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

Non-O Visa Non-B Visa Work Permit Visa Transition Immigration Rules Expats in Thailand

Stefan ******

asked Jun 25, 2023

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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

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.

3 years 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.

3 years ago

Steve *******

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

Nobody would switch because there's no need too!

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

Stefan ******

@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

3 years ago

Stefan ******

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?

3 years 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.

3 years ago

John **********

@Ste ****

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

3 years ago

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.

3 years ago

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

@Ste ****

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

3 years ago