asiasurfer Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hi, It was always my understanding that I can obtain a work permit with that type of visa. However, it is just a multiple entry visa (marriage) NOT an extension. Theoretically I should have no problems, right?? It even states it under that link: http://www.thaivisa.com/6-steps-to-one-year-work-permit-and-visa.html But after having read some comments that some labour departments may make a fuss with that type of visa I'm a bit worried now. Does anybody know anything? My prospective employer will apply through the Labour Department in BKK... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 No problem, but bring proof of your marriage (copy wedding certificate) so you can show that the non-O was issued based on marriage and not retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 You should have no problem getting work permit. If married to a Thai a copy of marriage certificate should always be included with application for work permit. After starting work if your salary is 40K baht you can apply for an extension of stay based upon marriage. You might have to make one border run for another 90 days so you can show 3 months of income proven by tax payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiasurfer Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks Mario & ubonjoe. That is quite some useful information. I wasn't actually aware of that have to make another border run in order to show proof of 3 months income. Don't you think a simple letter from the employer, confirming salary will be enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 They will want tax-documents to show you pay your taxes, not only a letter from your employer. Becasue it is your first extension they might accept 2 months, but ask first what they will require at your local immigraiton office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiasurfer Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Since this is all about information-sharing, I would like to give an update: My work permit is now under consideration with the labour office. Arranging all required documents is quite a work load for employers, so I'm not surprised many companies shun the whole procedure by simply choosing not to employ foreigners. My prospective employer had to run to the labour office twice... I also needed to make another set of passport pictures because I was not wearing a neck tie on the first ones . So beware...! I'll let you know the outcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct99q Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 thanks for the updates...keep them coming, very useful information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkockney Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 My first non O was issued in London and had employment prohibited on it. I think there were some threads here that mentioned this caused a problem. My subsequent non Os have been from Malaysia and do not carry the same endorsement. I successfully applied for and extended my work permit with these non O visas. My passport photos were photoshopped to add a suit and tie and were accepted no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 My first non O was issued in London and had employment prohibited on it. I think there were some threads here that mentioned this caused a problem. Immigration and the labor department largely ignore those silly stamps some embassies and consulates put next to the visa (even B visas). Some even say that extensions are not allowed and many people have had them extended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Believe most Consulate have stopped using that stamp - the original purpose was to inform user of the difference between it and the more common tourist visa with is routinely extended. MFA/Consulates have nothing to do with immigration extensions of stay so were not even thinking of the misunderstanding they were creating with its use - and most honorary Consulates got into asking if applicant was OK with the stamp before actually stamping it (as a few did have issues with immigration officers thinking this must be some official restriction on this specific person). A very messy situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiasurfer Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 My first non O was issued in London and had employment prohibited on it. I think there were some threads here that mentioned this caused a problem. Immigration and the labor department largely ignore those silly stamps some embassies and consulates put next to the visa (even B visas). Some even say that extensions are not allowed and many people have had them extended. I have the same stamp on my visa: "Employment prohibited". I think the easiest way to put it, is to say that "any visa won't exempt you from obtaining a work permit for a particular job". Correct me if I'm wrong, but I got this from some other forum... What would worry me more is that some labour departments / immigration offices simply don't stick to the law and don't issue the work permit / extension (there are some threads about this on TV). How can these authorities simply choose not to follow the law??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalchromakey Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 My first non O was issued in London and had employment prohibited on it. I think there were some threads here that mentioned this caused a problem. Immigration and the labor department largely ignore those silly stamps some embassies and consulates put next to the visa (even B visas). Some even say that extensions are not allowed and many people have had them extended. I have the same stamp on my visa: "Employment prohibited". I think the easiest way to put it, is to say that "any visa won't exempt you from obtaining a work permit for a particular job". Correct me if I'm wrong, but I got this from some other forum... What would worry me more is that some labour departments / immigration offices simply don't stick to the law and don't issue the work permit / extension (there are some threads about this on TV). How can these authorities simply choose not to follow the law??? You don't need any visa to apply for a Work Permit but you will be required to show specific Entry Stamps /Visas for the WP to be physically issued.Matters in reality are rarely that clear cut; problems arise not so much with Labour/Immigration 'not following the law' but more where there are ambiguities in the various regulations that can be 'read' in different ways - this is where you will find that a Labour Department/Immigration Office in one area will have different policies compared to another purely based on their particular reading of the regulations. Bottom Line is that in Thailand the WP/Visa issue policies/guidelines are allowed to be locally determined based on the National Regulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiasurfer Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi, Just wanted to inform those who are interested about the outcome. My work permit went through without problems! My employer had to go to the labour department three times in total. Cheerio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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