Employment Certificate + SSO History + Payslip — For Visa, Bank, Government

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.

• Q14226. Employment Certificate + SSO History + Payslip — For Visa, Bank, Government — key steps and requirements

  Five commonly requested employment documents: (1) Bilingual Certificate of Employment — for Schengen/UK visa, bank account, loan; (2) 12-month SSO history (SSO 6-11) — issued in 30 min; (3) 3–12 months of payslips signed and stamped by HR; (4) PND.1 individual withholding certificate — confirms salary; (5) PND.91 tax certificate from the Revenue Department (3 business days). Service quoted on request depending on volume; 1–5 business days; add Notary + Legalization for overseas filings. Sources: https://www.mol.go.th/ , https://www.sso.go.th/

• Q14228. Employment Certificate + SSO History + Payslip — For Visa, Bank, Government — turnaround and starting fee?

  Turnaround 1–5 business days; service quoted after document review. Work-permit government fees follow the Department of Employment schedule and are passed through at cost.

• Q14237. What form does Schengen accept?

  English Certificate of Employment showing: (1) position, (2) start date, (3) salary, (4) approved leave dates, (5) return-to-work date; signed by HR/Director with company seal, plus 3 months of payslips and 3 months bank statements.

• Q14238. Where do I request SSO history?

  At the SSO branch of the company's registration area, or online via sso.go.th (register once for e-SSO).

• Q14239. What if an expat has no SSO?

  Every WP-holding expat is legally required to contribute — no SSO = labour-law violation. Some BOI-approved cases can substitute private insurance if the BOI certificate specifies the exemption.

• Q14240. PND.91 vs a payslip?

  PND.91 is the annual personal income tax filing (Jan–Mar). It's the most credible income proof — banks/embassies rank it higher than payslips. Request the 'Certificate of Tax Paid' at the local Revenue office.

• Q14241. Bilingual certificate vs Thai + translation?

  Bilingual = one HR-signed document in both languages with company seal (immediately usable). Translation = separate Thai original + English rendering (requires Notary or certified translator for overseas acceptance).

• Q14242. Former employer refuses to issue after resignation?

  Labour Act s.14/1 obliges the employer to issue a Certificate of Employment within 7 days. Refusal can be enforced via the Department of Labour Protection (DLPW); most HR teams comply within 3–5 days.

• Q14243. What payslip do banks accept?

  Payslips showing company name, employee name, period, income items (salary/OT/bonus), deductions (SSO/tax/other), HR signature + company seal, and net pay. If system-printed, include a verifiable QR code.

• Q14244. Notary + Legalization for overseas use?

  Often required (Japan/India/Australia yes; Schengen/UK no). NYC Legal handles Notary + MFA Legalization + Embassy Legalization end-to-end.

• Q956262. What are the end-to-end steps for employment doc?

  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 employment doc a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd

• Q956264. Which documents are required for employment doc?

  The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to employment doc, 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.

• Q956266. How long does employment doc 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 employment doc timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.

• Q956268. What costs are involved in employment doc 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 employment doc. 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.

• Q956270. Can employment doc 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 employment doc we map out the fastest and safest option before you commit.

• Q956272. What are the most common mistakes in employment doc 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 employment doc.

• Q956274. Which laws or regulations govern employment doc?

  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 employment doc we verify the version in force on the filing date and rely on official sources rather than second-hand summaries.

• Q956276. What happens if employment doc 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 employment doc at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.

• Q956278. Who is employment doc for, and what are the eligibility conditions?

  It suits anyone who must present the result of employment doc 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.

• Q956280. How long does the result of employment doc 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 employment doc so nothing has to be redone; we plan the sequence around your filing deadline.