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Has anyone successfully changed from a non-B visa to a non-O visa in Thailand?
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Apr 20, 2021
5 years ago
Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, has anyone successfully changed from a non-B (work) visa to a non-O (dependent/family) visa at this time?
Advice much appreciated and sorry if this question has been asked recently. There's a lot here. Thank you.
Advice much appreciated and sorry if this question has been asked recently. There's a lot here. Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the process of changing from a Non-B visa (work visa) to a Non-O visa (dependent/family visa) in Thailand. It involves steps for gathering required documentation, including marriage certificates and proper applications at the local immigration office. Participants share their experiences and clarify any misunderstandings about terms like 'visa' versus 'extension of stay.' The process seems to be feasible but varies by immigration offices.
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Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTERworking, Non-B, I believe it's called.
Ellie *******
In that case, you need to check first
- if the employer of main person would support for spouse apply for non-O based visa/extension
- if your local immigration allows that change
If main person is not on extension yet, you also need to check if that employer meet all requirements for a spouse to apply new extension matching to main person
- if the employer of main person would support for spouse apply for non-O based visa/extension
- if your local immigration allows that change
If main person is not on extension yet, you also need to check if that employer meet all requirements for a spouse to apply new extension matching to main person
Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@El***
, thanks, that makes sense and is in line with other sources I've read. Cheers.Ellie *******
@Lani ********
you need a bunch of documents from the employer for you to apply Non-O dependent to a Non-B holder.. inside or outside Thailand anyway.Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@El***
, appreciate it. Thank you.Reply to
Lani *********
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Ellie *******
What type of Non-immigrant visa does the 'main'-person-to-be hold now?
Graham ******
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Benjamin ******
Do you have an extension of stay based on employment, and you're trying to get an extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national/ raising half Thai children?
Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benj****
, he does have an extension based on employment and wants to change to a dependent visa. We are both Americans, so, no, this would be based on a marriage of two foreigners.Benjamin ******
@Lani ********
so is the person the foreigner is married to is also a foreigner?Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTERCorrect, both have it and one wants to change to a dependent visa.
Benjamin ******
@Lani ********
AND just to make sure, they are both legally married with a marriage certificate? Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benj****
, correct.Benjamin ******
@Lani ********
Great! What you want is for Person A to get a "One Year Extension of Stay Based on Being a Family member of a Foreigner who has Permission to stay in Thailand." [Note: I'm assuming the marriage is not a gay marriage; gay marriages are not legal in Thailand]What someone needs to do is to go to the local immigration office and get the handout outlining the requirements. I do not believe there's any financial requirements.
Here's the process:
1. For both Person A [the person getting the new extension] and Person B [the one with the existing Non-B] to be there.
2. For Person A to cancel the current One Year Extension Of Stay Based on Employment, and then to apply for the One Year Extension of Stay Based on Being a Family member of a Foreigner who has Permission to Stay in Thailand.
3. Different immigration offices have different requirements, but expect the following requirements:
1. Person A's passport and a copy of:
- The data ["picture"] page
- The most recent visa
- The most recent entry stamp
- The departure card
2. Person B's passport [I don't think there's any copies needed]
3. A marriage certificate, and a copy of the marriage certificate showing that Person A and Person B are married.
4. POTENTIALLY a hand-drawn map to the house
5. 2x passport photos
6. The TM30 filed at the location where the people are staying.
7. 1,900 THB fee for the extension of stay.
OF COURSE, different immigration offices have different requirements, and may require more then the above. I do *NOT* believe there's any financial requirements.
Person A's Extension of Stay will be valid through the length of Person B's current extension of stay.
Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benj****
, I really appreciate what you all do here. Thank you. A particular visa office is saying they cannot do it, so I was curious if anyone has had experience otherwise during these times. However, your response leads me to believe that it can/has been done.Benjamin ******
@Lani ********
which immigration office, and what was it that you were asking them to do. If you were trying to get a spouse visa, the answer would be no, since that can only be gotten overseas. Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benj****
, ahhh, so perhaps we were asking the wrong question or were misunderstood as we have been learning of all this through a third party. I can PM you the more specific details if you're really interested. But I'll try clarifying the visa type. Thanks! Benjamin ******
@Lani ********
My advice is *NOT* to say or mention the word "visa". Instead of a visa, say "extension of stay". The word "visa" is just going to confuse them, because there *IS* a dependent spouse visa sold overseas (that you don't want). Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benj****
, got it. You all are the best. Thanks.Lani *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benj****
, yes.Benjamin ******
@Lani ********
And does the other person have a non-immigrant visa?Reply to
Benjamin ******
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