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Thailand Work Permit

A Thai law office desk with a document set prepared for certification — Thailand Work Permit

A Thai work permit is issued by the Department of Employment and requires a matching Non-Immigrant B visa plus a compliant employer. Documents are prepared on both sides — company records and personal qualifications — and the permit is normally issued within about 7–10 business days once the file is complete and the visa status is correct.

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Documents to prepare

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Check eligibility and employer complianceConfirm registered capital, Thai-to-foreign staffing ratio and that the role is not on the restricted occupations list.Handled by: Employer + our team · Typical time: 1–3 business days
  2. 2. Secure the correct visa statusObtain or convert to a Non-Immigrant B visa before lodging the permit application.Handled by: Applicant · Typical time: 3–10 business days
  3. 3. Prepare and legalise qualificationsForeign degrees and references translated and legalised so the Department of Employment can accept them.Handled by: Our team · Typical time: 3–7 business days
  4. 4. Lodge and collect the permitThe complete file is submitted and the permit book collected on approval.Handled by: Our team · Typical time: 7–10 business days

Overall timing

From a standing start, allow 3–6 weeks including visa steps and document legalisation. Renewals for an unchanged role and employer are considerably faster.

Advice from our team

Things to watch out for

Frequently asked questions

Can I work while the application is pending?

No. Work may only begin after the permit is issued.

Can I hold one permit for two employers?

No. Each employer requires its own permit, though multiple work locations can be listed for the same employer.

Do I need my degree legalised?

Foreign qualifications generally need translation and legalisation before the Department of Employment will accept them.

What happens if I resign?

The permit must be cancelled and your visa status adjusted; a new employer must file a fresh application.

Let our team handle the whole process

Prefer not to run the paperwork yourself? Our team can handle the whole chain — document review, translation, notarisation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, embassy steps and courier delivery of the originals. Tell us the destination country and the authority that will receive the file, and we will map out the exact steps and realistic timing for your case before any work starts.

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Key facts at a glanceEnd-to-end certification and translation

Indicative price
Contact us for a quote — a firm quote is always given before work starts
Turnaround
1–7 business days by document type and receiving authority
What you receive
Properly certified documents plus guidance on the next filing step
Service coverage
Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.

Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.

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