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    Thailand recognizes both temporary and regular work permits.How can I get a regular work permit?Can I apply for a work permit on my own?

    Yes, but the would-be employer will still need to issue the letter of support and other supporting documents.

    Who can I hire to assist me in processing my papers?

    While there are countless business consulting and human resources (HR) companies as well as agencies and law firms offering immigration services, including Ployprathip International Law Office (PILO), the expat would still need to appear in person before the Immigration Office in order to receive their visa or their annual visa extension. First-time applicants for work permits will also need to appear in person before the Labor Department. Unlike with the Immigration Office, however, the expat need not visit the Labor Department in person for a renewal of his or her work permit.

    What documents do I need to submit?How long do I have to wait for my papers to be processed?

    The amount of time varies but typically it takes 2 (two) weeks to 1 (one) month before a visa is issued. The time frame for a work permit is about the same.

    Where can I check on the status of my application?

    You or your employer can check with the relevant Immigration Office and Labor Department Office with which they submitted their applications.

    What will my proof of immigration visa and work permit be?

    The Thai Immigration Office will issue the visa in your passport. The Thai Labor Department will issue a separate work permit booklet. Expats should carry the originals or signed photocopies of these documents at all times.

    What are the government fees for a Category B Visa, re-entry permit, and work permit?How long is the validity of the immigration visa and work permit before it expires?

    Category B Visas are valid for 1 (one) year. The Labor Department can issue 1 (one) and even 2 (two) year work permits. In the case of a 2-year work permit, once a Category B Visa expires, then the expat would have to renew just the visa.

    If my passport expires before my visa and work permit expires, what should I do?

    You should contact your local Embassy to renew or issue a new passport. Once furnished, you could then request your Thai Immigration Office to move the visa to the new passport.

    When my visa and work permit expires, how can I re-enter Thailand and accept a new job?

    You would have to apply for both a new Non Immigrant Category B visa and a new work permit. Your new employer would have to supply all the necessary documents to support your applications.

    Is there a grace period to renew my work permit?

    No.

    Can I come to Thailand on a tourist visa to search and apply for jobs?

    Yes, you can find work during the valid period of your tourist visa. (Most tourist visas are valid for 60 (sixty) days though there are also 15-day, 30-day and even 90-day tourist visas depending on your home country. Extensions are also possible ranging from 7-days to 30-days). However, if you are hired by an employer, you would have to acquire a Category B Visa and a work permit before starting to work in Thailand.

    What happens when an employer asks me to work immediately without a work permit?

    Any foreign worker who works in Thailand without a valid work permit may be subject to punishment as follows:
    Up to 5 (five) years of imprisonment, or up to a THB 100,000 fine, or both imprisonment and a fine;
    Deportation or Voluntary Departure; and
    Denial of Permanent Residency or Citizenship should the expat pursue these options after several years in Thailand.



    Expats should comply with all the requirements of their visas and work permits (i.e., work at the relevant location and in the relevant field as specified in the work permit). Expats wishing to leave Thailand on a temporary basis must acquire a re-entry permit before leaving the country. Failure to do so will mean that their visas will automatically be cancelled.

    How can I transfer my visa and work permit from one employer to the next?

    As soon as you resign from your employer, the visa and work permit will automatically be cancelled. You and your Employer have the duty to report to both the Immigration Office and the Labor Department.
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