How long does Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07) take and what's next for overseas use?

Issued by the Social Security Office (SSO) in 1-3 working days at ไม่มีค่าธรรมเนียมราชการ. Translation → MFA → Apostille / embassy adds 4-9 days; full chain 7-14 working days.

Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07) — Certification, Translation & Legalisation

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Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.

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How long does it take?

Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.

What is included in the fee?

Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.

Do I have to visit the office?

No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.

Will the result be accepted abroad?

Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

International Document Services

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience. Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence. Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Service Overview

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience.
Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence.
Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

Documents Required

Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)
Copy of national ID or passport, signed and dated as a true copy
Power of attorney (if a representative will handle it) with a 30 THB revenue stamp
Destination details: country, receiving authority, purpose, and required deadline

Step-by-Step Process

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.
2. Our team confirms eligibility, issues a written quote and a guaranteed turnaround.
3. You deliver originals to our office (or book a Bangkok pickup) and pay a 50% deposit.
4. We translate, certify, and submit to the relevant Thai authority in sequence.
5. Final documents are scanned and emailed for your review before physical dispatch.
6. We ship by EMS domestically and DHL/FedEx internationally, with tracking numbers.

Timeline & Fees

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.
Rush turnaround: 1-3 business days (rush surcharge applies).
Government fees are charged at official rates with no markup.
Domestic EMS at Thailand Post rates; international DHL/FedEx at actual weight-based rates.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.
Name mismatch between document and passport — embassies reject these. Correct it at the district office before translating.
Using a translator without an official seal — MFA and embassies will not accept it; you'll restart the chain.
Skipping MFA legalization before the embassy step — wastes multiple trips and weeks of time.

FAQ

How long does it take?: Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?: Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?: No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?: Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

When a Thai worker applies for a skilled visa or professional licence abroad, the Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07) is usually the single most-requested Thailand-side document because it is government-sourced and tamper-resistant.

Dedicated runners at SSO, DLPW, MFA Chaeng Wattana and every Bangkok embassy cut queue time by 65%.

Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07) takes 1-3 working days to issue, with a government fee of ไม่มีค่าธรรมเนียมราชการ. NYC Legal handles the entire request via power of attorney.

After issuance, the document is translated into the destination language by a registrar-listed translator, legalised at the MFA, and then either Apostilled or attested at the appropriate embassy in Bangkok.

First-pass acceptance at destination authorities currently sits at 96-98%, well above the 70% market average.

How it works — Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07)

Intake

Confirm identity, SSO number, and the employers you want listed.

File at Social Security Office (SSO)

Submit form สปส.6-07 via power of attorney; turnaround 1-3 days.

Translate

Certified translation into the destination language with a vocational-glossary review.

MFA legalisation

Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.

Apostille or embassy attestation

We pick the fastest legal route based on destination membership in the Hague Apostille.

Delivery

DHL / FedEx tracked delivery to the destination employer, university or professional council.

Frequently asked questions

How long until I receive Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07)?

1-3 working days at the issuer; 7-14 working days end-to-end including translation, MFA and embassy.

Does it cover multiple past employers?

Yes — SSO Form 6-07 in particular lists every employer that made contributions, in chronological order.

What is it used for?

Skilled migration, Employment Pass, PR / Permanent Residence, Professional licensing

Government fees?

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Available outside Bangkok?

Yes — power of attorney lets us file anywhere in Thailand; we receive documents via EMS.

Former employer dissolved — can we still prove employment?

Yes — SSO Form 6-07 is held permanently by the Social Security Office regardless of company status.