A Thai work permit is the document that lets a foreigner work legally in Thailand, for one named employer and position. Your start date depends on it, and your employer may not yet qualify to sponsor you. We check eligibility on day one, file the visa and permit in the right order, and confirm in writing when you can legally start.
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What You Get
Before filing, we confirm your employer has THB 2 million of paid-up capital and 4 Thai employees for each foreign employee, so there are no surprises at the counter.
Work permit application through the e-WorkPermit system (in Thailand, or form BT.32 filed by the employer while the employee is still abroad), employment contract, job description, qualifications, and translations: we prepare every document the Department of Employment (DOE) requires.
We file with the Department of Employment, pay the government fee on your behalf, and follow the application until your e-WorkPermit card is issued.
We file each renewal 30 to 60 days before expiry, so there is never a gap in your right to work.
We explain the rules to employer and employee alike, so nobody breaks them by accident.
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Active SME clients
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2015
Founded in Bangkok
200+
Active SME clients
1 day
Reply time (business day)
How It Works
A clear, structured approach from start to finish.
Before we prepare anything, we confirm paid-up capital (THB 2 million per foreign employee), 4 Thai employees per foreigner, and the company's Social Security Office (SSO) registration.
We confirm the job is not one reserved for Thai nationals under the Ministry of Labor list, and that the job description explains why the company needs a foreign employee.
We assemble the full file (employment contract, job description, company financial statements, and your qualifications), translate it, and submit it to the Department of Employment. Processing time depends on the authority and on your documents.
The DOE issues your e-WorkPermit, valid for up to 2 years and never longer than your visa. We file each renewal 30 to 60 days before expiry and recheck the employer's capital and staff ratio every time.
Before we prepare anything, we confirm paid-up capital (THB 2 million per foreign employee), 4 Thai employees per foreigner, and the company's Social Security Office (SSO) registration.
We confirm the job is not one reserved for Thai nationals under the Ministry of Labor list, and that the job description explains why the company needs a foreign employee.
We assemble the full file (employment contract, job description, company financial statements, and your qualifications), translate it, and submit it to the Department of Employment. Processing time depends on the authority and on your documents.
The DOE issues your e-WorkPermit, valid for up to 2 years and never longer than your visa. We file each renewal 30 to 60 days before expiry and recheck the employer's capital and staff ratio every time.
Transparent Pricing
Mandatory employment authorization for all foreign nationals working in Thailand. Bundle with Non-B Visa to save THB 10,000 versus separate filings.
| Tier / Variant | What's included | Govt / 3rd-party fees | Plizz service fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Permit (stand-alone) | Work permit application when visa is already in place. Department of Employment submission + employer compliance review. | Department of Employment fee (variable by permit duration) | THB 20,000 one-time |
| Visa + Work Permit (bundle)Save THB 10,000 | Combined Non-B Visa + Work Permit application: saves THB 10,000 vs. separate filings. | Embassy + Department of Employment fees (variable) | THB 35,000 one-time |
Work Permit (stand-alone)
Work permit application when visa is already in place. Department of Employment submission + employer compliance review.
Visa + Work Permit (bundle)
Combined Non-B Visa + Work Permit application: saves THB 10,000 vs. separate filings.
Optional Add-Ons
| Add-on | Fee | Notes | Add to quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90-day reporting (annual) | THB 6,000 / year | All four reports for the year, handled by Plizz. | |
| Non-Immigrant B Visa (stand-alone) | THB 25,000 one-time | See Non-Immigrant B Visa page; included in the bundle above. | |
| 90-day Reporting | THB 3,000 / request | Required for non-immigrant visa holders staying ≥ 90 days. | |
| Work permit extension | Get a quote · 1 business day Reason for quote:Why: depends on employer status and remaining visa validity | Renewal at end of validity. |
90-day reporting (annual)
All four reports for the year, handled by Plizz.
Non-Immigrant B Visa (stand-alone)
See Non-Immigrant B Visa page; included in the bundle above.
90-day Reporting
Required for non-immigrant visa holders staying ≥ 90 days.
Work permit extension
Reason for quote:Why: depends on employer status and remaining visa validity
Renewal at end of validity.
