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.
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
Send docs & get quote
Send scans via LINE or email with destination, purpose, and urgency.
2
Confirm price & ETA
We reply within 1 hour with an all-in price — no hidden fees.
3
50% deposit
Bank transfer/QR/credit card/Wise for overseas. Full receipt issued.
4
Process & daily updates
We handle everything and send photo proof at each stage (Notary → MFA → Embassy).
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 Si Lom MRT — verified local context
Local context for Si Lom MRT clients using Visa & Work Permit in Thailand:. postcode 10500. region: Bangkok Metropolitan. reference address: Rama IV Rd, Si Phraya. nearest BTS / MRT / ARL station: MRT Blue + BTS Sala Daeng. We deliver to Si Lom 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
Item
Thai Notary Law & Service
Do-it-yourself
Generic agency
Turnaround
1–3 days
2–4 weeks
5–10 days
Rejection risk
<1%
30–40%
10–15%
Money-back guarantee
Yes
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Sometimes
Real licensed attorney
Yes (DBD-verified)
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Varies
Languages spoken
TH/EN/ZH/JA/KO/DE
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TH/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
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.
Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys
Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.
How are foreign microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing plant licenses legalized?
Consular / Apostille
How we handle this in practice to "How are foreign microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing plant licenses legalized?" — 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). 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. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.
How to translate cosmetic product formula and ingredient safety documents?
Certified translation
How we handle this in practice to "How to translate cosmetic product formula and ingredient safety documents?" — We cover English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hindi, Vietnamese, Myanmar, Lao, Khmer, Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Eastern European languages. 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. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we quote the language pair, chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
How to translate corporate due diligence and business transparency audit files?
Certified translation
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How to translate corporate due diligence and business transparency audit files?" — 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. 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. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.
Can foreign documents with an Apostille certificate be directly submitted to Thai government agencies?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "Can foreign documents with an Apostille certificate be directly submitted to Thai government agencies?" — 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.
How do foreign biotechnology patent licensing documents undergo MFA review?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How do foreign biotechnology patent licensing documents undergo MFA review?" — 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.
What technical differences distinguish Simplified and Traditional Chinese translations for official use?
Certified translation
Practitioner's view to "What technical differences distinguish Simplified and Traditional Chinese translations for official use?" — 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. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
Will the MFA reject document legalization if the original physical paper shows minor wear, tear, or creases?
Consular / Apostille
Quick summary for expats, HR and law firms to "Will the MFA reject document legalization if the original physical paper shows minor wear, tear, or creases?" — 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.
What workflow applies when translating Thai official documents into foreign languages for international use?
Certified translation
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "What workflow applies when translating Thai official documents into foreign languages for international use?" — 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.
