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Can I apply for a non-immigrant O visa while in Thailand if my husband has a non-immigrant B visa?

Feb 9, 2025
13 days ago
Alice *******
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Hi everyone 👋

My husband found a job in Thailand and so will obtain the visa non-immigrant B and work permit. I'm still in tourist visa (exemption).

Can I ask for the non-immigrant O (accompagnant) from thailand or do I have to leave ?

Has anyone experienced this administrative change and want to give me some advice please ?

We're both French citizens.

Thanks so much for your help 🙏
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa while currently on a tourist visa exemption, as her husband will receive a Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit in Thailand. Suggested advice includes the possibility of obtaining a dependant visa based on the husband's employment status. The comments mention that you may need to be on the year extension of the husband's visa and to provide necessary documentation from his employer, as well as the option to request a change of visa type at the immigration office.
Greg ***********
it's possible to request a "change of visa type" on Immigration. In your case I guess, number 8 is relevant
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Alice *******
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@Greg **********
thank you very much, I'll study this option then ☺️
Jo **********
the company where he is working for should arrange it
Alice *******
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@Jo *********
it would be awesome ! 🤩

We'll ask the company.

Thanks for your answer
Stuart *********
You can get a dependant visa/extensions based on your husbands visa. Usually they’d need to be on the year extension rather than the initial Non B but that could be immigration office specific.

You’ll need agreement and documentation from his company to allow you to do so.

Check here for requirements to do so in Phuket. Other offices may differ slightly but it’ll give you some idea.

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Alice *******
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@Stuart ********
thanks for all the informations 🙏
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