– Work Permit & Visa Services · Bangkok, Thailand

Every work
visa and work permit
approved. 97% success rate.

A rejected or delayed work permit doesn’t just cause paperwork problems — it delays your employee’s start date, disrupts your operations, and damages trust with the person you’ve just hired.

Simple Outsource has processed work permits and visas for expat employees in Thailand for over 10 years. 97% applications has been approved on first submission.

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Need a work permit alongside EOR or payroll? We manage it all together →

90% first-submission approval rate

10+ years with Thai authorities e

Non-B, BOI & renewals covered

We accompany applicants to every appointment

– WHAT VISA & WORK PERMIT WITH SIMPLE OUTSOURCE ACTUALLY MEANS

What Simple Outsource handles — start to finish

Thai work authorization involves two separate documents from two separate ministries, each with its own requirements, timelines, and documentation. Getting either one wrong delays the other. Simple Outsource manages the entire process — including accompanying your employee to every government appointment.

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We handle the complexity so you don’t have to

Thai visa and work permit applications require precise documentation, correct sequencing, and accurate responses to authority queries. One missing document or incorrectly completed form can add weeks to the process.

Our team knows exactly what each authority requires — and anticipates issues before they become delays.

02

We accompany your employee in person

Unlike services that only prepare documents, Simple Outsource attends every Ministry of Labour appointment and interview with your employee. We handle communication with officials directly, in Thai, and resolve any on-the-spot queries immediately.

Your employee doesn’t navigate Thai bureaucracy alone.

03

We track renewals so you never miss a deadline

Work permits expire annually. Missing the renewal window means your employee must stop work immediately — and may need to leave Thailand. Simple Outsource monitors all expiry dates and initiates renewals at 60 days in advance, automatically.

No surprise expiries. No compliance gaps.

What Simple Outsource manages for you

Non-Immigrant B Visa application — from consulate to entry stamp

Work permit application to the Ministry of Labour (MOL)

BOI work permit applications for BOI-promoted companies

Document preparation, verification, and translation

In-person attendance at all MOL appointments and interviews

Annual work permit renewals — proactively tracked

Visa extensions for employees already in Thailand

Dependent visas (Non-Immigrant O) for accompanying family members

Work permit cancellation on termination or resignation

Monitoring of Thai immigration and labour regulation change

Additional include 90 days report and Re-entry permit

– EOR COVERAGE AREAS

Every type of Thai work authorization — covered

Non-Immigrant B Visa (Non-B)

The Non-Immigrant B Visa is the entry visa required by foreign nationals intending to work in Thailand. It is issued by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (consulate or embassy) before entry. Simple Outsource prepares the full application package — including the employer sponsorship letter — and advises on the most appropriate consulate for your employee’s nationality.

Work Permit — Ministry of Labour

A work permit from the Ministry of Labour (MOL) is required before a foreign national can legally begin work in Thailand. Applications require company documentation, role justification, and proof of the 4:1 Thai-to-expat employee ratio. Simple Outsource prepares every document, confirms eligibility, and attends the MOL appointment with your employee.

BOI Work Permit

Companies with Board of Investment (BOI) promotion status are eligible to apply for work permits through the BOI One Stop Service Center, which offers faster processing and fewer documentation requirements than the standard MOL process. Simple Outsource manages BOI work permit applications and advises whether your company qualifies for BOI-route processing.

Work Permit Renewals

Work permits must be renewed every 12 months before expiring date. Simple Outsource tracks every expiry date in our system and initiates the renewal process 60 days in advance.

– WHO THIS IS FOR

Is this the right service for your situation?

Our visa and work permit service is built for specific situations. Here’s how to know if yours is one of them.

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Hiring expats for the first time

You need to bring in an international hire — and you’ve never navigated Thai work authorization before.

  • You don’t know the difference between a work visa and a work permit
  • You’re not sure which documents your company needs to sponsor a permit
  • You need to hit a specific start date and can’t afford a delay
  • You want one team to handle everything without you learning Thai bureaucracy

Scaling an expat team

You already have expat employees and need a reliable system for managing multiple permits.

