Work Permit - what is maximum length

[scottiejohn]

I understood that the max length of a WP was two years, but normally one year. 

 

A friend from the UK is adamant that he is being offered a three year work permit, in addition to the three year contract as a Chef in a hotel in Thailand.  Could this be true?

[ubonjoe]

The maximum length of time a work permit can be issued for is 2 years according to section 21 of the the working aliens act of 2008.

Download: Alien Working Act 2551 en - ThaiLaws.pdf

 

[BritTim]

Seems likely to be a misunderstanding. I suspect the employer is simply guaranteeing to sponsor your friend for work permits for three years, not that it can be done without renewals.

[midasthailand]

My agent recently told me that the 4 year WP was currently under consideration. Just got a 2 year myself for my BOI company.

 

[scottiejohn]

Thanks folks, that is my understanding of the situation. 1 or 2 years with renewals.

[jtrump]

Mine was issued in July 2015 until Dec 2015 of that year but on the next page was a 2 year stamp extending to Dec 2017.  This was all done at one time, so I got a 2.5 year.

Very strange.  My company takes care of every thing.  :-)

 

[natway09]

I did once get a 3 year work permit but last two have only been 2 years