Questions & Answers

Yes. We work with foreign nationals from every country. Different nationalities face different rules — visa categories, minimum salaries, treaty arrangements — and those differences are exactly what we track for you.

The first consultation is free and there is no obligation. We tell you what is required, how long it takes and what it costs before you commit to anything.

Report the loss and apply for a replacement. Working while holding an expired or missing permit creates the same exposure as having none, so it is worth dealing with promptly.

In many cases yes. The earlier it is addressed, the simpler and cheaper the fix. We review your history, advise on the realistic options and handle the filings without judgement.

Book a free consultation, or send us a message with your nationality, your current visa status and what you want to achieve. We will reply with the exact steps and documents for your case.

Usually two to four weeks from the moment every document is complete. Most delays come from a missing or expired document, not from the government. We check the file before submission so the clock starts on a complete application.

No. Working before the permit is issued is treated the same as working without one, with fines for both you and your employer. If a start date is fixed, tell us early — the sequence can be planned so you begin on the right day.

The Non-B visa lets you enter and stay in Thailand for the purpose of employment. The Work Permit gives you the right to actually work. You need both, and they must be kept aligned — if one is renewed late, the other is exposed.

No. You need the correct visa category first. If you are already in Thailand on a tourist entry, we can explain the options for changing status or making a short border run, depending on your nationality and history.

In many cases extensions can be handled inside Thailand without leaving. Whether you must exit depends on your visa type, your history and the province. We check your case before you book any travel.

Yes. Dependants can normally be granted a Non-O visa tied to your status, and children may need an education visa for school. We handle the family applications alongside your own so the dates match.

In most cases yes, but the options depend on how long you have overstayed and whether you surrender voluntarily. Contact us before going to immigration so we can advise on the cleanest route.

The company affidavit issued within the last three months, registration documents, the shareholder list, the VAT certificate (Por.Por.20), a job description on company letterhead and your employment contract. We send your employer a plain checklist so nothing is guessed at.

Yes. The medical certificate must be issued within three months of submission. It is the single most common reason an otherwise complete file gets returned, and it takes only an afternoon to replace.

Not always, but the position and your qualifications must make sense together. Some occupations require a professional licence or a specific degree. Tell us your role and we will confirm exactly what is expected before you apply.

The general benchmark is four Thai employees per foreign employee, and paid-up capital of two million baht for a new company doing this for the first time. The exact requirement depends on the business type and the position.

It depends on your nationality. Different countries have different minimum salary requirements for Work Permit purposes, and the figure is checked against your employment contract. We confirm your specific threshold before submission.

Yes, and it is usually the smoothest way. Incorporation, tax ID, VAT and the Work Permits for your team are handled as one plan, so the company structure supports the permits from day one.

Your Work Permit is tied to your employer, so it must be transferred or reissued. The old employer notifies the Department of Employment first, then the new employer applies. Doing this in the right order keeps your status intact.

No. You must wait until the permit reflects the new employer. Even a few days of work in the gap is treated as working without a permit, and the fines apply to you and to the new employer.

Your reporting obligations continue on their own schedule — changing employer does not reset the clock. However, if your address changes you must file a TM28 within 24 hours.

Every foreign national staying in Thailand for 90 consecutive days, whatever the visa type. The count restarts each time you leave and re-enter the country.

The fine starts at 2,000 baht. If you never report until you surrender or leave, the fine is higher and decided case by case. We can file on your behalf each quarter and remind you beforehand.

Yes, but the online system only accepts a filing made at least 15 days before the deadline, and not within the final 7 days. Miss that window and you must file in person or by post.