Hello,

Can someone please clarify whether i can obtain a work permit with a non immgrant "O" visa stamped "EMPLOYMENT PROHIBITED", as the lawyer for the company i have been offered a position with is saying that this is not possible and i need to obtain a new visa.

Regards

Paul.

Hello,

Can someone please clarify whether i can obtain a work permit with a non immgrant "O" visa stamped "EMPLOYMENT PROHIBITED", as the lawyer for the company i have been offered a position with is saying that this is not possible and i need to obtain a new visa.

Regards

Paul.

Yes it is possible if your Non O Visa is not based on retirement. You will need a work permit.

I have the same visa and have been advised by numerous people that you can, although have not tried (as lite beer said, as long as its not extended for retirement).

Thankyou Lite Beer,the visa is based on marriage.

Is the application process the same as for non-imm "B" visa?

Thankyou Lite Beer,the visa is based on marriage.

Is the application process the same as for non-imm "B" visa?

Sorry, not my subject. As far as I know your employer should sort this out for you.

Stick around for someone to post a proper reply.

Ok, i just spoke with the lawyer again and he is sure that a non imm "O" visa stamped "EMPLOYMENT PROHIBITED" cant be used to apply for a work permit.

He says i should take the company letter of recomendation to the British Embassy where they will issue a new visa,what do you guys think? Going by what i have read on Thaivisa this doesn't sound right.

Regards

Paul.

Ok, i just spoke with the lawyer again and he is sure that a non imm "O" visa stamped "EMPLOYMENT PROHIBITED" cant be used to apply for a work permit.

He says i should take the company letter of recomendation to the British Embassy where they will issue a new visa,what do you guys think? Going by what i have read on Thaivisa this doesn't sound right.

Regards

Paul.

The British Embassy does not issue Visas for Thailand.

Are you sure you want to work for this lawyer.

The officer in charge of my annual visa extension has in fact recommended to change from non "B" to non "O" as a wife is on hand already. A non"O" (marriage visa) does not prohibit the issuance of a work permit and the annual extension based on marriage does require less paperwork as per my information gathered.