The differences between a work visa and a work permit for foreigners interested in working in Thailand are crucial and distinct. They are separate documents and cannot be substituted for each other:
Work Visa (Non-immigrant B)
- A visa that allows entry into Thailand for work purposes.
- Issued by Thai embassies or consulates abroad.
- Must be obtained before entering Thailand.
Work Permit
- A permit allowing employment within Thailand.
- Issued by the Ministry of Labor.
- Must be applied for after entering Thailand.
Therefore, foreigners wanting to work legally in Thailand must have both a work visa and a work permit.
Qualifications for Foreigners to Obtain a Work Permit
For companies wishing to employ foreign nationals, the following qualifications are necessary:
- Registered as a legal entity in Thailand.
- A minimum registered capital of 2 million baht per work permit.
- Employ at least four Thai nationals per foreign worker.
For foreign companies:
- A minimum registered capital of 3 million baht per work permit for foreign labor.
For foreigners applying for a work permit, they must:
- Reside in Thailand or have temporary permission to enter Thailand under immigration laws (Non-Immigrant), not as tourists or in transit.
- Possess appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience for the job.
- Not have diseases that interfere with work, such as severe leprosy, dangerous tuberculosis, elephantiasis, severe drug addiction, chronic alcoholism, and stage 3 syphilis.
- Not have been imprisoned for immigration or foreign labor law violations within one year before applying.
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