What is the time frame for approval of a Work Permit (WP3) in Bangkok?

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October 9, 2019

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Good afternoon everyone!

Does anybody knows Time Frame for approval of the Work Permit (WP3) in Bangkok? I read many places is 7 working days, It can be less? HR says is way less than that, and I need to Buy the ticket to BKK, but no sure now.. Thank you for the Help!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The approval time for a Work Permit (WP3) in Bangkok is commonly cited as 7 working days, but it can vary based on the completeness of the application and company compliance. If all documents are submitted correctly, companies receive a receipt indicating that the application is processed.

Robert *******

if your company hand in all the documents to apply for the Work Permit correctly, they will get the receipt that the application is done directly.

5 years ago

Xabier *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I understand, thank you Robert for your help!

5 years ago

Robert *******

I did see it in 2 days, 1 week, 2 weeks and longer. It depends on how busy the Ministry of Labor is.

5 years ago

Xabier *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Robert ******

Yes!

5 years ago

Robert *******

You mean with approved you can pick up the work permit?

5 years ago

Xabier *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

So sorry for my bad explanation.

Thats right, Im talking about the process.

I wanna double check, according to many sites, that the "Frame Period" since the Company applies for the WP3, until is Approved by the Labor Department, is 7 working days....

For other hand. my company, says it can be approved in 2 or 3 days, tops... is this accurated?

5 years ago

Robert *******

i guess you talk about a process I do not understand.

5 years ago

Xabier *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you Robert Lagas, the thing is, they say I can buy the flight for Friday Oct 18th, and they will apply just this Friday, the 11th. that said, is a Holiday this Monday.. I dont know if the Process can be done in 2-3 days for real...

5 years ago

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