Can I start work before the work permit is issued?

No. You can sign a contract, but performing the work itself before the permit is issued is illegal and risks both you and the company being fined.

Can I work for more than one company?

Yes, but each location and role must be listed on the work permit. We update the permit when you add a second employer.

What jobs are foreigners not allowed to do?

Thailand reserves certain occupations (e.g. tour guide, hairdresser, manual labour) for Thai nationals. We screen your job description before applying.

Work Permit · Pattaya, Thailand

Thai Work Permit in Pattaya

Legal authorisation to work for a Thai-based employer.

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Timeline: 2–3 weeks once the visa is in place.
Fee from: From THB 10,000 service fee plus government fees of THB 3,100 per year.
Validity: 1 year, renewable with the visa.

Free 15-minute consultation

Tell us your situation and we'll confirm if you qualify and what it costs.

Service overview

A Thai work permit is required for any foreigner working in Thailand. We prepare the full Labour Office file, brief you on the interview and handle annual renewals.

Best suited for

Foreigners on a Non-B visa starting a Thai job
Marriage-visa holders who want to work legally
Company owners filing for themselves

Eligibility requirements

Valid Non-B or marriage visa
Sponsoring Thai company meeting capital and staff ratio requirements
Job description matching one of the open occupations for foreigners
Medical certificate issued within 30 days

Documents you'll need

Passport, visa stamp and TM.6 / TM.30
Company documents (DBD, shareholder list, VAT, financials)
Education certificates and CV
Photos (5×6 cm) and medical certificate

Application process

1
Pre-check
We confirm the job description and company qualify before you apply.
2
WP.3 filing
We file the WP.3 at the Chonburi Labour Office to authorise the work permit.
3
Work permit book
After approval you collect the blue work permit book in person.
4
Annual renewal
We renew the work permit and visa together each year.

Timeline & cost at a glance

Timeline	2–3 weeks once the visa is in place.
Service fee	From THB 10,000 service fee plus government fees of THB 3,100 per year.
Validity	1 year, renewable with the visa.

Frequently asked questions

Short, factual answers to the questions we get most often in our Pattaya office.

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