Should I switch from a Non-O spouse visa to a Non-B visa if I find a job in Thailand?

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Jun 25, 2023

a year ago

Stefan ******

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hi everyone.

i've Non-O spouse Visa, and if i find the job, should i change my visa to the Non-B visa?

and how's the process

thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you hold a Non-O spouse visa and find a job in Thailand, it is advisable to remain on your current visa and have the company apply for a work permit instead of switching to a Non-B visa. This method allows you to retain your visa status even if you lose your job, as a Non-B visa would be invalidated without employment.

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Bobby ****

I have a non-o spouse and I have a WP, it certainly is possible. Go this route because as Steven said above 👆, if you lose your job for some reason, your visa is cancelled.

a year ago

Steven ***************

Better to stay on non o spouse visa/ext. If you quit or lose your job, it won't cancel your visa. If you switch to nonB/ext and quit or lose job , it effectively cancels it. No job = no more b visa.

a year ago

Steve *******

@Steven **************

Nobody would switch because there's no need too!

a year ago

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Steve *******

You can apply for a work permit and legally work having a Non Imm O marriage visa or an extention of stay based on marriage. No need to change to Non Imm B.

a year ago

Brandon ************

You should stay on your non-O and the company will just apply for a work permit for you.

a year ago

Stefan ******

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@Brandon ***********

so it means i still able to use visa Non-O for working right?

what about for the next extension visa? it won't be trouble, isn't it?

i heard from some people, if the immigration not allowed for Non-O visa holder to work

a year ago

Stefan ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

it's for an example, i'm working in the company and i've work permit, and the salary is entering to my bank account. and for an extension of the visa spouse Non-O it doesn't has to show it 400K of the bank account, isn't it?

a year ago

John **********

@Ste ****

no as long as you get paid a minimum of 40k per month into your bank account your good

a year ago

Wylie *******

@John *********

or they can just stay on the 400k in the bank method. Having a work permit and working doesn't change the options available to meet the financial requirements. They're completely independent of work status.

a year ago

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Wylie *******

Nigel *********

@Ste ****

there's more than one type of non o. Non o ( marriage) employment is not prohibited. In fact. I don't even tell immigration I have a wp. As I've been using the 400,000 in the bank method.

a year ago

Steven ***************

@Ste ****

whoever told you that was wrong. Spouse extension you 100% can work on it.

a year ago

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Steven ***************

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