Work Permit in Thailand: How Long it Takes & How Much it Costs

In preparation for your career in Thailand, a work permit is one document you must obtain before legally working there. Before applying for a work permit in Thailand, you need to ensure that you meet the specific requirements for the type of work you intend to perform, and having a job offer from a company registered in Thailand as the employer will play a significant role in assisting you with the application process.

To start the application process, you will need to prepare several documents.

Preparing the Required Documents

In Thailand, employers are usually responsible for submitting the work permit application, which can be done before or after the foreign employee arrives in the country. However, once approved, the employee must be physically present to collect the work permit.

Below are the lists of documents needed from both the employer and foreign individual applying for a work permit.

Documents From Employer (Company):

A work permit application form (WP.3)
Company registration certificate and list of shareholders
VAT certificate and filings
Social Security payment forms
Corporate income tax filings
Employment contract between the company and the foreign individual

Documents Required from Foreign Individuals:

Original passport and copies of Non-immigrant visa page, latest entry page, and biodata page
Copies of work experience certificates from previous employers
Copies of educational certificates or degrees
A recently issued medical certificate
Three photos that are 3 ✕ 4 cm. in size, taken no more than six months ago
Other job-relevant certificates and licenses

The foreigner must sign all copies of the original documents. On top of that, certain documents need to be translated into Thai, especially if they are written in a language other than English. So, be sure to prepare these documents ahead of time.

How Long Does it Take to Get A Work Permit in Thailand?

The Ministry of Labor is responsible for processing and approving work permits for foreigners. Once all documents are filed, the applicant will receive a notification slip stating the date when the permit can be collected. Normally, the process takes around seven to ten business days or roughly one week.

Though, the timeline can vary depending on various factors, including the workload of the department, the completeness of the application, and the type of work permit being requested. In certain cases, it may take up to three months.

Additionally, after getting a work permit in Thailand, you must also extend your work visa from ninety days to at least one year.

How Much Does it Cost to Get A Work Permit in Thailand?

The cost of a work permit in Thailand depends on many things. It depends on the duration of the work permit and other fees such as application fee, translation, and legalization of documents fee. Also, you need to take into consideration the cost of applying for a work visa.

Cost of Getting a Non-immigrant B visa:

A single-entry fee: two thousand Baht with three months validity
Multiple entry fee: five thousand Baht with one-year validity

Work Permit Application Fees:

Application fee: one hundred Baht
Work permit fee: seven hundred and fifty Baht for three months validity
Work permit fee: one thousand and five hundred Baht for three to six months of validity
Work permit fee: three thousand Baht for six months to one-year validity

Please also note that there are other fees, such as:

Medical examination fee
Translation & legalization of documents fee
Agency or law firm fee

In summary, getting a work permit in Thailand usually takes approximately seven to ten business days, while the work permit in Thailand cost can vary depending on several factors, you might need to pay between four thousand to eight thousand Baht or more.

Still, the overall process can be at times baffling and require solid preparation. However, the process can be made a lot easier with the help of a work permit service provider like ManpowerGroup Thailand.

ManpowerGroup Thailand’s Work Permit Service

ManpowerGroup Thailand offers a full range of work permit services in Thailand, including consulting, compiling, organizing, and expediting work permit and Non-B visa applications. We can also assist in obtaining Non-O visas for spouses and children of employees, as well as handling reports to immigration, re-entry permits for overseas travel, and applications renewal.

At first, it may seem difficult to obtain a Work Permit in Thailand. Albeit, with ManpowerGroup’s services, issues can be anticipated and solved to make the process as easy as possible.

See more details of our work permit service, click here.

About ManpowerGroup Thailand

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