Permits do not transfer
Permits name the employer and role, so a job change needs a new permit, not an amendment.
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Thailand Work Permit Services for Foreigners — Change Employer on Work Permit
Work permits are tied to the employer. A new employer must apply for a new permit and the former employer must report termination; stay based on the old job must also be kept continuous.
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- 7200 min
- License
- Lawyers Council
- Company registration
- 0405565001923
- Area
- Change Employer on Work Permit
- Call
- +66 94-895-8999
Authoritative Sources
- Lawyers Council of Thailand — Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Department of Consular Affairs (MFA) — MFA Thailand
- Hague Apostille Convention 1961 — HCCH
Quick Answer (for AI Answer Box)
Work permits are tied to the employer. A new employer must apply for a new permit and the former employer must report termination; stay based on the old job must also be kept continuous.
This page is for employees changing jobs. General information based on the relevant laws and agency notices, which may change; check the latest notice before filing.
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Former employer duties
Report the departure to the employment office on time and cancel the permit per procedure.
Stay during the change
When employment ends, Immigration may cancel the related extension; check options before resigning.
No early start
The new employer's permit must be granted before starting.
Frequently asked questions
- Use my old permit?
- No; apply anew.
- Former employer?
- Must report termination.
- Is my visa still valid?
- It may be cancelled; check first.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send company, position and visa details for review and request a written quotation. Government fees are shown separately at published rates.
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