Pricing Notes
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Who this is for
Any foreigner who works in Thailand, paid or unpaid, as a manager or a specialist, needs a valid work permit from the Department of Employment.
Your Plizz Contact
Visa & Work Permit Specialist
Thai immigration and labor relations: Immigration Bureau, BOI, MFA, Department of Employment liaison
Why Plizz
Working without a valid permit is an offence for both employee and employer. Plizz checks the employer before filing and times the permit with your Non-B visa, so you are covered from your first day and renewed before each expiry.
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The DOE turns applications away at the counter when the employer fails the staff ratio or capital check, and that causes delays. Our company review finds these gaps before any form leaves our office.
Working even one day before the permit is issued is an offence: a fine of THB 5,000 to 50,000 and possible deportation for you, and a fine of THB 10,000 to 100,000 per foreign worker for your employer. We confirm in writing the date you can legally start.
Buying the Non-B visa and work permit separately costs from THB 45,000. The bundle is THB 35,000 and keeps both filings in the right order. We apply it for every new hire unless the visa is already in place.
Each renewal needs the employer's latest financial statements. If the audit runs late, the renewal is blocked, and so is the visa extension that depends on it. Plizz's accounting and immigration teams share one compliance calendar, so no renewal misses its window.
Common Questions
Answers to the most common questions before and during engagement.
The 4:1 staff ratio: a common and expensive surprise
Your employer has 3 Thai employees and files your work permit application. The DOE rejects it on the spot: not enough Thai staff. Before filing again, your employer must hire a fourth Thai employee, register them with the SSO, and wait for them to appear in SSO records. Meanwhile, you are in Thailand on a 90-day Non-B visa, your start date has passed, and every week of delay costs both sides. Our company review finds the gap before the visa is even filed, so it is fixed before it becomes a crisis.
How Plizz compares
Working without a valid permit is an offence. The real difference between the options is not speed: it is who spots an employer eligibility problem before it becomes yours.
| Approach | What you get | The risk |
|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself at the DOE | No agent fees | No company review. Eligibility problems surface at the DOE counter on filing day, followed by weeks of delay while the staff ratio is fixed. |
| Visa agent (visa only) | Visa handled; work permit left to the employer | Timing errors: the employee starts work before the permit is issued, and nobody warns the employer. No one is responsible for the gap between the visa and the work permit. |
| Employer's in-house HR | Internal management | HR may not know the 4:1 ratio rule, may not track renewal dates, and may not see that the audit is running late, which blocks the renewal. |
| Plizz | Company review before filing, visa and work permit bundled and filed in order, payroll set up by the same team, and renewals tracked on the same calendar as the annual audit | No gap between visa and work permit, between work permit and payroll, or at renewal. |
Explore More
The work permit and Non-B visa must be filed in the right order. Take them together to save at least THB 10,000 and avoid starting work without a permit.
The visa that goes with the work permit. Take both for THB 35,000, save at least THB 10,000, and get the order right. The usual starting point for a new foreign hire.
If your employer has BOI promotion, your visa and work permit go through the BOI one-stop center instead of the regular DOE route: faster, with no 4:1 ratio or THB 2 million capital rule for BOI-approved positions.
For qualifying professionals, remote workers, investors, and retirees: a 10-year Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa with a digital work permit and no yearly DOE renewal. Highly skilled professionals also get a 17% flat personal income tax rate.
If your company plans to hire several foreign specialists, BOI promotion removes the 4:1 ratio and the THB 2 million capital rule for approved positions, and makes each work permit faster and simpler.
Insights
A comprehensive guide to Thai work permits for SMEs: eligibility, required documents, the application steps and how to hire foreign employees compliantly.
Seven crucial steps to renew your work permit in Thailand, from checking the expiry date and gathering documents to submitting the application on time.
Staying compliant on a Thai Non-B visa: work permit, one-year extension requirements by nationality, company criteria, 90-day reporting (TM.47) and re-entry permits.
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The work permit and visa must both be in place before day one. Take them together and save at least THB 10,000. Every engagement includes an employer eligibility check.
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