How can I change my Non-O visa to a Non-B visa in Thailand?

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Feb 20, 2022

3 years ago

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Hi everyone,

Quick question.

Is there anyone that can help me change my Non-O VISA to a Non-B?

The Thai Immigration isn't giving me solid answers and my embassy is waiting for new rules.

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking assistance to change their Non-O visa to a Non-B visa due to unclear responses from Thai Immigration and their embassy awaiting new regulations. Comments from the community suggest various approaches, including potentially flying in and out of Thailand to apply for the new visa, checking with one's employer regarding visa support, and understanding that both visas are classified as Non-Immigrant. Additionally, it is emphasized that to obtain a Non-B visa, securing a job that meets specific criteria, including a work permit, is crucial.

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Kool *******

Your embassy actually has nothing at all to do with Thai visa and extension requirements and how they are processed. The big thing is you first have to have a job that can meet the qualifications to get your work permit, as you can not work without one, meaning you can't get a type B visa extension. If it is not a BOI registered company, then for each work permit for a foreigners they must have at least bt2million in registered capital with their business, and four paid Thai employees, and this applies to Thai companies also, except for teaching in a registered school, that is the only exception. You do not get a type B visa/extension without first having a job.

3 years ago

Brian ********

If you fly out of Thailand be prepared to do Thailand Pass (TP) all over again

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

Non-O for what reason?

3 years ago

Anthony *********

Pretty sure you'll need to fly out and then come back, I was on a Non B and I had to fly out over new year so that I could apply for the Non O

3 years ago

Steve *******

You might not need to change it. You can change the reason for your extention of stay as they're both Non Imm visas.