Answereda year ago

What are the costs and requirements for obtaining a work visa in Pattaya if I'm married to a Thai national?

Work Visa Non-O Visa Visa Costs Pattaya Immigration Married to Thai National

Lianne *******

asked Aug 10, 2025

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Looking for advice on the cost of a work visa in pattaya and the best agent to use. I am married to a thai national.

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The user is seeking information on the cost of obtaining a work visa in Pattaya and recommendations for reliable agents, specifically for someone married to a Thai national. There are discussions about the Non-O visa based on marriage, with points raised about eligibility and associated work permit restrictions. It's noted that while the user can manage a bar/restaurant, they will not be able to perform certain jobs like serving drinks directly.

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Lianne *******

Thank you very much for the info plenty to think about to decide which way to proceed.

a year ago

John **********

Some immigration offices require you have been married for two months before you can apply for a Non-O visa based on marriage but this is the best visa for you. As a female married to a Thai male there are no financial considerations to meet and you can hold a work permit on it. Waiting tables, serving drinks etc will have to be done by Thais but you could be a manager.

a year ago

Lianne *******

Thanks for reply it is a bar/restaurant we are opening and i was hoping to take orders and take out meals and clean tables so am I right in thinking that wouldn't be allowed

a year ago

John **********

@Lianne ******

correct. That would be a reserved occupation so you wouldn't be able to do it. You need Thai staff for that

a year ago

Max *************

Are you on a Non-O based on marriage?

a year ago

Lianne *******

@Max ************

currently on 60 day visa i got married last week and we are opening a restaurant employing 3 Thai people and want to work there myself so looming for best way to obtain the correct visa and ruff cost any advice is much appreciated.

a year ago

Max *************

@Lianne ******

The easiest way imo is to apply for a 90 days Non-O based on marriage in Thailand,then apply for a 1 year extension. But you need 400k baht in a Thai bank account or 40k/month in monthly deposits. You can then work,you just need a work permit.But, you as a foreigner is not officially allowed to work in a Thai restaurant, if that's what you're going for. As a manager/owner maybe,but you can still not do anything in the restaurant, just basically give orders.

a year ago