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Which is better for working in Thailand: a Non-O visa based on marriage or a Non-B visa?

Non-Immigrant O Visa Non-Immigrant B Visa Work Permits Visa Advantages Expat Life in Thailand Thai Immigration Rules

Oct 18, 2019

7 years ago

Ruth **********************

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I will be starting to work in a company here in Bangkok and I was just wondering what would be better... to work with a 'Non-Immi O with a work permit, based on marriage to a Thai husband' or a 'Non-Immi B with a work permit'? Does any of them has any "advantage" over the other?

Thanks in advance!

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The query compares the advantages of a Non-Immigrant O visa with a work permit, based on marriage to a Thai spouse, against a Non-Immigrant B visa with a work permit. Comments highlight that the Non-O visa offers the benefit of retaining the visa and extension of stay even after ceasing employment, while the Non-B allows continued employment even after divorce, but might require leaving Thailand to change jobs.

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Andrew *********

Marriage visa is the best, in my opinion, If you finish with one company you move on to the next, but as Robert said " if you get divorced" the Non-B will keep you working but changing companies you have to leave the Kingdom and start again.

7 years ago

Ruth **********************

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Thank you! Those are two very good points.

7 years ago

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Robert *******

The Non O has as advantage that you keep the visa or later the Extension of Stay if you stop working, the Non Immigrant B visa has as advantage that you can keep on working if you get divorced.

7 years ago

Ruth **********************

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Thanks a lot! This is really helpful!

7 years ago

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