Work Permit Renewal, 1St Time, What Is Needed?

[arminbkk]

Hi all,

My work permit will expire in a few weeks.

It's my first work permit with this company (in Bangkok) and also the first since a few years.

What I would like to know:

- how long before expiry date does one best start the renewal process?

- what is needed for renewal: exactly the same as before?

- further to what is needed: does one have to do a medical check again, and how

extensive does it have to be? Can one suffice with the 100 baht med certificate at the

nearby "clinic/medical practice"?

- can one already add a second future address in the renewal wp? (my company will

move about 1 month later)

Thanks!

[digitalchromakey]

See the WP5 Renewal form at this link http://wp.doe.go.th/...rm/form_tt5.pdf

Answers to your questions depend on the individual Labour Office, but best you apply at least a couple of weeks early, they will keep your Work Permit and give you a receipt in lieu.

Some areas are insisting on the health checks - others not - ask your Labour Dept, but if they want a health check it will probably be with the syphillis blood test.

One thing - when you renew your WP the stamp is added to your existing WP, so you need to use the WP6 change of details form to change/add an address http://wp.doe.go.th/...rm_tt6_area.pdf - this is a separate process/fee; if your company has all the correct paperwork for the new address then you could try to do this at the same time as you renew by submitting both forms/paperwork.

[Colabamumbai]

Re medical certificate, I have had three WP's, one required blood and urine, the other two I was just asked "Are you feeling ok."

[arminbkk]

Thanks for the replies!!

Just another question: i would assume getting a doctor's/medical certificate, following some blood tests, would suffice.

Does this have to be done at a particular hospital, i.e. government hospital, or can it be done at any hospital,

or even does 'pop n mom' clinics, where you basically buy a med cert for 100 baht or so??

Thanks!

[arthurwait]

You just have to find one that knows what you are asking for and doesn't spend half an hour asking everyone that works there what it is you want.

[digitalchromakey]

Thanks for the replies!!

Just another question: i would assume getting a doctor's/medical certificate, following some blood tests, would suffice.

Does this have to be done at a particular hospital, i.e. government hospital, or can it be done at any hospital,

or even does 'pop n mom' clinics, where you basically buy a med cert for 100 baht or so??

Thanks!

Go and ask your local Labour Dept; they can quickly specify as to what they deem is acceptable/required and where you can go to get a medical certificate, if required.

[Colabamumbai]

See the WP5 Renewal form at this link http://wp.doe.go.th/...rm/form_tt5.pdf

Answers to your questions depend on the individual Labour Office, but best you apply at least a couple of weeks early, they will keep your Work Permit and give you a receipt in lieu.

Some areas are insisting on the health checks - others not - ask your Labour Dept, but if they want a health check it will probably be with the syphillis blood test.

One thing - when you renew your WP the stamp is added to your existing WP, so you need to use the WP6 change of details form to change/add an address http://wp.doe.go.th/...rm_tt6_area.pdf - this is a separate process/fee; if your company has all the correct paperwork for the new address then you could try to do this at the same time as you renew by submitting both forms/paperwork.

Would you have a web address to download the work permit application, not the renewal.? I've searched MOL/DOE websites but cannot find one.

[Mario2008]

Forms can be downloaded here: http://wp.doe.go.th/en/downloadform

[Colabamumbai]

Forms can be downloaded here: http://wp.doe.go.th/en/downloadform

Thanks again Mario, saves me one trip to Labor Office.

[Marvo]

Forms can be downloaded here: http://wp.doe.go.th/en/downloadform

Hey Mario,

At this link there is no downloadable WP6 form. Any ideas?

Also, If I fill in a WP5 for some changes of details (at the same time as renewal), do I also need to fill in a WP6?

Cheers

Reason for edit; add last question.

[Mario2008]

Try the link from Colabamumbai http://wp.doe.go.th/sites/default/files/form/form_tt6_area.pdf

I think you also need to fill in the WP6 form, as you extend AND change your place of work.