Category Archives: Work Permit and Visa

Thailand Visa Exemption (60 days permit of stay)

Currently, nationals from 93 countries and territories are still eligible for visa exemption, permitting stays of up to 60 days for the purpose of tourism and short-term business engagement in Thailand. List of Countries and Territories: 1. Albania 25. Finland 49. Lithuania 73. San Marino 2. Andorra 26. France 50. Luxembourg 74. Saudi Arabia 3. […]

Thailand APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a visa that the cardholder can use together with their passport to travel to APEC member countries for short-term business without having to apply for another visa. Only Thai nationals can apply for ABTC in Thailand. Foreigners who are citizens of APEC member countries can apply for ABTC in […]

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

As a way to streamline immigration entry procedures and enhance the overall travel experience for visitors to Thailand, the government is introducing Thailand Digital Arrival Card or TDAC system. Starting 1 May 2025, all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea must complete TDAC online within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, including […]

Thailand Work Permit Exemptions

In the previous article, we listed the prohibited occupations to foreigners in Thailand. Today, we talk about the certain occupations from which the foreigners may be excluded in obtaining a work permit in Thailand in accordance with the Foreigner’s Working Management Emergency Decree, B.E, 2560 (2017) and the Additional Amendment (No. 2) B.E. 2561 (2018). […]

Reminders to Work Permit Holders and Employer

When hiring a foreigner, both employer and the foreign employee must keep these in mind after getting a work permit in Thailand: Thai Lawyers can assist employers and foreigners to obtain work permits and extend visa in Thailand. Whether it is a BOI or non-BOI company, we have the team of work permit experts for […]

Losing Passport in Thailand

This article discusses the requirements and procedures if a foreigner lost his passport in Thailand. He must prepare the following documents: Application form New passport and a copy of its main page Copy of Police Report (Affidavit of Loss) Certificate from the Embassy When the required documents are complete, the foreigner must proceed with the […]

Foreigners Can Get a Thai Driving License

Planning to drive a car or motorbike in Thailand for travel, leisure or everyday living foreigners can get a Thai driving license with the Department of Land Transport throughout Thailand provided that they are: At least 18 years old Holder of a valid non-immigrant visa, in some cases, tourist visa may be accepted In good […]

Thailand Residence Permit

Thailand residence permit, often called Thai permanent residency or Thai PR allows foreign nationals to stay in Thailand as long as they want. Application for Thai PR has to be done at the Immigration Office in Bangkok or for residence of other provinces, at the local or nearest Immigration Office or Checkpoint. At present, the […]