What is the WP3 letter required for a non-B visa application in Thailand, and how can my employer obtain it?

Non-B Visa WP3 Letter Work Permit Visa Application Process Thai Immigration

December 20, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello 

I'm applying for a non B visa from France ,after sending all the documents on internet ,the embassy is now asking for a WP3 letter (not the form) my company has no clue about it ,do you guys have a copy of it I can send to the company then to the embassy.

Thank you

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a non-B visa from France and has been requested by the Thai embassy to provide a WP3 letter, which their employer seems unaware of. Community members advise that the employer must obtain this letter from the Ministry of Labour in Thailand to proceed with the work permit process and suggest contacting the Department of Labour for assistance.

Ellie *******

As the work permit matter is not a really Thai visa question, this post is closed.

2 years ago

Olivier *********

Your employer has to apply (and get) the WP3 at the Labor Dept. Then he can send you a proper scan so that you can upload it. This WP3 is valid only 30 days from issuance.

Surprised when I read: "my company has no clue about it"

Every serious Thai Company should have a clue about WP3

2 years ago

Ellie *******

Have your employer talk with DOL if they don’t have a clue. you cannot do anything from outside Thailand.

2 years ago

Lloyd ********

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2 years ago

Lloyd ********

I refer you back to the quote from the page that I posted earlier, speak with your employer and send them the link and quote.

2 years ago

Pierre ***********

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@Lloyd *******

the wp3 pdf form I have is 8 pages ,what about this WP3 letter?

2 years ago

Lloyd ********

use the link at the top of the post

2 years ago

Phil ******

@Lloyd *******

that link has 404. Can you check and repost?

2 years ago

Pierre ***********

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@Lloyd *******

I thought that I did everything well but still can't find this letter ,it's not in the wp3 pdf that my company sent

2 years ago

Lloyd ********

You submit the WP3 to get the letter

2 years ago

Lloyd ********

"Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labour. To obtain this letter, the applicant’s prospective employer in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour Tel. 02-2452745, or at the Provincial Employment Office in his or her respective province. More information is available at

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45, or at the Provincial Employment Office in his or her respective province. More information is available at www.doe.go.th/workpermit/index.html "

2 years ago

Pierre ***********

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@Lloyd *******

Thanks Lloyd ,but still can't find this WP3 letter ,did I missed something

Found this on Google ,do you know if it could be the document that they ask ?

2 years ago

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