swbaggies Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Hi I have just received my first work permit book. The school ha e insisted they keep it on site. They allow me to take it if I need it for a purpose like travelling but I thought it was mine and should be kept by me all the time... What is normal practice? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Some schools do keep them for security reasons and some let the employee keep them. It's not easy to replace them if they are lost or stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyL Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Always left it with the HR team. I will keep all my other docs at home. If I need the WP I take it and then return to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymonddiaz Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 It's technically yours....but let them keep it close so in case Big Santa Claus Joke comes around , you will still be around.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I used to keep the WP with me but my employer had copies of it. Granted, this was back in 2001 and I no longer work in the LOS. Not sure just what the protocol is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Mine is always with me as I could be at any one of five offices or several dozen construction sites around Bangkok (it lives with my work PC and ID). That said, I've never been asked for it other than by immigration when doing extensions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmeurett Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I have a copy of my passport in my truck. I leave my Passport where it is safe at home. Make a copy of your work permit and keep it handy. As well as your pass port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 As I understand it your work permit belongs to the Ministry of Labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 (edited) In Saudi they kept my passport, though that is technically illegal. When in Rome and all that. It would only be a problem if you were un able to access it when needed. Edited December 17, 2018 by thaibeachlovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Isn't the departure process different for WP holders? As in proof of tax payments can be required. But, I never heard of anybody needing to show WP to leave, but don't know anyone, who had to prove taxes, either, but there are some notices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomadic Flow Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I have a question. When you stop working (either through resignation or getting let go), are you supposed hand your work permit back to your employer? Or can you keep it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 You give it back to the labour office an should get a form that shows your work permit has been cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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