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Visa & Work Permit Services

Visa & Work Permit in Thailand

All Thai work permit categories

4.9/5 · 6,168+ reviewsDBD 0405565001923
Starting fee
THB 25,000
end-to-end
Turnaround
7–15 days
after docs ready
Permit validity
1–2 years
renewable
Approval rate
98%+
our clients
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A Thai Work Permit is a Ministry of Labour-issued document letting foreigners work legally in eligible positions. Applicants need a Non-Immigrant B Visa first; the employer must have THB 2M registered capital per foreign hire and 4 Thai employees per foreigner. We offer end-to-end service: visa conversion → Work Permit → 90-day report → renewal. From THB 25,000 in 7–15 business days.

Work Permit service for foreigners in Thailand — every profession, every business size, from SMEs to listed companies. Includes BOI, IEAT, and EEC channels.

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Visa & Work Permit in Thailand

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Definition: Work Permit service for foreigners in Thailand — every profession, every business size, from SMEs to listed companies. Includes BOI, IEAT, and EEC channels.

Key facts

Starting fee:
THB 25,000
Turnaround:
7–15 days
Permit validity:
1–2 years
Approval rate:
98%+

Who uses this service

Executives / Specialists

Non-B → Work Permit for positions not reserved for Thai nationals.

Teachers / Lecturers

Language teachers, international school staff, university lecturers — TCT license required.

Foreign business owners

BOI, Treaty of Amity, US-Thai allow 100% foreign ownership — we advise structure.

Dependents of permit holders

Non-O for spouse and children, with study and healthcare rights.

How it works

  1. 1

    Send docs & get quote

    Send scans via LINE or email with destination, purpose, and urgency.

  2. 2

    Confirm price & ETA

    We reply within 1 hour with an all-in price — no hidden fees.

  3. 3

    50% deposit

    Bank transfer/QR/credit card/Wise for overseas. Full receipt issued.

  4. 4

    Process & daily updates

    We handle everything and send photo proof at each stage (Notary → MFA → Embassy).

  5. 5

    Receive originals

    Kerry/EMS domestic, DHL/FedEx international, with tracking number.

Employer requirements — what the company must prepare

Registered capital: THB 2M paid-up per foreign hire (THB 1M if applicant is married to a Thai citizen). BOI companies are exempt. Thai-to-foreign ratio: 4 Thais per foreigner — also waived for BOI. Company docs: Certificate of Incorporation (≤6 months old), VAT registration (Por.Por.20), latest financial statements, social-security list with 4+ Thai employees.

New companies: must operate at least one accounting cycle (typically 6–12 months) before hiring foreigners — except BOI-approved companies, which can apply immediately.

End-to-end: from overseas to holding the Work Permit

Step 1: company files WP3 pre-approval at Ministry of Labour — 7–10 days. Step 2: applicant uses WP3 to obtain Non-B Visa at a Thai embassy abroad (single 90 days). Step 3: enter Thailand. Step 4: within first 30 days, file Work Permit at Department of Employment — blue book issued in 3–7 days. Step 5: extend Visa to 1 year at Immigration (operating capital + tax). Step 6: 90-day report + annual renewal.

Reserved occupations and exceptions

Royal Decree 1979 (revised 2020) reserves 27 occupations for Thai nationals — retail sales, hairdressing, construction, driving, accounting (in part), civil engineering, architecture, etc. Foreigners may only hold managerial, advisory, specialist, or non-restricted positions.

Exceptions: BOI, Representative Offices, Regional Operating HQ (ROH), Smart Visa, LTR Visa have special privileges and are not bound by the standard rules.

Service in Ratchadaphisek MRT — verified local context

Local context for Ratchadaphisek MRT clients using Visa & Work Permit in Thailand:. postcode 10400. region: Bangkok Metropolitan. reference address: Ratchadaphisek Rd. nearest BTS / MRT / ARL station: MRT Blue. We deliver to Ratchadaphisek MRT via Messenger, Grab, Lalamove, Kerry, and EMS — door-to-door from THB 80 within a 10 km radius. Files received before 11:00 are returned the same business day for non-MFA scopes; full legalization chains complete in 2–3 business days..

How we compare

ItemThai Notary Law & ServiceDo-it-yourselfGeneric agency
Turnaround1–3 days2–4 weeks5–10 days
Rejection risk<1%30–40%10–15%
Money-back guaranteeYesSometimes
Real licensed attorneyYes (DBD-verified)Varies
Languages spokenTH/EN/ZH/JA/KO/DETH/EN

Pricing breakdown

  • Non-B conversion in-countryTHB 8,000–12,000
  • First Work Permit+ THB 3,100 government feeTHB 15,000–20,000
  • Renewal packageTHB 18,000–25,000
  • 90-day report (each)online/ImmigrationTHB 1,500
  • Re-entry PermitTHB 2,500 single · 5,000 multiple
  • Dependent Visa (Non-O)THB 12,000/person

Common use cases

  • American tech executive TR → Non-B → Work Permit · THB 28,000 · 10 days
  • British language teacher pre-approval + Visa + WP · THB 35,000 · 21 days
  • Renewal WP + Visa + 3 dependents · THB 65,000 · 14 days
  • BOI Smart Visa (tech specialist) · THB 45,000 · 30 days

