Thai Work Permit

Apart from a Thai Business Visa a foreigner needs a work permit to be able to work legally in the Kingdom. It is normally the job of he employer to arrange this for you however there are also times wherein you would need to take care of this concern by yourself as your hiring company in Thailand may not have the staff to do this in your behalf. This means the company will just have to furnish you the necessary documents and you are left to organize your work permit on your own.

Normally, if you will be applying a business visa from the Thai consulate/embassy in your home country for the purpose of employment in Thailand, the embassy officer may require the initial work permit application called WP3 as a requirement for the visa application. This will be taken care of your employer as most of the documents required are company-related papers. Once you get to Thailand with the Non B visa, you would need to accomplish the other required documents such as the medical certificate, photos, proof of degree obtained and the like. These will be brought and be submitted to the Ministry of Labor and it takes 10 business days for the Ministry to issue the work permit.

Work Permit Required Documents:

If you are going to be working for a business in Thailand then you only need a copy of the letter from the company with their latest tax filings and their registration documents. The process is the easiest as it requires the least amount of documents. Note again that you cannot apply for work which is prohibited to foreigners in Thailand. The job description must be such that it is a position that a Thai national cannot fill. You will need the following:

  • Complete resume
  • Photos which are not older than 6 months (3cm X 4cm)
  • Map to your business location
  • Medical certificate (your blood type and advanced syphilis check)
  • Tax return from your last work permit (if you had one before)
Company documents needed:

The following documents are also needed when you apply for a work permit and for the Thai business visa at the Thai embassy. This is if you are going to work for a Thai business in Thailand.

  • Copy of the registration of the Thai business
  • Copy of VAT Registration
  • Copy of VAT Certificate
  • Copy of Withholding Tax
  • Copy of certified Shareholders List
  • Copy of Social Security Payment filing
  • Copy of the Thai business license
Thai Police Clearance

If you are going to teach in Thailand and lived here for more than a few years you will need a police certificate.

How we can help you?

Our Legal Counselors and Attorneys are experienced in arranging work permit applications. We know where and how to get your work permit application successfully. Please feel free to contact us for additional information or assistance you may require. Our legal consultation is free-of-charge and we are more than happy to assist you.