Is the Work Permit the right fit for Emirati applicants?
Core eligibility: มี Non-B หรือ LTR/Smart · นายจ้างมีทุนจดทะเบียน ≥ 2M/ตำแหน่ง · ตำแหน่งที่ไม่สงวนสำหรับคนไทย.
Most Emirati applicants for this visa fit the profile: Phuket beach villas + Bangkok condo trophy assets + halal F&B. Top locations: Phuket, Bangkok (Sukhumvit), Pattaya, Krabi.
Emirati nationals qualify fully for the Work Permit with no source-country restriction.
Benefits for Emirati holders
• ทำงานถูกกฎหมาย • ขอประกันสังคม • ขอ Tax ID ได้
Source-country documents from United Arab Emirates
Passport (≥ 18 months validity) · 4×6 cm white-background photos · latest TM.6 / arrival card.
6–12 months of bank statements from a United Arab Emirates financial institution showing average balance and income flow.
Personal documents (birth · marriage · police clearance) translated from Arabic / English to Thai and MFA-attested + Thai Embassy-legalised in United Arab Emirates.
Our in-house Notary Public (Lawyers Council of Thailand) and certified Arabic / English ↔ Thai translators clear documents in 2–5 business days.
Filing process at กรมการจัดหางาน
1) Free 30-minute pre-screening (Arabic / English or English) — confirms eligibility and total cost.
2) Collect, translate, legalise (Apostille/MFA), courier back to Thailand.
3) Prepare petition, file online/offline at กรมการจัดหางาน with our representative present.
4) Interview (if required) + biometrics + visa/E-Visa issuance.
5) Ongoing: 90-day Report · Re-entry Permit · Work Permit · renewals — all managed by us.
Tax considerations Emirati applicants often miss
Tax residency: 180+ days/year in Thailand = Thai tax resident. Plan with a Thai tax adviser BEFORE wiring funds in.
Double Tax Treaty: Thailand ↔ United Arab Emirates — we obtain a Certificate of Residence so you can claim the credit at home.
work visas do not carry a special tax rate, but standard Thai deductions still apply.
Why Emirati clients choose NYC Legal
100+ Emirati cases per year — we know how your home-country bank and notary will format documents.
Notary + lawyer + MOF-registered tax accountant on one team. No multi-firm coordination needed.
Status updates in Arabic / English at every step, photo of every document, online tracking dashboard.
FAQ
Can Emirati nationals apply for the Work Permit?
Yes — eligibility centres on: มี Non-B หรือ LTR/Smart / นายจ้างมีทุนจดทะเบียน ≥ 2M/ตำแหน่ง. We assess your case free in 30 minutes.
What is the all-in cost?
Starts at quoted on request + government fees + United Arab Emirates translation/Apostille costs (quoted on real documents).
How long does it take?
7–15 business days at กรมการจัดหางาน once source-country documents are complete.
Can it be done while I am still in United Arab Emirates?
Yes — sign a POA at the Thai Embassy in United Arab Emirates (or Apostille). We file end-to-end.
Does this visa allow me to work in Thailand?
A separate Work Permit must be obtained from the Department of Employment — we file it in parallel.
Is renewal easy?
We handle renewal + 90-day Report + Re-entry Permit so you never have to queue at Immigration yourself.