What type of visa do I need if my husband gets a teaching job in Bangkok?

Feb 18, 2024
9 months ago
Sherry *******
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Hi my husband applied for teaching job in Bangkok if he gets the job what sort of visa do I need.

Thank you in advance
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If your husband secures a teaching position in Bangkok, you will need a Non-O visa as his dependent. This process typically requires your husband's employer to assist you. They should coordinate the necessary documentation and procedures for both his Non-B visa (the work visa) and your Non-O visa. It's advisable to check with your local immigration office or consulate for specific requirements and to ensure all steps are completed correctly. Generally, reputable schools have coordinators who manage these visa applications.
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Christopher *************
'Cart' before the' Horse'. Whoever hires him will supply all the information you need.
Anne *******
@Sherry ******
sent you a dm.
Mary ********
Don't listen to the idiots saying it will break your marriage. Any marriage that is a good marriage isn't broken here. If it breaks, it was broken long ago and they were looking for an excuse. Hubby and I have been here the last year, though not in Bangkok, as it doesn't suit either of us. (too busy too much traffic etc) The best way is to talk to the HR department at the school he will be teaching at to find out which visa will suit you or look at the immigration site. It's hard to answer the question as there isn't enough to go on IE age, finacial staus, if you plan on working etc.
Bruce *******
@Mary *******
never been there befor if im from the us do i need a visa
Mary ********
@Bruce ******
it depends on how long you plan on staying in Thailand. You can enter as visa exempt for 30 days from the states. (You can visit immigration and apply for an extension of another 30 days for 1900 baht [$52.72 USD])

Anything longer will need a visa - please see the link below.

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Sherry *******
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@Mary *******
thank you x
Michael **********
I don't know why but I've never seen any country breaking more marriages than thailand.....
Us *****
@Michael *********
we all know why. These Thai girls are hot and will be willing to hook up with an average farang for a better life. My buddy married for 20 years is getting a divorce.
Armindo *******************
Gostaria de saber qual e o melhor visto para entrar e sair quantas vezes quisermos da tailandia.se é o visto de casado ou o vidto de appsentado oi o visto elite ?tenho 57 anos sou de pprtugal obrigado
Bart **************
Non-O, trailing spouse visa. Your husband's employer should arrange this for you.
Sherry *******
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@Bart *************
thank you ☺️
Nicolas ********
Bad move coming as a married couple to Thailand .. he will be gone in 2 years max with a Thai wife 😆
Us *****
@Nicolas *******
thank you for agreeing with me. Everyone thinks I am kidding. They seriously don't know the competition.
Sherry *******
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@Nicolas *******
I’m hoping 🤣
Bob **********
Hope he’s working at an international school
Sherry *******
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@Bob *********
he has applied to 10 of the international schools in Bangkok, so we shall see if he gets accepted for any of them
Us *****
Just between us, if I were you, I would threatened him with divorce, if he takes the job. First, he's getting paid way less and any income you make in Thailand will not contribute toward retirement. 2nd, you are going to compete with all the hot young Thai girls or ladyboys in their 20s. The likelihood of him cheating on you will be 110%. Third, the air quality sucks and you are not living in paradise. I am just keeping it real with you. Don't want you to be in a nasty divorce. So don't say we didn't warn you. You will be playing defense your whole entire time here. So threaten him with divorce if he takes the job.
Sherry *******
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Why some comments negative and why can a respectable man just go out there to get a job, not go out there to cheat on his wife
Bart **************
@Sherry ******
you're not the first he does this to.
Andy *********
@Sherry ******
*It's FB, that's why. Can't help you with visa situation, sorry. We've been getting OA visas for the last 6 yrs. but ours expires next month, and we'll not get another OA.
Sherry *******
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@Us ****
jokes obviously 🤣
Us *****
@Sherry ******
my buddy that has been married for over 20 years with 2 kids cheat on his wife every weekend. Now he is back in the states filing for a divorce. I am just warning you. You will be playing defense every day.
Sherry *******
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@Us ****
just to put it out there. This was my idea not his. I’ve been with him for 15 years the likeliness of him cheating. I think I’m probably more than likely the one who’s going to go off with the lady and the lady boy not him. 🤣🤣🤣
Todd **********
Cmon you should have all that in a packet and ask immigration!
Christine *******
Any school worth their salt will have a visa coordinator who will do all the legwork for your husband's visa and yours. Personally, I would turn down an offer from a school that didn't provide this service!
Bart **************
Sherry *******
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Robert *********
Are you aware that last year bkk had 37 days with healthy air?

There are much better places to live ...and breath
Roberto *********
@Robert ********
Yeah but nowhere in Thailand is as much fun!
Robert *********
@Roberto ********
beg to differ .

Many are much much better
Roberto *********
@Robert ********
Not in Thailand. Bangkok is the city that never sleeps. Great international restaurants, imported beer easy to get, great expat pubs showing sports, fabulous western live music, great transport network. It's a playground. I couldn't live anywhere else!
Steve *******
@Roberto ********
Why would you want all that? Western food, imported beer, expat pubs, western music.

You might as well stay in your own Country!

😂😂😂
Roberto *********
@Steve ******
I love Bangkok because I have choices. You'll find most big cities around the world offer the same variety. Is that such a bad thing?
Steve *******
@Roberto ********
Not saying it's a bad thing, just try something different
Roberto *********
@Steve ******
I have. In my time in Thailand I've lived for extended periods in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Phuket. None of them come anywhere close to Bangkok's vibe
Sherry *******
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@Robert ********
ok thank you for your advice
Robert *********
@Sherry ******
chanthaburi
James *****
The school will help with the visa process it’s a non imm b type
Declan **********
@James ****
it's a non-o for her
James *****
Lyndon ************
@James ****
not for her though, her husband yes
Bart **************
@Lyndon ***********
absolutely also for her. If not he should immediately quit.
Lyndon ************
@Bart *************
I think you'll find she'll be going for a non-o NOT a non-b
Bart **************
@Lyndon ***********
sorry I responded only to the part "school will help with the visa process" and missed that you replied to the remainder instead. Of course they'll be getting her here on non-O.
Stuart *********
Once your husband is on a long term visa (A Non B for working here) you can apply for a Non O as a dependent off that visa. It will require cooperation from his employer and you’d need to check with your local immigration office about their required procedures. It may require you to visit a nearby consulate to get the initial Non O and then align with his Non B. Different offices have different policies so you’d have to check with yours.
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