Before you book

  • Passport or Thai ID of the applicant
  • Clear, readable original documents (all pages)
  • Destination details: country / authority / purpose of use

Areas we serve

Bangkok Metropolitan

Sukhumvit, Silom, Sathorn, Asoke, Phrom Phong, Thonglor, Phaya Thai, Lat Phrao, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan

Central & East

Nakhon Pathom, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Chonburi, Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chachoengsao, EEC

Northern

Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Nan, Phrae, Lamphun

Southern

Phuket, Krabi, Samui, Trang, Surat Thani, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Ranong, Chumphon

Northeast (Isan)

Khon Kaen, Korat, Udon Thani, Ubon, Buriram, Surin, Roi Et, Nong Khai

International

USA · UK · EU · Australia · NZ · Canada · Japan · China · Korea · Singapore · UAE · Saudi

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does processing take?

Standard documents are ready in 1–3 business days. Embassy or MFA legalization takes 5–15 business days depending on destination.

Can clients outside Bangkok or abroad use this?

Yes — we ship nationwide and worldwide via Kerry/EMS/DHL/FedEx. Identity may be verified via video call where law permits.

What does the fee include?

Includes attorney/translator fee, government fees where stated, and domestic delivery. International courier and embassy/MFA fees billed separately at cost.

How to reach you urgently?

Call 094-895-8999 or LINE @Thainotary daily 09:00–21:00 — replies within 1 working hour.

Verified license

DBD 0405565001923

Available

Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00

Coverage

77 provinces + worldwide

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Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys

Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.

How are foreign certificates of origin (CO) processed for Thai customs clearance?

Consular / Apostille

Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How are foreign certificates of origin (CO) processed for Thai customs clearance?" — You never need to attend Chaeng Watthana yourself — we file under a power of attorney, track the queue, and courier the sealed originals back by EMS or DHL worldwide. Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: Embassy legalisation

What probate rules govern Thai court administrator appointment order translations?

Certified translation

How we handle this in practice to "What probate rules govern Thai court administrator appointment order translations?" — Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Every translation ships with a Certificate of Accuracy carrying the translator's name, a job reference number and the company seal — the format Thai ministries, embassies and universities expect. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: All-language translation

What certified translation tracks exist for Spanish, Russian, and Arabic documents in Thailand?

Consular / Apostille

Short answer to "What certified translation tracks exist for Spanish, Russian, and Arabic documents in Thailand?" — Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Inbound chain for foreign documents used in Thailand: notarisation/Apostille in the country of origin → that country's embassy in Bangkok (if not an Apostille state) → Thai translation → MFA certification, after which DBD, district offices, Immigration and the Thai courts will accept the file. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.

Related service: Certified translation agency

What transport rules govern Thai land and marine cargo transport business license translations?

Certified translation

How we handle this in practice to "What transport rules govern Thai land and marine cargo transport business license translations?" — Inbound chain for foreign documents: notarisation or Apostille in the country of origin → that country's embassy in Bangkok (non-Apostille states only) → Thai translation → MFA certification, after which DBD, district offices, Immigration and the Thai courts accept the file. Multi-language certified translation for use in Thailand runs in three layers: translation by a native/MFA-recognised translator, a certificate of accuracy sealed by the translation company or a Notary Public lawyer, then MFA legalisation of that translation. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: All-language translation

What corporate insurance standards govern D&O liability insurance translations?

Certified translation

Practitioner's view to "What corporate insurance standards govern D&O liability insurance translations?" — Every translation ships with a Certificate of Accuracy carrying the translator's name, a job reference number and the company seal — the format Thai ministries, embassies and universities expect. MFA Thailand only certifies the Thai–English pair, so a third-language original is either relayed through English or translated directly into Thai with a signed translator declaration attached to every page. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: All-language translation

Are same-day courier dispatch services available for urgent foreign document legalization?

Consular / Apostille

Practitioner's view to "Are same-day courier dispatch services available for urgent foreign document legalization?" — Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Inbound chain for foreign documents used in Thailand: notarisation/Apostille in the country of origin → that country's embassy in Bangkok (if not an Apostille state) → Thai translation → MFA certification, after which DBD, district offices, Immigration and the Thai courts will accept the file. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: Embassy legalisation

How are foreign investment prospectuses processed for Thai SEC compliance?

Consular / Apostille

Practitioner's view to "How are foreign investment prospectuses processed for Thai SEC compliance?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: Police clearance certificate

Do skilled labor employment contracts executed abroad require MFA legalization?

Consular / Apostille

How we handle this in practice to "Do skilled labor employment contracts executed abroad require MFA legalization?" — Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, with entry into force on 28 February 2027, so documents destined for member states now need a single Apostille from MFA — no destination-embassy step, except for states that objected to Thailand's accession. You never need to attend Chaeng Watthana yourself — we file under a power of attorney, track the queue, and courier the sealed originals back by EMS or DHL worldwide. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: Embassy legalisation

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

Indicative price
From THB 800 — 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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