  • You have several expat hires in different stages of the application process
  • Tracking renewal dates across multiple permits is becoming unmanageable
  • You need consistent, accurate handling of every application — not one-off support
  • You want a partner who proactively manages renewals without being chased

Combined with EOR or payroll

Work permits are part of a larger HR setup — and you want everything managed by one team.

  • You’re using EOR and need work permits handled alongside employment contracts
  • Your payroll service needs to align with work permit validity dates
  • A single contact managing employment, payroll, and visas reduces handoff risk
  • You want your compliance obligations managed holistically

This service may not be what you need if…

We’d rather point you in the right direction than take on work that isn’t suited to your situation:

  • You only employ Thai nationals and have no current plans to hire foreign workers
  • You work with independent contractors who are responsible for their own immigration status
  • You are a digital nomad or individual looking for personal visa advice — we work with employers, not individuals

Not sure? A free call will give you a clear answer in 15 minutes.

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– HOW IT WORKS

From application to authorization — we’re with you every step.

We assess your situation and confirm eligibility

In the first consultation, the Simple Outsource team reviews the role, the employee’s nationality, your company’s structure, and any BOI status — to confirm eligibility, identify the correct visa route, and give you an accurate timeline before anything is submitted.

We prepare and verify every document

We compile the full application package — employer documents, employee documents, translations, and supporting letters — and review every item for accuracy before submission. One incomplete document can delay the entire process; we make sure that doesn’t happen.

We submit and attend every appointment in person

Simple Outsource submits the application on your behalf and accompanies your employee to every Ministry of Labour appointment.We communicate directly with officials in Thai, handle any queries on the spot, and ensure the process moves forward without delays.

Authorization confirmed — and we track what comes next

Once the work permit is issued, we record the expiry date and set renewal reminders. You’ll receive proactive notification60 days before renewal is due — so your employee is never at risk of an expired permit.

Start Your Work Permit Application

Starting from 7,000 THB / month

Free consultation · No commitment · Response within 24 hours

– HOW IT WORKS

From application to authorization — we’re with you every step.

We assess your situation and confirm eligibility

In the first consultation, the Simple Outsource team reviews the role, the employee’s nationality, your company’s structure, and any BOI status — to confirm eligibility, identify the correct visa route, and give you an accurate timeline before anything is submitted.

We prepare and verify every document

We compile the full application package — employer documents, employee documents, translations, and supporting letters — and review every item for accuracy before submission. One incomplete document can delay the entire process; we make sure that doesn’t happen.

We submit and attend every appointment in person

Simple Outsource submits the application on your behalf and accompanies your employee to every Ministry of Labour appointment.We communicate directly with officials in Thai, handle any queries on the spot, and ensure the process moves forward without delays.

Authorization confirmed — and we track what comes next

Once the work permit is issued, we record the expiry date and set renewal reminders. You’ll receive proactive notification60 days before renewal is due — so your employee is never at risk of an expired permit.

Start Your Work Permit Application

Starting from 7,000 THB / month

Free consultation · No commitment · Response within 24 hours

– RESULT & TESTIMONIAL

What a 97% success rate looks like in practice

4.7

Average rating across all payroll clients

Case snapshot

Logistics & Supply Chaincompany — 8 expat employees, Bangkok and Chiang Mai

Challenge: The client had been managing work permits through their internal HR team. In the previous 12 months, two renewals had been submitted late — one resulting in a lapse that required an employee to temporarily stop work. Tracking renewal dates across 8 permits in different cycles had become unmanageable.

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What Simple Outsource did

  • Audited all 8 active work permits and mapped every expiry date
  • Identified one permit 6 weeks from expiry that had not yet been initiated for renewal
  • Submitted renewal application immediately — approved within standard processing time
  • Migrated all permit tracking to Simple Outsource’s renewal monitoring system
  • Managed all subsequent renewals, visa extensions, and one new expat hire in the same period

THE RESULT

Zero permit lapses in the 24 months following

All 8 permits renewed on time without client involvement

New expat hire work permit and work visa approved on first
submission in 30 business days

”
We’ve been using Simple Outsource for our work permits for years. We often turn to them on short notice. They’ve never let us down, and every permit has been approved on first submission. They’re meticulous — and it shows.

