Thai work permit отделён от visa stamp — нужны оба aligned для legal work у тайского employer. Immigration выдаёт Non-B (или category-specific) permission; Department of Employment — permit booklet на одного employer, одну job description и одну location.
Visa + permit: два слоя
| Document | Who issues | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Non-B visa | Thai embassy / Immigration | Entry и stay category |
| Work permit | Department of Employment | Legal work for named employer |
| Extension of stay | Immigration | Annual renewal linked to employment |
Без valid permit performing work in Thailand — даже unpaid onsite consulting — fines, detention, deportation.
Related: Non-B work visa guide · Tax ID for foreigners
Standard employer-sponsored path
- 1
Job offer от Thai-registered company
Company must meet capitalization и Thai staff ratio rules unless BOI-promoted.
- 2
Non-B visa в embassy
Offer letter, company docs, passport, photos — timing varies by post.
- 3
Enter Thailand and report
Employer initiates work permit application within statutory window after arrival.
- 4
Work permit issuance
Blue booklet listing position, employer address, expiry.
- 5
Immigration extension
Extend stay to match employment — typically one year — provincial Immigration.
- 6
Annual renewal cycle
Renew permit with HR, then extend visa before permit expiry — miss dates and both lapse.
Warning
Permit authorises one employer only. Side gigs, freelance clients in Thailand или teaching at second school without amendment — violations.
Documents employers typically collect
Foreign employee file
- Passport biodata и Non-B pages
- Degree certificates и transcripts (apostille/legalisation may apply)
- Resume/CV matching job description
- Medical certificate (some employers)
- Passport photos — Thai spec
- Thai address и TM.30 receipt
- Marriage certificate if using spousal support docs
HR quality varies — Bangkok expats often use employer legal teams; smaller provinces need patience.
BOI и promoted companies
Board of Investment promoted firms enjoy streamlined permits и visa lanes for skilled roles. Smart visa и LTR categories overlap но not automatic work permission — read category terms.
Compare long-stay routes: DTV vs LTR · LTR visa guide
Changing jobs
Switching employers requires cancelled old permit и new application — silent transfer невозможен. Gap days between employers affect extension eligibility; plan with both HR departments.
Tax ID и social security
Employers register employees for social security (SSO) where applicable. Foreigners need Tax ID (TIN) for payroll — HR usually files; self-follow-up via Tax ID guide.
Remote work without Thai employer
| Status | Typical rule |
|---|---|
| Tourist / exemption | No local work |
| DTV | Remote foreign employment only — no Thai clients |
| Non-B + permit | Work for sponsoring employer only |
| LTR WFT category | Defined remote rules — verify BOI terms |
Hub: DTV complete guide
Penalties for working without permit
Fines up to ฿100 000, imprisonment terms, deportation, blacklist entries в enforcement cases. Immigration audits at language schools и agencies — verify employer legitimacy before relocating.
Overstay intersects harshly — overstay guide
Practical expat tips
- Keep permit booklet dry и on person during work hours when required
- Before vacation, confirm re-entry permit if on single-entry
- File 90-day reports — employment does not exempt TM.47 — task hub
- Bank accounts: work permit often unlocks branch acceptance — banking guide
Интерактивные инструменты
Visa Expiry Calculator
Enter your entry date and permitted stay to see your visa expiry date and days remaining.
Stamp dates, visa conditions, and extension approvals vary. Always check your passport stamp, 90-day reporting obligations, and official immigration records.
Частые вопросы
Можно ли работать, пока permit оформляется?
Нет — дата начала после выдачи, если HR не подтвердит редкое training exemption.
Даёт ли брак с тайцем право на работу?
Брак поддерживает Non-O family visa — не automatic work permit. Нужен employer sponsorship.
Можно ли волонтёрить без permit?
Unpaid onsite work у организаций может требовать разрешения — уточните у counsel работодателя.
Сколько занимает выдача?
BOI routes: дни–недели. Standard companies: несколько недель. Provincial offices vary.
