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What are the steps for applying for a Non-O visa for a spouse while applying for a Non-B work visa in Thailand?

Apr 11, 2025
3 days ago
Elzaan ***********
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Hi everyone, I hope there is someone who can perhaps give me some visa advice. I am applying for a work visa (non-immigrant B which will be extended upon arrival in Thailand). My husband is moving with me and it seems that he should apply for a non-immigrant O visa (spouse) which will also be extended upon our arrival.

Now specifically I want to know more about his application on the eVisa site. It seems we need to select the option for him visiting family residing in Thailand even though we will go together?

The financial statements are another headache as we are unsure what exactly they need. Of course he will not be working in Thailand so there wonโ€™t be any further prove of income during our stay.

The visa process for him has us a little confused and any advice will be appreciated, including what my employer can help with and should we take the original marriage certificate with us to Thailand.

Thanks in advance :)
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The user is applying for a Non-Immigrant B work visa while relocating to Thailand and seeks guidance on the related Non-Immigrant O visa application process for their husband. They are confused about whether to select the 'visiting family' option on the eVisa site and what supporting financial documents are necessary, as the husband won't be working in Thailand. Commentary suggests applying for both visas concurrently, ensuring to include proper documentation such as a marriage certificate and a company letter supporting the spouseโ€™s visa application.
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Tod *********
SOME consulates make the primary visa holder (which is YOU) get their visa (the Non-B) first and after that you apply for the "trailing spouse" Non-O using your visa and documentation as proof of why the trailing spouse qualifies for the Non-O visa.

You can try applying for both at the same time, upload the marriage certificate, the documentation from your company you used to apply for the Non-B, make sure you have a letter from the company saying it's okay for your spouse to get a Non-O visa off your Non-B <- a company is NOT obligated to provide this and some companies give no trailing spouse/family visa support documentation at all

They'll either approve it OR message you that you have to upload your approved visa, OR they'll reject his application <- those are about the only ways it could go

You are correct for your spouse Non-O you want to select the choice

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