Mr. Thomas W. | Operations Director / Logistics & Supply Chain Industry

– RELATED SERVICES

Other services Simple Outsource clients combine with work permits

Work permits rarely sit in isolation. Here’s what clients most often need alongside visa and permit management.

Company Setup in Thailand ★

Sponsoring a work permit requires a registered Thai company. If you don’t have one yet, Simple Outsource handles the full company registration process — and then manages your work permits from day one.

Learn About Company Setup →

Employer of Record (EOR)

Don’t have a Thai entity but need to hire an expat? EOR provides the legal employer structure needed to sponsor a work permit — managed by the same team.

Explore EOR Services →

Professional Accounting Services

Scale your business with expert financial management. Our services cover bookkeeping, tax filing, financial reporting, and complex compliance while you focus on core growth.

Explore Payroll Services →

– FAQ

Your questions about work permits and visas in Thailand

A work visa (Non-Immigrant B Visa) is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and permits a foreign national to enter Thailand for employment purposes. A work permit is issued by the Ministry of Labour (or BOI) and legally authorises the foreign national to work for a specific employer in a specific role. Both documents are required to work legally in Thailand — one does not substitute for the other.

The standard processing time at the Ministry of Labour is 7–10 business days after the Non-Immigrant B Visa has been issued and entered to Thailand. However, delays are common when documentation is incomplete or when the application requires additional review. Simple Outsource prepares every application meticulously to ensure first-submission approval within the standard timeframe — and our 97% success rate reflects that.

Company requirements typically include: DBD company registration documents, list of shareholders and directors, company tax registration, social security registration, proof of registered capital, employment contract, and job description. Employee documents include: passport, educational certificates, professional qualifications employment certificates, and photographs. Requirements vary depending on the role and the company’s BOI status. Simple Outsource handles verification of all documents before submission.

Thai law generally requires that a company employ at least four (4) Thai nationals for every one foreign employee to be eligible to sponsor a work permit. The company must also meet minimum registered capital thresholds — THB 2 million per foreign employee for Thai-majority companies, or THB 3 million for foreign-majority companies. Some industries and BOI-promoted companies are exempt from certain quota requirements.

Companies with Board of Investment (BOI) promotion status can apply for work permits through the Single Window and BOI One Stop Service Center, which offers faster processing, fewer documentation requirements, and exemptions from the standard Thai worker quota. Eligibility depends on your company’s BOI promotion category. Simple Outsource can assess your eligibility and manage the BOI application process.

Government fees for work permit applications are relatively low (typically THB 750–3,000 depending on permit duration). The main costs for employers relate to the minimum registered capital requirements and the obligation to employ four Thai nationals per expat. Service fees for Simple Outsource’s work permit management depend on the number of permits and complexity of the applications — we provide a transparent quote at the free consultation.

No. Work permits in Thailand are tied to a specific employer and role. If an employee changes companies, the existing work permit is cancelled and a new application must be submitted under the new employer. Simple Outsource manages both the cancellation and the new application, minimising the gap between employment arrangements.

Renewals should be initiated at least 30 days before the permit expiry date. Failure to renew on time means the employee must stop working immediately, and if the visa also expires, they must leave Thailand within 24 hours or face overstay penalties. Simple Outsource monitors all expiry dates in our system and initiates renewals proactively — no client action required until document sign-off.

No. Spouses and children accompanying a work permit holder can obtain a Non-Immigrant O (Dependent) Visa, but this does not permit them to work. Each family member who wishes to work must obtain their own Non-Immigrant B Visa and work permit independently. Simple Outsource manages dependent visa applications alongside the primary permit holder’s documents.

Yes. Foreign nationals holding director positions at Thai-registered companies must have a valid work permit to perform any work in Thailand, including attending board meetings or signing documents on behalf of the company. Simple Outsource regularly processes director work permits and advises on the specific documentation requirements for this category.

–FINAL CTA

Ready to get your expat team authorised? Simple Outsource handles every step.

Tell us about the role, the employee’s nationality, and your timeline. We’ll confirm eligibility, explain the process, and give you a clear proposal — before you commit to anything.

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Response within 24 hours

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90% first-submission approval rate — guaranteed

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