Work Permit Cancellation (WP.13) — Termination, Resignation, Closure

Employment, HR & work permit reference — 32 answers

Compiled from the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541, the Emergency Decree on Managing the Work of Aliens B.E. 2560 (as amended), and published requirements of the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, BOI, Social Security Office and the Labour Court, as cited on each service page. Government fees are official rates passed through at cost; stated durations are estimates that depend on authority queues.

• Q14146. Work Permit Cancellation (WP.13) — Termination, Resignation, Closure — key steps and requirements

  When a foreign employee resigns, is dismissed, or the company closes, the employer must file WP.13 (cancellation) at DOE within 15 days — fine up to THB 100,000 (RA on Foreign Employment B.E. 2560 s.72). Steps: (1) termination letter with statutory severance; (2) return the blue WP booklet; (3) notify Immigration to void the Non-B within 30 days; (4) close SSO. The expat retains 7–24 days of legal stay depending on visa type. Service quoted after document review. Sources: https://www.doe.go.th/ , https://www.immigration.go.th/

• Q14148. Work Permit Cancellation (WP.13) — Termination, Resignation, Closure — turnaround and starting fee?

  Turnaround 3–5 business days; service quoted after document review. Work-permit government fees follow the Department of Employment schedule and are passed through at cost.

• Q14157. Penalty for missing the 15-day deadline?

  Up to quoted on request (RA on Foreign Employment B.E. 2560 s.72). DOE will flag the company Non-Compliant, jeopardising future WP applications for other staff.

• Q14158. How long can the expat stay after cancellation?

  Non-B is voided 30 days after WP cancellation. Immigration usually stamps 7 days of grace to depart (24 days in some Change-to-Non-O cases).

• Q14159. What must an employer return when an expat resigns?

  (1) Blue WP booklet; (2) resignation letter; (3) Certificate of Employment — required within 7 days under Labour Act s.14/1.

• Q14160. Do I have to cancel before moving to a new employer?

  Yes — old employer files WP.13 first; the new employer then files a fresh TT.3 (see 'amendment' leaf for the full switch flow).

• Q14161. Company closure — cancel all WPs first?

  Yes — every expat's WP must be cancelled before dissolution at DBD, plus statutory severance and closure of SSO contributions.

• Q14162. Severance for terminated expats?

  Same as Thai staff under the Labour Protection Act: 120 days–1 yr = 30 days pay · 1–3 yr = 90 · 3–6 yr = 180 · 6–10 yr = 240 · 10–20 yr = 300 · 20+ = 400 (except gross misconduct).

• Q14163. Can the expat reclaim SSO contributions?

  Yes — file SSO 6-07 at the SSO office for Voluntary Withdrawal (Old-Age Lump Sum) with interest, wired to a Thai or overseas account.

• Q14164. What if the expat has disappeared?

  Employer files WP.13 with a police report and explanation; DOE cancels, and Immigration flags overstay if the person doesn't report.

• Q956182. What are the end-to-end steps for wp cancellation?

  We start with a document and fact review, prepare and verify the file, submit to the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau, follow up on any queries raised by officials, and hand over the completed result with a full copy set. For wp cancellation a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd

• Q956184. Which documents are required for wp cancellation?

  The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to wp cancellation, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist before your appointment.

• Q956186. How long does wp cancellation take?

  Timing depends on the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau queue, how complete your file is, and public holidays. Our own preparation usually takes a few business days; the official stage is an estimate that can shift. We give you a realistic wp cancellation timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.

• Q956188. What costs are involved in wp cancellation and how are they calculated?

  There are two components: official government fees passed through at the published rate, and our professional fee, which depends on scope, document volume and urgency of wp cancellation. Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume — ask our team before work starts. You always receive a written breakdown before work begins — no hidden charges.

• Q956190. Can wp cancellation be handled if I live upcountry or overseas?

  Yes. Send photos of your documents via LINE for a feasibility check, then we proceed under a power of attorney, or you sign at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate where you live and courier the originals back. For wp cancellation we map out the fastest and safest option before you commit.

• Q956192. What are the most common mistakes in wp cancellation and how do we prevent them?

  The usual causes of rejection are name spellings that differ between documents, documents that expire before the filing date, uncertified copies, and translations that do not match the original. the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau returns files for exactly these reasons, so we cross-check names, dates and seals across every page before submitting wp cancellation.

• Q956194. Which laws or regulations govern wp cancellation?

  The framework is set by the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners B.E. 2560 and the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541, together with the regulations and notifications issued by the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau, which are revised from time to time. Before advising on wp cancellation we verify the version in force on the filing date and rely on official sources rather than second-hand summaries.

• Q956196. What happens if wp cancellation is rejected or returned for correction?

  First we obtain the written reason from the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau, then separate formal defects (fixable and quickly refiled) from substantive or eligibility issues (which need a change of approach). Where the error is ours, we redo wp cancellation at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.

• Q956198. Who is wp cancellation for, and what are the eligibility conditions?

  It suits anyone who must present the result of wp cancellation to a government body, bank, educational institution or overseas counterparty. Applicant eligibility and supporting documents follow the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau rules; some cases require the document holder in person or a properly executed power of attorney. We screen eligibility free of charge before accepting the case.

• Q956200. How long does the result of wp cancellation stay valid?

  Certified documents rarely carry an expiry date themselves, but most receiving authorities require issuance within 3–6 months of submission, and some are stricter. Check the destination's rule before starting wp cancellation so nothing has to be redone; we plan the sequence around your filing deadline.