New Thai Work Permit (WP.10 / TT.3) — Non-B Visa + Work Permit Bundle

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.

• Q14086. New Thai Work Permit (WP.10 / TT.3) — Non-B Visa + Work Permit Bundle — key steps and requirements

  A new work permit is filed on TT.3 or WP.3 at the Department of Employment (DOE) — or the BOI One Stop Service Center for BOI-promoted employers. Key requirements: fresh company certificate (≤30 days), THB 2M registered capital per foreigner, 4:1 Thai-staff ratio (BOI/EEC exempt), position not on the 39-occupation prohibited list (RA on Foreign Employment B.E. 2560), nationality-based minimum salary (JP EUR 50k, ASEAN 25–35k). Bundled with Non-B visa. 15–30 business days; state fees quoted on request; service quoted on request. Sources: https://www.doe.go.th/ , https://www.mol.go.th/

• Q14088. New Thai Work Permit (WP.10 / TT.3) — Non-B Visa + Work Permit Bundle — turnaround and starting fee?

  Turnaround 15–30 business days; service quoted after document review. Work-permit government fees follow the Department of Employment schedule and are passed through at cost.

• Q14097. Must the foreigner hold a Non-B visa before applying?

  Yes — enter on Non-Immigrant B (either from a Thai embassy abroad or after an in-country change from Tourist with pre-approved WP.3). Then file TT.3 at the DOE.

• Q14098. Is the THB 2M capital declared or paid-in?

  Paid-in — proof of paid share capital via corporate bank account and receipts, submitted with a current bank statement.

• Q14099. What's on the 39-occupation prohibited list?

  Includes agriculture, gem cutting, barbering, clerical, tour guide, most construction (engineers/architects exempt), retail in fresh markets, and more (RA on Foreign Employment B.E. 2560, List 1).

• Q14100. Does BOI really waive the 4:1 Thai-staff ratio?

  Yes — BOI companies are exempt from both the 4:1 ratio and headcount cap (up to the BOI certificate allowance under s.25). Submit the BOI Certificate and Investment Promotion Approval.

• Q14101. Minimum salary by nationality?

  Japan/US/EU/Canada/Australia: quoted on request. Korea/Singapore/Taiwan/HK: 45,000. China: 35,000. India/Indonesia/Philippines/Vietnam/Malaysia: 25,000. Africa/Middle East: 25,000 (MOL Notification, B.E. 2560).

• Q14102. Can I convert from a Tourist visa in-country?

  Two paths: (1) Change at Chaeng Wattana Immigration after DOE issues WP.3 pre-approval; (2) exit to a neighbour (Laos/Cambodia), obtain Non-B at the Thai embassy, and re-enter (Path 2 is safer).

• Q14103. Do digital nomads paid from overseas need a WP?

  Yes — 'work' under the 2017 RA includes activity performed in Thailand regardless of payer. New alternative: DTV (Destination Thailand Visa, 2024), 180 days extendable to 1 year, no WP required.

• Q14104. State fees and validity?

  3 mo quoted on request · 6 mo 1,500 · 1 yr 3,000 · 2 yr 6,000 (WP.10 max 2 years, renewable in 2-year blocks with no cap).

• Q956122. What are the end-to-end steps for wp new?

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

• Q956124. Which documents are required for wp new?

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

• Q956126. How long does wp new 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 new timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.

• Q956128. What costs are involved in wp new 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 new. 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.

• Q956130. Can wp new 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 new we map out the fastest and safest option before you commit.

• Q956132. What are the most common mistakes in wp new 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 new.

• Q956134. Which laws or regulations govern wp new?

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

• Q956136. What happens if wp new 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 new at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.

• Q956138. Who is wp new for, and what are the eligibility conditions?

  It suits anyone who must present the result of wp new 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.

• Q956140. How long does the result of wp new 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 new so nothing has to be redone; we plan the sequence around your filing deadline.