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Thai Visa and Work Permit
A work permit is the document that lets a foreign national legally work in Thailand; it goes hand-in-hand with a Non-Immigrant B visa. True Bizz handles the full work permit process in Bangkok — application, renewal and the employer-side requirements (registered capital and Thai-to-foreign staff ratio).
Work and live in Thailand legally.
A Thai work permit allows a non-Thai citizen to legally work and operate a business in Thailand. Work permits can be obtained by both skilled workers and standard employees and are a mandatory requirement in order to be able to work in Thailand.
How do you get a work permit in Thailand?
A work permit is the document that lets a foreign national legally perform work in Thailand. It works together with a Non-Immigrant B visa — you need both. True Bizz handles the full process in Bangkok: the application, the employer-side requirements, renewals and the related reporting.
What does the employer need?
| Requirement | Standard company | BOI company |
|---|---|---|
| Registered capital per permit | THB 2,000,000 (1,000,000 if married to a Thai) | Exempt |
| Thai employees per foreigner | 4 | Exempt |
| Processing channel | Ministry of Labour | One Stop Service Center (faster) |
What's the process and timeline?
1) Obtain the Non-B visa. 2) File the work permit with the required company and personal documents. 3) Extend the visa to a one-year stay. 4) Keep up 90-day reporting and annual renewals. A work permit is typically issued within a few working days to about two weeks once documents are ready.
Do I need to renew it?
Yes — the work permit and Non-B visa are renewed annually. True Bizz manages renewals, 90-day reports and re-entry permits so nothing lapses.
Why True Bizz?
We handle work permits end to end for foreign staff — and keep your company side compliant so permits are never at risk. See visa & work permit.
What is a Work Permit in Thailand?
A work permit in Thailand is a legal document that clearly states a foreigner's position, occupation, or job description and the name and details of the Thai company they will be working for. Those who wish to work in Thailand must hold the correct type of Visa, a Non-Immigrant B Visa, to be eligible to apply for a work permit. Individuals may only work for the company listed on the Thai work permit.
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Assistance in the preparation of all required Government forms for the work permit.
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Assistance in the preparation of the required supporting documents. This includes coordinating with the client's employer to obtain the relevant documents and make sure they are signed and stamped where needed.
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Our Visa expert will accompany the applicant to the Ministry of Labour and provide assistance.
What is the process for obtaining a work permit in Thailand?
Pre-application requirements
Our experts can assist you with the initial steps for applying for your work permit and walk you through all the relevant requirements.
1-3 business daysCollecting documents and filing the application
Our team of experts will collect, collate and fill in all the required documents, ready for your signature.
1-3 days to collect documents and prepare the applicationSubmission of application
Our Visa expert will accompany you to the Labor Office to file all the documents and application forms.
1 day for filing the application + 1 day for collecting the visaFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need a work permit to work in Thailand?
Yes. Any foreign national performing work in Thailand needs a valid work permit, together with the appropriate visa (usually a Non-Immigrant B). Working without one is illegal.
What are the company requirements to hire a foreigner?
Generally the employer needs THB 2 million in registered capital per work permit (THB 1 million if the employee is married to a Thai national) and four Thai employees per foreign worker. BOI companies are exempt from some of these.
How often must a work permit be renewed?
A work permit is typically valid for one year and renewed annually, aligned with the Non-B visa. True Bizz manages renewals and the related 90-day reporting.
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