To Non B or to Non O

[GubXram]

I currently have a a Non B visa and work Permit. I could not previously apply for marriage visa as income below B40 000. I have been offered a job where I will now earn above B40 000. My current visa expires Mid June. Can I now apply for marriage visa with assurance of said salary, ie contract of employment?

 

2nd question. If I were to extend my Non B visa with current employer and I start a new job end August will this visa still be valid and can I then link it to my new job in Work permit? 

 

3rd Quesstion. I obtained my first Non B July 2015 Extended -  June 2016 Extended - June 2017 until June 2018. It is imperative that I don't break this flow of consecutive Non B's as I  would want to apply for Permanent Residency Permit this year October. Any advice pertaining to this?

 

Thank you . 

[ubonjoe]

I assume are asking about an extension of stay based upon marriage not a visa since you can get a non-o visa at an embassy or consulate without financial proof.

To change the reason of your extension from working or teaching to one based upon marriage to a Thai you would need to show a income of 40k baht for 2 or 3 months prior to the application by way of tax payment receipts.

2. In order to change jobs your current extension would have to be canceled on the date you apply for a new one. You would have to apply for a new work permit and have a application approval letter from the Labor Ministry to do the change of employers.

3. It does not appear you qualify to apply for permanent residency since it requires 50k baht of income to apply if married to a Thai. 

If you could prove an income of 40k baht for 3 years with continuous extensions of stay you could apply for Thai citizenship since you are married to a Thai. 

 

[GubXram]

Thank You for the reply.

If I understand correctly I can get Non O based on Marriage at eg Penang, without financials? And that I can apply for extension of stay whilst on Non B for marriage? What docs would be required or perhaps you could point me in the right direction to find em. The timing is just a few months off for the financials :) 

 

RE WP, they wouldn't just update my current one? I thought that is now the case. 

 

RE PR Thankfully I will be in the position to qualify with regards to income, don't wanna splash it all the net though :)

 

Once again Thanks a stack

[ubonjoe]

24 minutes ago, GubXram said:

If I understand correctly I can get Non O based on Marriage at eg Penang, without financials? And that I can apply for extension of stay whilst on Non B for marriage? What docs would be required or perhaps you could point me in the right direction to find em. The timing is just a few months off for the financials :) 

In Penang (other locations do not want it) they want financial proof for a non-o visa but I was not saying you should get one since  that would break the chain of extensions you have.

You could change the reason for your extension to one based upon marriage.

If you are changing jobs at the same time I cannot see how you would have the 40k baht income for 3 months to apply based upon marriage. You could also show 400k baht in a Thai bank for 2 months to apply.

My general list is here but it varies from office to office. Marriage Extension Requirements 2.pdf

 

24 minutes ago, GubXram said:

RE WP, they wouldn't just update my current one? I thought that is now the case. 

You work permit cannot be changed to a new employer.

If your were going to keep working for the same employer a 2nd job could be added to your work permit with permission of your employer

[GubXram]

Thank you :) You have been a great help, appreciate the info.

[overherebc]

17 minutes ago, GubXram said:

Thank you :) You have been a great help, appreciate the info.

Ho Chi Minh City ( Saigon ) wanted proof of funds when I got my multi O in April this year.

It's not on their list on the website though.