Changing My Non Imm "o" -> "b"

[mekka]

I currently have a multi Non Imm "O" based on Marriage, i need to change this to a "B" for work purposes, ive been told this may be able to be done in BKK? am i correct in assuming i dont have to leave thailand to change O to B?

[LivinginKata]

I currently have a multi Non Imm "O" based on Marriage, i need to change this to a "B" for work purposes, ive been told this may be able to be done in BKK? am i correct in assuming i dont have to leave thailand to change O to B?

I had no trouble getting a work permit with an O visa at the Phuket Immigration office. Mind you, that was 6 years ago. Don't know if still the same. Worth asking in Phuket...

[Lite Beer]

I currently have a multi Non Imm "O" based on Marriage, i need to change this to a "B" for work purposes, ive been told this may be able to be done in BKK? am i correct in assuming i dont have to leave thailand to change O to B?

You do not have to change. You can work with a Non Imm O Visa if you have a Work Permit.

In fact it is a better option as it does not rely on your employment. Meaning you do not get kicked out of the country if you lose your job.

[mekka]

The reason im changing to a "B" is so my visa doesnt rely on my relationship, so can i switch it here or do i have to goto KL or singapore?

[LivinginKata]

An O visa is not necessary issued due to marriage to a Thai. When I had an O I was not married to a Thai at that time. Issued on basis of bank funds in Thailand.

[mekka]

My non "O" is based on marriage...and i want to change this to a "b" for my business...all the paper work has been done by the lawyers im just unsure as to wether i can get it done in BKK or do i have to go abroad?

[LivinginKata]

My non "O" is based on marriage...and i want to change this to a "b" for my business...all the paper work has been done by the lawyers im just unsure as to wether i can get it done in BKK or do i have to go abroad?

I'm sure that it can be done in Thailand.. Surely your lawyer can answer the question.

[Mario2008]

There is no need for a change. You can get a Work Permit on a non-O just as easily.

[Lite Beer]

If you now have a Non O Visa obtained from a Thai Consulate then you will have to leave the country and apply for a Non Imm B Visa from a Thai Consulate.

That is if you really insist on changing when there is no need.

EDIT.

I note that you are about to seperate with your Wife so yes you probably will have to change. Why not wait until your current Visa nears expiry date. Which would be next year. A shame to loose it.

[Maestro]

If your current permission to stay is not a 90-day entry stamp after arriving with a non-O visa but an annual extension of stay based on marriage to a Thai national, you just apply for a new extension of stay based on employment. No need to go abroad to get a non-B visa because the employment extension can be obtained when you originally had any type of non-immigrant visa. The only problem you might encounter is that sometimes the immigration officer wants your wife to sign a document saying that she agrees with your change away from the marriage extension. Talk to your immigration office and tell them that you would like to change because the employment extension is easier, no need to make two trips to the immigration office. It is probably also less work for the immigration office, ie they don’t have to send the application for employment extension to Bangkok or a regional office and wait for approval.

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Maestro

[mekka]

Right now i have a 12 month multi entry Non Imm "O" so i may not have to travel abroad? maybe i ask my lawyer? pitty they dont speak engrish hahah

[Lite Beer]

Right now i have a 12 month multi entry Non Imm "O" so i may not have to travel abroad? maybe i ask my lawyer? pitty they dont speak engrish hahah

You do not have to do anything Visa wise until next year.

[astral]

Right now i have a 12 month multi entry Non Imm "O" so i may not have to travel abroad? maybe i ask my lawyer? pitty they dont speak engrish hahah

You do not have to do anything Visa wise until next year.

You will still have to do your 90 border runs,

unless you get a 12 month extension based on your new employment.