Does anyone know what the process is for changing a Non-O (spouse visa) to a Non-B (business visa sponsored by a company in Thailand)? Do I need to fly out to my home country or other countries to process this or can I do it within Thailand? I am holding a Philippine passport. Thanks!
Edit: my spouse is also a foreigner and it’s his employer sponsoring my non-o.
TLDR : Answer Summary
To change a Non-O (spouse) visa to a Non-B (business) visa in Thailand, the process depends on your current visa situation. If you are under the initial 90-day Non-O visa, you typically cannot switch to a Non-B without leaving Thailand; you can either apply for a Non-B visa from a Thai embassy/consulate in another country or return without a visa and apply for a conversion in Thailand. If you have a 1-year extension of stay based on marriage, you can only apply for a Non-B during renewal time. However, note that many companies prefer employees to apply for Non-B visas outside of Thailand due to the paperwork involved.
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