Working in Thailand requires both the correct visa category (Non-Immigrant B or a related class) and a work permit from the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. The employer-side and employee-side documents must line up.
Work Permit & Business Visa Documents — Essential (document review + first step)
For people whose documents are ready and who want a professional check before submission, plus the first stage of the Work Permit & Business Visa Documents process handled for them.
Completeness check and passport-exact name spelling verification
Review: Passport with the correct visa category
Review: Recent company affidavit from the commercial registrar
Review: Shareholder list (Bor Or Jor 5)
Action: Check eligibility and permitted occupations
A written list of everything to fix before submission
Best for: Applicants preparing documents themselves who want certainty before filing
Work Permit & Business Visa Documents — Complete chain (end-to-end handling)
Our team runs the whole Work Permit & Business Visa Documents chain — sourcing originals, translation, certification, through to the final step — so you never queue in person.
Handled for you: Check eligibility and permitted occupations
Handled for you: Bring the employer's documents up to date
Handled for you: Translate and certify foreign qualifications
Handled for you: File the work-permit application
Handled for you: Align the stay permission with the work permit
Handled for you: Maintain ongoing obligations
Liaison with the issuing and certifying authorities on your behalf
Progress updates and return delivery to the address you nominate
Best for: Clients abroad or upcountry with no time to attend in person
Work Permit & Business Visa Documents — Advisory (case strategy session)
Our advisers, with over 15 years of casework, map your specific situation: document order, realistic timing against your filing deadline, and the rejection risks to avoid.
Case-specific analysis against the destination authority's requirements
A step order matched to your deadline (typical timeframe: Document preparation and translation 3–7 business days · permit processing follows the employment office's queue · the extension of stay is decided by Immigration)
Risk flagged: Do not start work before the permit is issued, even if the correct visa is already in the passport.
Risk flagged: The permitted position must match the actual work; operating outside its scope carries legal risk.
A written action plan you can execute yourself or hand back to us
Best for: Complex cases, previously rejected documents, or tight filing deadlines
Recent company affidavit from the commercial registrar
Shareholder list (Bor Or Jor 5)
The employer's latest financial statements and tax filings
Employment contract stating position, duties and terms
Degree and transcript with certified translations
Reference letters from previous employers
Medical certificate in the prescribed form
Photographs and the applicable Tor Tor application form
The receiving authority may request more depending on the purpose. Tell us the destination country and office and we will confirm the exact list.
Cautions from real casework
• Do not start work before the permit is issued, even if the correct visa is already in the passport.
• The permitted position must match the actual work; operating outside its scope carries legal risk.
• When employment ends, the permit must be returned or cancelled within the prescribed period.
• Every document must spell your name exactly as in your passport. If the spelling differs, attach the name-change certificate or a transliteration note.
• Torn, corrected or copy-of-a-copy originals are commonly rejected at the legalisation stage — request a freshly issued copy from the issuing authority first.
• Some documents carry a validity window (often 3–6 months from issue) set by the receiving authority. Check it before starting the chain.
Consultant tips
• Scan every original to a 300 dpi colour PDF before sending it out, in case you must refile or the destination asks for a soft copy.
• Always prepare two sets — one to submit, one to keep. Many authorities retain the submitted originals.
• If the documents will be used in more than one country, say so up front: the number of sets and the attestation format differ by destination.
• Leave at least two weeks' buffer before your real deadline: Thai public holidays and embassy holidays do not coincide.
• Keep every receipt and acknowledgement slip — they are what lets you trace the file or request a replacement if it is lost.
The full working process
Document preparation and translation 3–7 business days · permit processing follows the employment office's queue · the extension of stay is decided by Immigration
1. Check eligibility and permitted occupations
Certain occupations are reserved for Thai nationals; verify before signing the contract.
2. Bring the employer's documents up to date
Company affidavits have a short acceptance window, so obtain a fresh one shortly before filing.
3. Translate and certify foreign qualifications
Foreign qualifications usually need attestation by the issuing country's embassy and MFA legalisation.
4. File the work-permit application
File at the employment office covering the workplace's area, or through the available online channel.
5. Align the stay permission with the work permit
Once the permit issues, apply to Immigration for the extension of stay under the applicable conditions.
6. Maintain ongoing obligations
Keep up 90-day reporting, address notifications and any change of position or workplace.
Authorities involved: Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour · Immigration Bureau
Frequently asked questions
What is Work Permit & Business Visa Documents and what is it used for?
The employer provides its company affidavit, shareholder list, financial statements and tax filings; the employee provides a passport, the correct visa class, and translated and certified degrees and employment references. Once the permit issues, the visa extension and 90-day reporting follow on schedule.
How many steps does Work Permit & Business Visa Documents involve?
The standard chain has 6 steps, beginning with "Check eligibility and permitted occupations" and ending with "Maintain ongoing obligations".
What is the first step of Work Permit & Business Visa Documents?
Check eligibility and permitted occupations — Certain occupations are reserved for Thai nationals; verify before signing the contract.
How long does Work Permit & Business Visa Documents take?
Document preparation and translation 3–7 business days · permit processing follows the employment office's queue · the extension of stay is decided by Immigration
Which documents do I need for Work Permit & Business Visa Documents?
The baseline set is: Passport with the correct visa category · Recent company affidavit from the commercial registrar · Shareholder list (Bor Or Jor 5) · The employer's latest financial statements and tax filings · Employment contract stating position, duties and terms and others depending on the case. The receiving authority may ask for more depending on the purpose.
Which authority certifies Work Permit & Business Visa Documents?
Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour · Immigration Bureau
Who typically needs Work Permit & Business Visa Documents?
Foreign nationals starting with a Thai employer · Companies hiring foreign specialists · People changing employer and refiling · Dependants converting to a work-eligible status
What most often causes Work Permit & Business Visa Documents to be rejected?
Do not start work before the permit is issued, even if the correct visa is already in the passport.
Do you need originals or are copies enough?
Scans are enough for the initial review, but many certification steps require originals or freshly issued certified copies. We tell you which at the first assessment.
Do documents expire?
Civil registration documents and certificates are often accepted only within 3–6 months of issue. Check the destination's rule before starting so the chain does not have to be repeated.
Can I use the service from another province or from overseas?
Yes. Send documents by post or courier and we return them to any address, with status updates at each stage. No in-person visit is required.
What if the destination requires a specific format?
Tell us the authority and purpose up front. We shape the translation layout and the order of certifications to that requirement instead of producing a generic set and reworking it later.
Which Work Permit & Business Visa Documents package should I choose?
Essential if your documents are ready and you only want a pre-submission check · Complete if you want the whole chain handled · Advisory if the case is complex or has been refused before.
Why use an advisor rather than doing it myself?
Our team has advised on cross-border documents for more than 15 years. We do not just file paperwork: we first check that your document route actually matches what the destination will accept. If you would rather not learn by trial and error, send the documents to us for a review first.
Any tip that makes the case move faster?
Scan every original to a 300 dpi colour PDF before sending it out, in case you must refile or the destination asks for a soft copy.
How do I get an initial assessment?
Send images of the documents plus the destination country and authority by LINE or email. You get back the real sequence of steps and a realistic timeframe.
More than a filing agency
With 15+ years of casework, we explain why each step exists, where your documents will be used and what the destination authority checks — so you decide with full information, not just pay and wait.
