Thailand Work Permit — WP.3, WP.10, BOI, IEAT, Digital Work Permit
Foreign nationals working in Thailand generally need an immigration status and work authorization that match the role and employer. NYC reviews the standard Department of Employment route and the BOI, IEAT, LTR, or SMART channels where applicable, then confirms the current filing path with the responsible authority.
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ทำ Work Permit ในไทยต้องใช้เอกสารต่างประเทศอะไรบ้าง และต้องรับรองไหม?
ต้องยื่นวุฒิการศึกษา (degree + transcript) + หนังสือรับรองประสบการณ์ทำงาน (work experience letter) ที่ผ่าน Notary + Apostille/สถานทูตไทย ในประเทศต้นทาง แปลไทย + MFA ไทยรับรอง แนบยื่นกรมการจัดหางาน (DOE) พร้อม Non-B visa. ราคา NYC ครบชุด สอบถามราคา.
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ขึ้นกับเอกสาร
2–3 เอกสาร
กรมการจัดหางาน
Filing routes
- Standard Department of Employment route — application or renewal based on the worker and employer's current status
- BOI One-Stop Service — for eligible employees of BOI-promoted companies, subject to BOI and immigration appointments
- IEAT One-Stop — for companies in industrial estates
- LTR Digital Work Permit — for LTR holders, no work permit book, 5-year validity
- SMART Visa — work rights bundled into visa, no separate WP
Documents & compliance
Prohibited occupations
Work Permit ไทย: หน้าที่ของลูกจ้างและนายจ้าง
| ฝ่าย | เอกสาร/หน้าที่หลัก |
|---|---|
| ลูกจ้างต่างชาติ | หนังสือเดินทาง วีซ่าที่เหมาะสม (เช่น Non-B) วุฒิการศึกษา ใบรับรองแพทย์ รูปถ่าย |
| นายจ้าง | หนังสือรับรองบริษัท ทุนและสัดส่วนพนักงานไทยตามเกณฑ์ งบการเงิน สัญญาจ้าง |
| หลังได้รับอนุญาต | แจ้งเปลี่ยนแปลงงาน/สถานที่ทำงาน และต่ออายุก่อนหมดอายุ |
เกณฑ์ทุนและสัดส่วนพนักงานขึ้นกับสัญชาติและประเภทกิจการ ตรวจกับกรมการจัดหางานก่อนยื่น
Documents to prepare
- Passport with valid Non-B / LTR / SMART visa
- TM.6 / TM.30
- Degree + transcript + CV (translated + notarised if issued abroad)
- Employment contract
- Employer: DBD (<90 days), บอจ.5, ภ.พ.20, financial statement
- Medical certificate (form 5 diseases)
- Photo 3x4 cm × 3
Frequently asked questions
Can I start work while WP.3 is pending?+
No — working before receipt of the physical Work Permit book (or BOI OSS receipt) is illegal. NYC advises on interim actions.
Digital Work Permit — do I still need a book?+
No, LTR holders receive an electronic permit only.
How long is a Work Permit valid?+
Standard 1 year, renewable. BOI up to 2 years. LTR 5 years.
📚 Official references
- กรมการจัดหางาน (DOE)— MOL Thailand
- MFA Consular Affairs— MFA Thailand
Step-by-step preparation guide
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Official sources — visa & work permit
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- Immigration Bureau — visas, 90-day reporting, TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- Department of Employment — work permits for foreigners— Department of Employment
- Board of Investment (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Thai-to-foreign staff ratio for a work permit?
- The general rule is four Thai employees per foreign work permit, together with 2 million baht of paid-up registered capital per foreigner, reduced to 1 million baht and two Thai employees where the foreigner is married to a Thai national. BOI-promoted companies, representative offices and regional offices operate under different, generally lighter, requirements.
- Can I start working while the work permit is being processed?
- No — working before the permit is issued is an offence under the Foreigners' Working Management Emergency Decree, with fines of 5,000 to 50,000 baht for the worker and up to 100,000 baht per worker for the employer, plus possible deportation and a two-year ban on re-employment. Preparatory activities such as signing your own employment contract are not treated as work, but performing duties is.
- How long does a work permit take to issue?
- At the Department of Employment a complete application is typically issued within about seven to ten working days, and applications processed through the BOI One Stop Service Center can be completed far faster, sometimes within a day or two. The visa side runs in parallel: a Non-B visa or change of status must be in place before the permit is collected.
- What happens to my work permit if I change employer?
- The permit is tied to the employer, position and workplace, so a change requires a new application by the new employer and cancellation by the old one; you cannot simply transfer the booklet. After cancellation your permission to stay is normally shortened, so the new filing must be coordinated to avoid falling out of status.
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