What happens to my NON-O visa if my wife changes jobs and her NON-B visa is canceled?

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Nov 12, 2023

a year ago

Marty *********

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My wife is thinking of changing jobs. She has non b and I have non o visa. Her prospective employer says they will have her visa canceled and she will get a new one. What happens with my visa when hers gets canceled?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When a NON-B visa is canceled due to a job change, the dependent's visa (NON-O) may also become invalid, especially if it is tied to the wife's employment status. If the dependent visa is based on her extension, both may need to reapply. It's crucial to prepare the necessary documentation to apply for a new visa simultaneously when her current visa is canceled. If not ready, you may have to exit Thailand and reapply from a neighboring country.

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Cia *********

You must go and apply for a new non-B visa in the name of the new company. You have to fly out and come in again.

a year ago

Frank **********

If you are on a retirement visa you will be ok. But like Brandon said if you are a dependent on her extension you will have to start all over again.

a year ago

Chris *******

Assuming you are on the 1 yr extension and not the original 90 day visa.

In the best case scenario she (and you) will have all the documentation ready to apply AT THE SAME TIME/DAY as she cancels and they will issue a new 90 day visa.

IF you are not prepared you will need to leave to a neighboring country and apply from there.

Best to speak to your local office to make sure they allow this type of change.

They do not allow a grace period in between.

a year ago

Marty *********

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@Chris ******

thanks for the info. I am on my first 90 visa. What happens? Is it possible to transfer our visas instead of canceling?

a year ago

Chris *******

@Marty ********

no, if you are on the 90 day visa you can stay to the very end of it without an issue.

The visa is issued for a specific company therefore must be broken and a new one is needed.

But you will more than likely have to leave for a new visa at a nearby embassy.

I would go to your local immigration office asap to find out your options or contact a reputable agent.

I don't think you will be able to resolve this in country.

a year ago

Marty *********

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@Chris ******

Thanks.

a year ago

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Marty *********

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

If your extension is dependant based upon hers, then both of your extensions are invalid as of the last day of work for your wife.

All extensions that are issued based on a situation are invalid as soon as that situation is no longer true.

a year ago

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

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