Hi Guys,

Please will somebody be kind enough to help me with some information. I am currently on a NON "O" multiple entry visa, which is valid until December this year. I am working for a college in Salaya, north of Bangkok, the college gave me a contract in English and Thai. What is the process that I need to follow to get a work permit? and how much will it cost? and should change my visa to a NON B ?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you,

Lawrence

If married to a Thai, no need to change to a non-B visa.

Sounds like your employer never hired a foreigner before. You apply for a wok permit with the help of the school. Both of you have to fill in some forms and supply some documentation. I advise to go to the labour office with someone from the school. The labour office will guide you through the process.

Cost is 3,100 baht for a 1 year work permit.

If married to a Thai, no need to change to a non-B visa.

Sounds like your employer never hired a foreigner before. You apply for a wok permit with the help of the school. Both of you have to fill in some forms and supply some documentation. I advise to go to the labour office with someone from the school. The labour office will guide you through the process.

Cost is 3,100 baht for a 1 year work permit.

Hi, Thanks for the prompt response, I will follow your advise, yes this the first time they employed a foreigner say they don't know the process

If married to a Thai, no need to change to a non-B visa.

Sounds like your employer never hired a foreigner before. You apply for a wok permit with the help of the school. Both of you have to fill in some forms and supply some documentation. I advise to go to the labour office with someone from the school. The labour office will guide you through the process.

Cost is 3,100 baht for a 1 year work permit.

Hi, Thanks for the prompt response, I will follow your advise, yes this the first time they employed a foreigner say they don't know the process

In this case, it would be good idea for someone from the school to visit your local DOL along with you and get them to advise as to the exact process they want you to follow, one assumes here the school would not want a legal company to sort this out for you due to the cost

A school with no connection to the department of education who will give them all the advice they need? Unusual

A school with no connection to the department of education who will give them all the advice they need? Unusual

Who mentioned the the DOE ?....my post said the DOL..last time i looked the DOE doesnt issue WP's...the DOL does and typically the DOL are pretty helpful when you ask them...

Be careful when you or your employer talk to Labour, don't even insinuate you are currently working or you could have big problems

Here is a list of the requirements, I just got mine last week.

QUALIFICATIONS OF AN APPLICATION

1. Having residence in the Kingdom or having permission to stay in the Kingdom temporarily under Immigration law

(only NON-IMMIGRANTVISA is acceptable).

2. Havingthe knowledge and/or skills to perform the work as stated in the application for a work permit.

3. Not being insane or mentally sick, suffering from Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Drug Addiction, Alcoholism, Elephantitus and

Tertiary Syphilis.

4. Never having been imprisoned for violation of the Immigration Law or the Working of Alien Act at least one year prior

to the date of application. .

THE MAIN DOCUMENTS REQUIREDPlease arrange documents in the following order:

1. Application Form with 3 (3 x 4 cm.) recent photographs (taken within the last six months, not printed by computer/Polaroid)

2. FORM OF THE EMPLOYMENTCERTIFICATION

3. Passport and one copy of all pages or Certificate of Permanent Residence and Certificate of Alien with a copy.

4. Copy of the applicant's education certificate and job experience record. (Form designed by Department of

Employment is accepted In case such foreigner cannot submit the copy when applying)

5. A copy of occupation or profession license, in case which is prescribed by the related law.

6. Medical certificate showing that the applicant does not suffer from prohibited diseases, as identified by an item 3 of the above qualifications. (Issued within the last six months).

7. Map showing the location of company/enterprise

8. Power of Attorney with 10 Baht duty stamp affixed and a copy of appointee's I.D. card (if the applicant is

unable to apply in person).

9. A Power of Attorney made by the employer with 10 Baht duty stamp affixed and copies of employer's and

appointee's I.D. card.

Supported Documents as category of employer

1. Company

1.1 A copy of Thai Company Registration and a copy of recent shareholders' list. (Updated within six months). Or

foreign juristic person needs to submit a copy of BusinessOperation License of such foreigner and document about money import.

1.2 Copy of VAT Registration; form Phor Par 01 identifying type of business and Form Phor Por 09 if there is any change.

1.3 In case of foreign employer, a copy of employer's work permit is needed. If the employer is not working in

Thailand nor has no work permit, Power of Attorney certified by Notary Public and Thai Embassy is needed,

1.4 Company engaging any business which a license.Jrom the relevant AUthority is needed, for example: Factory

License; Restaurant t.icense.jl.lquor License, Cigarette License, Hotel License, Tourism License, Hospital License, Chemical Import License, etc.

1.5 A copy of SocialSecurity Payment And a copy of updated income such as BalanceSheet and VAT Payment; Phor Por 30