Thai work permit.

How to apply for a Thai work permit?

Before apply for a Thai work permit, you must have a

Non-immigrant visa to apply for a Thai work permit.

Work permit application process.

Step 1. Applying for a Non-immigrant-visa

Step 2. Applying for a work permit.

Once you have received your non-immigrant visa, you may then apply for a work permit.

We can assist you in the application of a work permit and will submit all necessary documentation to the Department of labor on your behalf. If submitted correctly an application can be processed in as little as one week.

If you are currently not employed by a Thai company and wish to apply for a work permit, you will first of all need to establish a Thai limited company.

To qualify for a Thai work permit you must meet at least one of the following requirements:

1. Working for an establishment with a registered capital of at least 2,000,000 Baht.  

2. Working in an establishment, which has already paid income tax to the Revenue Department for the past 3 years not less than 5,000,000 Baht. 

3. Working for an establishment, which engages in export business and has remitted  foreign currency of at least the equivalent of 3,000,000 Baht last year.

4. Working in an establishment, which employs 50 Thai employees. An establishment is allowed to hire 1 expatriate for every 50 Thai employees but not more than 5 expatriates in total.

5. have a registered Thai limited company with a minimum of 2,000,000 Baht capitalization and VAT certificate

Responsibilities of the foreigner after obtaining a work permit:

• The licensee must carry the work permit with him or her or keep it in the office during working hours to show to government officials at any time
• The licensee must perform only the work described in the work permit, and must work only in the workplace and locality described in the work permit.
• The licensee whose work permit is extended according to BOI Act must notify the registrar within 30 days from the date of extension.
• The licensee who plans to continue working must apply for a renewal of the work permit before the expiration date. Once the work permit has expired the process must be started all over again
• If a work permit is damaged or lost, the licensee must apply for a substitute within 15 days from the date he or she finds out about the damage or disappearance of the work permit
• Once the contract has been terminated, the licensee must notify the Department of Employment, and return the work permit within 7 days from the date of termination
• The employer must notify the Department of Employment within 15 days from the date of termination

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