to a dependent. I've found a job in Thailand and they will get a work permit for me.

Does this change my non o visa?

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The user holds a Non-O visa due to a dependent and is concerned about how obtaining a work permit might affect this visa. Responses indicate that holding a work permit is permissible under a Non-O visa and clarify the distinction between the types of Non-O extensions.

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Tod *********

You are legally allowed to hold a work permit and work on a non-O visa/extension for raising a half thai child.

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Harry ********

Do you need a B.A to get a W.P on that visa?

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Benjamin ******

To get a work permit in Thailand, *NO* degree is needed. However, certain jobs may require licenses, and the licensing agency may require a person to hold a degree before the license can be granted for a work permit. Lots of jobs require licenses, and this group doesn't talk about work permits, or licenses.

Talk to your employer about what type of degree/ foreign licenses they need before you apply for the job.

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James ********

if you are going to be a teacher in a government public, private or international school...

Yes. Ask your school and Education Ministry.

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thanks for the advice! Appreciated

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Tod *********

hang about how about we qualify WHAT you got the Non-O extension for. Is it for supporting a thai or foreign child here? (Which is actually called a guardian visa/extension) OR is it for being married to a foreigner who legally works here (which is actually called a dependent visa/extension)?

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Simon ********

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sorry tod, I have a thai child here that I support

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Benjamin ******

The visa is the document that allows you to enter Thailand; the extension of stay allows you to stay in Thailand. Do you have a full page sticker in your passport that says "non-O" or a half-page stamp that says extension of stay?

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full page

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Benjamin ******

Is this a multiple entry visa, where you're stamped in for 90 days at each entry?

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I'd have to look?

I had the 3 month and just swapped to this 1 year and was hoping the visa wasnt going to be changed to non b or something

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Tod *********

and you swapped it to a year where and how and for what reason?

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Simon ********

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the 3 month was due to expire and wanted to get the 1 year. I did this at immigration in Hua Hin

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Benjamin ******

So you now have a one year extension of stay based on raising a half-Thai child? If that's true, then there will be no effect on your existing extension of stay.

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Simon ********

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