ask
Search
Ask
Answered2 years ago

What happens to a Non O Guardian visa holder if they lose their part-time job in Thailand?

Graham *********
asked Sep 12, 2024
659
views
1
reply
4
likes
We moved to Bangkok a month ago and partner is here on a Non O Guardian visa (daughter is on an Ed visa).

They now have an offer of part-time work at a school and the school have said they will arrange the work visa.

I'm wondering what happens if work ends. I think the work visa ends immediately. Can they then go back onto a Guardian visa and if so, what is the process please?
Answer summary
A person on a Non-O Guardian visa can switch back to this visa type after losing their job, but only if they were previously on an extension based on being a parent of a child on an ED visa. They cannot change visa types within the country and would have to leave and re-enter Thailand to obtain a Non-B visa for work purposes. If they lose their job while on a work-related extension, they may apply for a new extension based on being a parent of a foreign child.
1 replynewest first
2

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Tod *********
Tod *********
So your partner is on a 90 day Non-O visa based on being the parent of a foreign child enrolled in school on an ED visa and by meeting the proof of the 500K baht banked ?

IF they haven't gotten their yearly extension yet for the reason they currently have their Non-O visa there is no way to change to a Non-B inside the country. <- You can't change VISA types inside the country (other than Tourist to Non-Imm).

They can't go from a 90 day Non-O to a new Non-B and they can't get an extension on that Non-O for any reason other than what the visa was issued for (being the foreign parent of a child on an ED visa)

They'd have to leave the country, get OFF this Non-O visa, then either come back in free stamp entry and have the employer supply the documents to apply for the 90 day Non-B visa at the immigration office inside the country OR they would take those documents to a nearby thai consulate and get the 90 day Non-B issued there

Now as far as what happens if/when they lose the job..

IF they were on an extension of stay based on employment, AND

they met the proof of funds requirement to get the extension based on a foreign parent of a child on an ED visa,

They could cancel the employment extension and immediately apply for a new extension based on raising foreign child.

UNless I'm greatly mistaken there is no way to get a Non-B visa/work permit for "part time" work.

Activity

2 joined
Graham *********
Graham *********
2
people
Thai Visa Advice
Thai Visa Advice
...members40% approval
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member 7
Member 8

Related

25
What should I do about my Non-O visa re-entry issue and aligning visa dates with my child's in Thailand?
1.6k11207mo
How can I keep my Non-O visa valid if I leave Thailand shortly after entering?
2.2k15251y
Can I use the Non O visa for extended stays multiple times each year after age 50?
448111y
What recent changes to the Non-O visa affect expatriates frequently traveling to Thailand?
4.1k32412y
Can I keep my DTV if I obtain a work permit in Thailand?
4.5k33202y
What are my options for changing my visa from Non-O to Non-B while facing immigration challenges in Thailand?
1.1k102y
What is the process for entering Thailand with a renewed passport and a Non-O visa extension?
708263y
Can I extend my stay in Thailand without a visa run after the initial 30 days?
2.5k20203y
What should you do if you receive a wrong entry stamp in Thailand?
12.7k312953y
Should I change my Non-Immigrant O visa to a Work Visa for teaching at an international school in Thailand?
5.7k34933y
What are the visa options for a foreign father of a Thai child without legal parental rights in Thailand?
1.4k2264y
Can I obtain multiple work permits with a Non-O visa in Thailand if both employers agree?
9724104y
Can I change from an ED visa to a work visa in Thailand without leaving the country?
1.3k885y
Is the Non-O visa multi-entry and how does it compare to the Non-OA visa for retirement in Thailand?
2.2k15165y
How can my wife transition from a 30-day visa exemption to a Non-O visa in Thailand without leaving the country?
9583125y
Can I switch from a Covid extension to an STV visa while in Thailand?
1.4k8165y
How do visa rules apply to couples in Thailand with different visa types?
1.7k13105y
Can you switch from a tourist visa to a Guardian visa in Thailand, and is it legal to work on a Guardian visa?
1.3k7116y
Can you switch from an Ed visa to a Non-O visa in Thailand while staying in the country?
2.8k27116y
What Are My Options for Obtaining a Non-Immigrant B Visa for Thailand While Stuck in Indonesia?
997586y
Can I leave Thailand while processing my Non-O visa and still retain my application status?
1.6k10127y
Do I need to leave Thailand every 90 days with a 1-year extension of stay on a Non-O visa?
53737y
Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa to apply for teaching jobs and later switch to a work visa?
40128y
Can a British family qualify for a guardian visa in Thailand for their children attending a French school?
2.3k2378y
What options do I have for obtaining a permanent visa to live in Thailand if I'm married to a Thai citizen but facing challenges with the Non-O visa?
2.9k25189y

Resources

Need help with your retirement visa?