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What is the procedure for obtaining a work permit in Thailand if I have to cover the costs myself?

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February 28, 2018

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Vippi *****************

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Hi all, again need your expert comments with your help.

I got a job offer from a company based in Phuket but they can't afford to provide me the work visa as its expensive. I don't want to miss that opportunity so I proposed them that I am ready to bear the expenses if they can provide me all the paper works.

Now could you guys help me out with the procedure to get the work permit, I had done my research and it's bit confusing for me in terms of money and the registration and all.

Is there any consultants in Phuket who provide assistance with the job as well as with the work permit too?

Thanks in advance.

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The user inquires about the process of obtaining a work permit in Thailand after receiving a job offer from a Phuket-based company that cannot cover the costs. The user is willing to pay for the work permit themselves and seeks guidance on the necessary procedures and potential consultants in Phuket. Comments reveal varying opinions on the costs associated with work permits, mention of local Ministry of Labor offices, and suggest that some companies may be hesitant to provide permits due to bureaucratic hurdles.

KF *******

well, interestingly my boss told me the work permit cost them thb

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Nigel *********

I've seen these same figures from

whilst hanging around the Labour office in Phang Nga, yet, I see fees for work permits ranging from

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thb to

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thb advertised as part of job offers. What am I missing

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Alfonso ******

Finally , real figure come out - imagine how much profit , the runner make .

More than Thai govt , without paying taxes

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Tod *********

they are talking out their back side.

I think these are still the current pricing

100 Baht/form = Permit application Fee

750 Baht = work permit not longer than 3 months.

1,500 Baht = work permit longer than 3 months but does not exceed 6 months.

3,000 Baht = work permit longer than 6 months but does not exceed 12 months.

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Alfonso ******

Runner or lawyers take more fees than year working visa fee . Go immigration office to check or browse website

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Duncan *******

better to clean the beaches stop the bullshit crimes against tourists as for sex its globial not just thailand and whats the problem with it anyway

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Robert *******

Best consultant is the Ministry of Labor, they provide you with the list of requirements and than it is just spent some time to copy all the papers.

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Robert *******

In every province is a Ministry of Labor, so no difference Visit the office and get the list of requirements.

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Fra *****

Yeah but that only spplies in bkk , in the provinces it can and will be different

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Lloyd ********

A Work permit is 3100 Baht and an extension is 1900 Baht, what kind of company can not or is not willing to pay a total of 5000 Baht ?

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Fra *****

Down here in the south it is about

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to get your first wp done , and extension after one year is about 15 000 now , and you have to use your accounting as the labour department will sent you home due to language and they tell your company hr manager only a middleagent aka accounting can apply , checked that last week to get some answers about that issue with surat thani

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Vippi *****************

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may be you are right because after don't my research I get to know that it's not very expensive. might b they dont have enough documents and paper work.

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Sayaad *******

@Vippi ****************

If you are skilled enough to get recruited why don't a legal company ignoring to provide a work permit to a foreign national ? Probably, they don't meet the requirements to recruit one

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Ian *******

They ate going to be such a fine employer - NOT

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Gareth **********

Yes most schools make you pay as many leave after the process, they should however do the actual paperwork for you.

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Andre **********************

@Vippi ****************

they are either lazy or acting ignorant. 👌🏿

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Vippi *****************

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Yeh, they are saying that it's costly and lots of paper work too🤔🤔🤔

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