Hello. I've been getting yearly Non-B visa extensions for last 14 years. My company informs me that now they're not able to extend anymore so I have to go to Savannakhet every three months. WP is still provided, there's no problem with that but I do not want to do visa runs. I'm married to my Thai wife for five years and I'm thinking if it's better to get a marriage visa at this point. My HR manager also informed me that if I apply to this I'll have to go to Savannakhet with her to apply visa together. Is that true? Sorry if it's asked before, I searched but couldn't find the answer by myself, got a little confused.
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The user has been extending their Non-B visa for 14 years but has been informed by their company that they can no longer do so and must start doing visa runs to Savannakhet every three months. They are married to a Thai citizen and are considering switching to a marriage visa. Comments suggest that since the user is already on an extension, they may apply for a 1-year extension based on their marriage, possibly without needing to leave Thailand. They should confirm with their local immigration office if this is possible. It’s also noted that some previous applicants have managed to secure a Non-O visa at Savannakhet independently, indicating some flexibility in the process.
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