What should I do if my employer wants me to switch from a Non-O visa to an F visa in Thailand?

Non-O Visa F Visa Visa Change Work Permit Thai Immigration Visa Rules Expat Guidance

October 10, 2019

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello everyone. I was told that my non-O visa needs to be changed to the F visa by my employer. Does anyone have any experience with getting the F visa? It seems to be quite rare. Where should I do the visa run? The validity of the type F visa is only 3 months, while I already have a non-O that lasts for 11 more months, what will happen to my non-O when I get an F? Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion emphasizes that holding a Non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai national allows the individual to legally work with a work permit in Thailand. Several comments advise against switching to an F visa as it is less advantageous and suggest that the Non-O visa is a more powerful and flexible option for employment.

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Vladimir ********

As Tod is clarified already, I just add my two cents: refuse any employer attempt to change your NON-O based on marriage to Thai National! You hold most advanced type of visa, the more powerful is only residence permit and citizenship ! You can engage in any non restricted job and get WP on your visa. I done this myself many times for both MOL and BOI with zero problem

5 years ago

Tod *********

Maggie Lee :O :O Hang about!!!

If you have a Non-O visa based on marriage to a thai national you CAN hold a work permit and legally work on that visa without ANY problem.

I thought you had a Non-O based on marriage to a foreigner legally working here (which is a Non-O you CANNOT hold a work permit on)

I think the people who are telling you to go get a non-F visa don't know the real rules :/

You most definitely CAN have a work permit from the Ministry of Labour on a Non-O based on marriage to a thai national

5 years ago

Tod *********

Maggie Now that I know you have your Non-O based on marriage to a thai national I will delete this bad comment.

You CAN hold a work permit on that visa for that reason without any problem at all.

Now the company you work for might not want to get you a work permit on that visa BUT legally according to the MOL you can hold one.

5 years ago

M *****

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@Tod ********

btw I'm on a non O because I'm married to a Thai local

5 years ago

M *****

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@Tod ********

I see! Thanks for that

5 years ago

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