Work Permit

Thai Work Permit

Any foreigner who wish to work and do business in Thailand shall apply for a work permit as soon as he engages in any work and operates a business in Thailand as a skilled professional or even as an employer. The work permit is required in order to be able to work legally in the Kingdom of Thailand.

According to the Thai law, foreigners working in Thailand must obtain work permit. It can only be done after applying to the Ministry of Labour.

Basic Requirements

Documents to be submitted by the Employee

For those who wish to work in Thailand must provide these documents;

  • Self-attested copies of passport
  • Three recent photos (5 x 6 centimeters) wearing business attire
  • CV or resume, stating the applicant's experience in detail
  • Letter of employment
  • Non-immigrant visa
  • Self-attested education degree
  • Self-attested certificates or license
  • Departure card TM.6
  • Transcript
  • Original marriage certificate along with its signed photocopy, wife’s ID, household registration and birth certificates of children (if married to a Thai National)

Documents to be Submitted by the Employer

For those who want to employ a foreigner in Thailand must submit these documents;

  • Shareholders list that is certified by the Commercial Registration Department
  • Factory License that is issued by the Factory Department (if required)
  • VAT Certificate - Phor Phor 20
  • VAT filing (Phor Phor 30)
  • Withholding Tax (Phor Ngor Dor 1)
  • Social Security Payment Filing
  • Commercial Registration Department Certificate stating registration of the organization that the applicant is applying for. It should also show the name of the director(s), the company’s registered capital and its objections.

Simple Steps Application Process

Step 1

Obtaining a Non-Immigrant Visa first as it is only then you can apply for a work permit in Thailand. Ideally, it must be applied before you enter the country.

Step 2

Get all your work permit related documents rights. Make sure you have got everything that you need from your employer.

Step 3

Find the application package as you will need to pay a certain amount of application fee when applying for a Thai work permit. Pay the amount.

Step 4

Fill the form and submit the application.

Responsibilities of an Expat after Getting a Thai Work Permit

  • The work permit must be carried to work so that it can be shown to the government officials any time.
  • The licensee must do only those works stated in the work permit. Also, he/she must work in the workplace and locality defined in the work permit in Thailand.
  • The licensee must notify the registrar within 30 days from the extension date.
  • The licensee who wants to continue working must make an application for the renewal of work permit before its expiry.
  • If the contract with the present company has been terminated, it is the licensee’s duty to notify the Department of Employment plus return the work permit within seven days from termination date.
  • Additionally, the employer must notify the Department of Employment in 15 days from the termination date.

Who Don’t Need a Work Permit?

  • Members of the consular missions
  • Individuals having special permission from the Thai government
  • Representatives of member countries
  • Individuals who are on missions under the agreement between foreign government and Thai government

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