If you are looking for work permit in Thailand, then you must know that the employing must have;
- a paid-up Registered Capital of at least 2,000,000 Baht; AND
- employing 4 Thai employees.
So, how do you know if you are eligible to apply for work permit? If you have been/are;
- Offered a job in Thailand
- Starting a Thai company
- You are a company, requesting a non-immigrant visa for the applicant
- The company expresses confidence on the applicant to be of good moral
Though these are the qualifying factors, it is suggested to speak to a consultant who can look into your case and confirm your eligibility. As each case is unique this may be useful.
Documents to be submitted by the Employee
- Self-attested copies of passport
- Three recent photos (5 x 6 centimeters) wearing business attire
- CV or resume, stating the applicant’s experience in detail
- Letter of employment
- Non-immigrant visa
- Self-attested education degree
- Self-attested certificates or license
- Departure card TM.6
- Transcript
- Original marriage certificate along with its signed photocopy, wife’s ID, household registration and birth certificates of children (if married to a Thai National)
Documents to be Submitted by the Employer
- Shareholders list that is certified by the Commercial Registration Department
- Factory License that is issued by the Factory Department (if required)
- VAT Certificate – Phor Phor 20
- VAT filing (Phor Phor 30)
- Commercial Registration Department Certificate stating registration of the organization that the applicant is applying for. It should also show the name of the director(s), the company’s registered capital and its objections.
- Withholding Tax (Phor Ngor Dor 1)
- Social Security Payment Filing
Having said that, you may not require a work permit in Thailand, if you;
- Members of the consular missions
- Individuals having special permission from the Thai government
- Representatives of member countries
- Individuals who are on missions under the agreement between foreign government and Thai government
