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.

Thailand Work Permit Application — Products Area

Our Thailand Work Permit Application 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 Thailand Work Permit Application 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.

Thailand Work Permit — Practitioner Guide for Foreigners & Employers

Editorial photograph of a Thai work permit blue book — Editorial illustration (AI-generated, editorially reviewed — no real persons or brand logos depicted).

Regulatory & Standards Citations

Royal Decree — Royal Decree Concerning Management of Foreign Workers' Employment B.E. 2560 (2017) and amendments [source]
กระทรวงแรงงาน — กฎกระทรวงกำหนดงานที่ห้ามคนต่างด้าวทำ [source]

Common Pitfalls (From Field Experience)

Starting work before WP issuance is illegal and triggers fines plus deportation risk.
WP that doesn't match the actual role/location is invalid.

Decision Tree

ถือ Non-B / SMART / LTR อยู่แล้ว?: Yes → ยื่น WP ตามช่องทาง visa เดิม; No → ขอ Non-B ก่อน แล้วยื่น WP

Options Compared

Option	Best for	Timeline	Cost (THB)
Standard WP (Non-B)	จ้างงานทั่วไป	7–14 วันทำการ	3,000–6,000 (ราชการ) + ค่าบริการ
SMART Visa WP-exempt	ผู้เชี่ยวชาญ / นักลงทุน	20–30 วัน	10,000+ (ราชการ)

WP-RUSH · WP-RUSHDepartment of Employment · Ministry of Labour

Rush Work Permit (5–7 business days) · Filed at the Department of Employment · THB 18,000–32,000 · 5–7 business days

Executive rush pack for hires that must start within the week — priority filing plus a dedicated agent-of-record at DOE.

Price

THB 18,000–32,000

All-in agent fee

Delivery

5–7 business days

Validity: 1 ปี (ต่อได้)

Availability

Agent-of-record ready

Department of Employment · fast-track window

Call 083-249-4999 LINE chat @nyclegal WhatsApp Email quote

DOE HQ · Ministry of Labour, Bangkok·Alien Employment Act B.E. 2551 compliant

At a glance

THB 18,000

From

5–7d

Delivery

WP RUSH

What is included

Document prep and DOE lodgment within 24 hours
Fast-track queue slot at DOE HQ every business day
After-hours medical exam at partner hospitals
Sealed courier delivery of the blue book
Same-day TM.30 + SSO contract bridging

Not included (transparent)

Excludes THB 3,100 fee · Rush guarantee void if corporate documents are incomplete

Common use cases

CEO / CTO onboarding within one week
Listed companies working against an audit deadline
M&A integrations moving key expat staff into Thailand

What THB 18,000–32,000 covers

The THB 18,000–32,000 fee covers full document prep (ตท.1/2/3 + corporate bundle), a medical exam at a DOE-approved hospital, DOE lodgment, daily status tracking, blue-book pickup, and bridging to TM.30, SSO, and the Revenue Department. Government fees (THB 3,100 / year) are quoted separately.

Timing: 5–7 business days — how much faster can it go?

The Department of Employment (Ministry of Labour) is the sole issuing authority for Thai Work Permits under the Alien Employment Act B.E. 2551. Filing via a licensed agent-of-record removes 4–6 hours of queueing and eliminates the most common rejection cause — inconsistent ตท.1/2/3 wording.

Re-filing guarantee if DOE rejects the initial submission

ตท.1 is the WP application, ตท.2 is the bilingual employment contract, and ตท.3 is the employer questionnaire. Corporate proofs include ภพ.20 (VAT registration), บอจ.5 (shareholder list), one year of audited financials, and a certificate of incorporation issued within the last 6 months.

Why file via an agent-of-record at the Department of Employment (DOE)

Standard turnaround is 5–7 business days from the moment the corporate bundle is complete. Rush 5–7 days is available for executives on tight onboarding. The Digital WP portal cuts an extra 2–3 days when everything is uploaded correctly from the start.

The 4:1 Thai-to-foreign staff ratio under the Alien Employment Act

TM.30 must be filed within 24 hours of an expat's arrival at their residence. SSO registration is required within 30 days of the first working day. The Revenue Department issues a monthly withholding tax certificate — our team bridges all three systems automatically.

TM.30, SSO, and Revenue bridging in one filing

The Alien Employment Act enforces a 4:1 Thai-to-foreign staff ratio for general businesses. BOI-promoted firms enjoy an unlimited quota; SMEs that fall short can apply for a case-by-case waiver through the Ministry of Labour, especially for startups, R&D, and technology-transfer roles.

How the filing runs

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1. Collect employer & expat information
Via LINE @nyclegal / email / WhatsApp. The team reviews corporate documents and the 4:1 ratio within 30 minutes.
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2. Prepare ตท.1 · ตท.2 · ตท.3
The team drafts the WP application, bilingual employment contract, and employer questionnaire, sending them for client review before lodgment.
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3. DOE-approved medical exam (6-disease)
Slots are booked at hospitals recognised by the Department of Employment — the expat spends about 45 minutes on-site.
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4. DOE lodgment and daily follow-up
The agent-of-record files and pushes the case at DOE every business day, sending status updates via LINE.
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5. Blue-book pickup + TM.30 / SSO / Revenue bridge
The blue book is delivered to the company address and TM.30, SSO, and withholding tax are bridged in the same week.

Where it is accepted

Department of Employment fast-trackOne-Stop Service CenterBoard of Investment (OSS bridge)

Frequently asked

Q1.Do you provide a full VAT invoice?

Yes — issued to the company address and compatible with withholding tax and Revenue e-Tax Invoice standards.

Q2.What if the SME does not yet meet 4:1?

A case-by-case waiver may be granted for startups, R&D, and technology-transfer roles. We advise before filing to reduce reject risk.

Q3.How is Rush Work Permit (5–7 business days) priced?

THB 18,000–32,000 covers everything: document prep, medical, DOE lodgment, agent-of-record filing, and TM.30 / SSO / Revenue bridging. Government fees are quoted separately at THB 3,100 / year.

Q4.Is expat information kept confidential?

Yes — used only for DOE lodgment, stored on ISO-27001 servers, and never shared with third parties. Fully PDPA-compliant.

Q5.Does the expat need to visit DOE in person?

No — the agent-of-record files on their behalf, except for the medical exam and, in some cases, the physical blue-book handover.

Q6.How long does it take?

5–7 business days is standard. Rush 5–7 days is available for executive onboarding. The Digital WP portal shortens the timeline by 2–3 days when documents are complete.

Q7.Do you serve BOI-promoted firms?

Yes — the team is authorised at the OSS counter in Chamchuri Square and can file Non-B, WP, and Smart Visa in one visit, with unlimited WP quota for BOI companies.

Q8.What is the 4:1 ratio?

The Alien Employment Act B.E. 2551 requires four Thai employees for every foreign hire in general businesses. BOI-promoted firms are exempt.

Related WP / BOI packs

Standard Work Permit (Blue Book · new issuance)

THB 12,000–22,000 · 10–20d

Digital Work Permit (e-workpermit.doe.go.th)

THB 10,000–18,000 · 7–15d

Smart Visa E / I / IC (Executive / Investor / Innovation)

THB 35,000–70,000 · 30–60d

Ready to lodge ตท.1?

Tell us the role, salary band, and start date — Rush Work Permit (5–7 business days) takes 5–7 business days and comes with our 60-day re-filing guarantee.