Foreigners working in Phuket need both a Non-Immigrant B visa AND a Work Permit (WP3 or WP10). We handle full applications for hotels, dive schools, restaurants, real-estate, and tech companies — including BOI-promoted Smart Visa and LTR Work-from-Thailand routes. Includes Labour Office (Department of Employment) filings at Phuket Provincial Hall, Phuket Immigration extensions, and yearly tax compliance. All nationalities covered.
ข้อมูลด่วน
- Required combo
- Non-B Visa + Work Permit (both)
- Phuket offices used
- Labour Office (Provincial Hall), Immigration (Saphan Hin)
- Processing time
- 10–20 working days (first time), 5–7 days (renewal)
- Min. company capital
- THB 2M per foreigner (or THB 1M if married to Thai)
- Starting fee
- THB 25,000 (Non-B + WP package)
Visa + Work Permit — the two-document rule
To work legally in Thailand you MUST hold both: (1) a Non-Immigrant B visa (or other work-eligible visa like LTR, BOI Smart, Treaty of Amity), AND (2) a Work Permit issued by the Department of Employment.
Working without a Work Permit — even unpaid volunteering or remote calls for a foreign company while sitting in a Phuket café — can lead to a THB 100,000 fine, imprisonment, and blacklisting.
Phuket has the third-largest concentration of foreign workers in Thailand after Bangkok and Chonburi. The Labour Office at Phuket Provincial Hall (Damrong Road) processes hundreds of applications per week, especially in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Company requirements to sponsor a Work Permit
Capital: THB 2,000,000 registered capital per foreigner. THB 1,000,000 if the foreigner is married to a Thai national. Capital must be paid-up.
Thai-to-foreign employee ratio: 4 Thais : 1 foreigner. Exemptions for BOI, Treaty of Amity, IEAT zones.
Required corporate docs: DBD certificate (≤6 months), VAT registration (Por Por 20), Por Ngor Dor 50 (annual tax return), social security registration, list of Thai employees with SSO contributions.
Office: physical address in Phuket with photos of signage, reception, and workplace. We help arrange compliant office photos.
Non-B Visa application — from outside or inside Thailand
From outside Thailand: apply at Thai Embassy/Consulate in your home country with company invitation letter, DBD certificate, financial statements. Single entry 90 days, then convert to extension in Phuket.
From inside Thailand (conversion): if you arrived on Tourist or Visa-Exempt, you can convert to Non-B at Phuket Immigration with at least 15 days remaining. Requires WP3 (Work Permit pre-approval) from Labour Office.
Multi-entry Non-B: 1 year, used by frequent business travellers — issued only at Thai Embassies abroad.
Work Permit application at Phuket Labour Office
WP3 (Pre-approval): obtained before the foreigner enters Thailand or before converting visa. Required to apply for Non-B Visa.
WP10 (Work Permit Book): blue book issued after Non-B is granted. Contains job title, employer, valid period, and conditions.
Documents from foreigner: passport, photos, medical certificate (≤30 days, from Phuket hospital), educational certificates translated and certified, CV.
Documents from employer: DBD, VAT, financial statements, SSO records, list of Thai employees, photos of office in Phuket.
Processing: 10–15 working days for first-time WP. Renewals 5–7 days. Phuket Labour Office hours 8:30–16:30 Mon–Fri.
Industries we serve in Phuket
Hospitality: hotels (Patong, Kata, Surin, Bang Tao, Cherngtalay), villas, F&B — chefs, GM, sommelier, spa managers
Dive industry: PADI/SSI instructors at Chalong, Rawai, Patong dive shops
Real estate: agents, property managers in Bang Tao, Cherngtalay, Laguna
Marine: yacht crew (different rules apply via SR.13), marine engineers
Tech / Remote: software engineers, marketing managers in Phuket Smart City
Education: international schools (BISP, HeadStart, UWC, QSI), Thai language schools, Muay Thai gyms (instructors)
Wellness: yoga instructors, medical professionals at Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Siriroj
BOI, LTR, and Smart Visa — the faster routes
BOI Smart Visa: 4 years, no Work Permit needed (the Smart Visa itself is the work authorization), faster processing at One Stop Service Bangkok. Categories T (Talent), I (Investor), E (Executive), S (Startup).
