Employees who receive a Non-Immigrant “B” visa can work in Thailand once he/she is being granted a Work Permit. Upon arrival in Thailand, employees must contact IAO to request supporting documents for the work permit application. Work permit can be applied at Chiang Mai Provincial Employment Office where the applicant will be obligated to pay income tax accordingly.
Required Documents
- Copy of the passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- All copies of Non-Immigrant “B” visa
- Copy of the TM.30
- Resume/CV
- Copies of educational qualification such as diplomas or teaching certificates
- 3 photographs (4 x 6 cm)
- Medical Certificate certifying that the applicant does not have the following conditions or diseases: Mental illness or Mental infirmity, Leprosy, Tuberculosis (at the infective stage), Elephantiasis (at the symptomatic stage), Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, or Tertiary Syphilis.
The necessary support documents will be prepared by IAO which takes 7-10 working days to process.
Fee
The fee for Work Permit changes depending on the duration of the permit:
- Up to 3 months: 850 Thai Baht
- Between 3 to 6 months: 1,600 Thai Baht
- Longer between 6 to 12 months: 3,100 Thai Baht
Note: An alien in violation of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) concerning taking up employment without work permit or the Royal Decree B.E. 2522 (1979) concerning holding employment in certain restricted occupations and professions shall be prosecuted and imprisoned or fined, or shall face both penalties.
