Work Permit Application (Thailand)
We assist foreign employees and Thai employers with work permit applications, including document preparation, filing support, and guidance on compliance requirements.
Who is it for / Suitable for
Foreign nationals legally working in Thailand.
Foreign employees sponsored by a Thai company, BOI-promoted company, or representative office.
Foreign directors actively working in a Thai entity.
Applicants holding a valid Non-Immigrant B or O Visa (or eligible visa category).
Key Requirements
Valid Non-Immigrant Visa appropriate for employment.
A legally registered Thai employer.
Compliance with capital-to-foreign-employee ratio (typically 2–4 million THB per work permit, non-BOI).
Minimum Thai-to-foreigner employee ratio (generally 4:1, non-BOI).
Job position must not be on the prohibited occupations list.
Office address suitable for inspection.
Clients need to provide the following information / documents
Document Name
Notarized
Passport
Valid with Non-Immigrant Visa
No
Work permit application form (WP)
DOE format
No
Passport-sized photos
As required
No
Employment contract
Signed by employer & employee
No
Company affidavit & BOJ5
Latest DBD-issued documents
No
Company tax filings (VAT/WHT)
Proof of active business
No
Office lease & location map
Required for inspection
No
Educational certificates
Relevant to job position
Yes (if issued overseas)
Power of Attorney (if agent files)
Employer signs
Yes (if director overseas)
Average Processing Time
7–15 business days, depending on company structure and authority review. (BOI companies may receive faster processing.)
What you would get when the application is complete
Work Permit (Digital Work Permit or WP Book)
Work Permit Number
Legal authorization to work in Thailand for the approved position, employer, and location
On-going Compliance Requirements
To stay compliant after a work permit is issued:
Work only in the approved position, company, and location
Renew work permit before expiry
Update work permit upon changes (job title, salary, address, employer)
Maintain valid visa and extension of stay
Comply with Thai labor and immigration laws
Government Agencies Involved
Government agencies involved / overseeing the application:
Department of Employment (DOE)
Work permit issuance and regulation.
Ministry of Labour
Policy oversight.
Thai Immigration Bureau
Visa status and stay permissions.
Department of Business Development (DBD)
Employer verification.
Board of Investment (BOI)
For BOI-promoted companies (if applicable).
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