LTR Visa: 10 years, includes Work Permit, 17% flat tax for Highly-Skilled Professionals. Ideal for remote workers and senior executives based in Phuket.
BOI-promoted companies in Phuket (mostly tech, MICE, training) have relaxed capital and 4:1 ratio requirements.
Ongoing compliance — 90-day reports, re-entry, tax
90-day report (TM.47): every 90 days at Phuket Immigration. We handle this monthly batch for our clients.
Re-entry permit (TM.8): file before any departure — single THB 1,000, multiple THB 3,800. Without it, visa is cancelled on exit.
Personal income tax (PND.91): all foreigners with WP must file annually. We coordinate with tax advisors.
WP changes: any change in job title, salary, employer, or workplace must be filed at Phuket Labour Office within 15 days.
Renewal: 30 days before expiry. We start renewal at day 45 to avoid any gap.
ชนิดเอกสารที่ครอบคลุม
รวมทุกประเภทเอกสารที่เราเคยให้บริการในภูเก็ต — หากไม่อยู่ในรายการ โทรสอบถามได้
Foreigner
- • Passport (valid 18+ months)
- • 6 recent photos
- • Medical certificate from Phuket hospital (≤30 days)
- • Educational certificates translated + certified
- • CV with full work history
Thai employer
- • DBD certificate (≤6 months)
- • VAT (Por Por 20)
- • Por Ngor Dor 50 (annual tax)
- • SSO records 3 months
- • List of Thai employees
- • Office photos
Application forms
- • TT.1 (WP application)
- • TM.6 / TDAC arrival
- • TM.7 (visa extension)
- • TM.47 (90-day report)
- • TM.8 (re-entry permit)
พื้นที่/ประเทศที่ครอบคลุม
Visa types eligible to work
Industries
ตารางราคา
| รายการ | ราคา | หมายเหตุ |
|---|---|---|
| Non-B Visa + Work Permit (first time) | THB 25,000 – 35,000 | Standard SME |
| BOI Smart Visa | THB 35,000 – 60,000 | — |
| LTR Visa (incl. WP) | THB 45,000 – 80,000 | — |
| Yearly extension | THB 12,000 – 18,000 | — |
| 90-day report (each) | THB 800 – 1,200 | — |
| Re-entry permit | THB 1,500 | — |
| WP change (title, salary, office) | THB 4,500 | — |
ขั้นตอนการใช้บริการ
- 1
Company readiness check
⏱ 1–2 daysVerify capital, Thai-to-foreign ratio, office, tax records
- 2
WP3 pre-approval
⏱ 5–7 daysFile at Phuket Labour Office for visa support letter
- 3
Non-B Visa
⏱ 5–10 daysApply or convert at Phuket Immigration / embassy
- 4
WP10 issuance
⏱ 5–7 daysReceive Work Permit book at Phuket Labour Office
- 5
Visa extension (1 year)
⏱ 1 dayPhuket Immigration after WP issuance
- 6
Ongoing compliance
⏱ Monthly90-day reports, re-entries, tax filings
พื้นที่ในภูเก็ตที่ให้บริการบ่อย
เหมาะกับกลุ่มลูกค้า
คำถามที่พบบ่อย
Can I work in Phuket on a Tourist visa?
Absolutely not. You need both a Non-B (or equivalent) and a Work Permit.
Can my Thai wife's company sponsor my Work Permit?
Yes, with reduced capital requirement (THB 1M) and 4:1 ratio waiver if married.
Is remote work for foreign companies legal on Tourist visa?
Grey area — strictly speaking it requires WP. Safer route is DTV or LTR Work-from-Thailand.
Can dive instructors get Work Permit easily?
Yes, if the dive shop has 4 Thai employees and proper documentation. We handle dive industry frequently in Chalong and Rawai.
What happens if I overstay or miss 90-day report?
Fines start at THB 2,000 and escalate to blacklisting. Always file on time.
Can I work for two companies on one WP?
Yes, with Multiple Employer WP. Both employers must be listed in the WP10 book.
Do I need to pay Thai tax on overseas income?
From 2024, foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand is taxable. Consult a tax advisor — we can refer.
How long does first-time WP take in Phuket?
10–20 working days from complete documents. Faster than Bangkok in most cases.