Change of Employer for Migrant Workers Chiang Mai

A foreign worker wants to move to your company? Or a worker needs to find a new job?
Changing employer for migrant workers comes with conditions and deadlines. A wrong step can end the work permit — let us check eligibility first.

Chat on LINE — free advice Call 093-541-6444

Can migrant workers change employer?

Yes, but not everyone and not in every case. The right to change employer depends on:

The worker’s group — MOU, Cabinet Resolution and other groups have different conditions
The reason for leaving the previous employer — as stated on the termination notice (BT.53)
Timing — the worker must start with the new employer within the deadline

⚠️ Missing the deadline = the work permit ends. MOU workers may have to return home and be re-imported.

Reasons for leaving that usually allow a change of employer

For MOU workers, the termination notice should state a reason such as:

The employer reduced its workforce or dismissed the worker through no fault of their own
The employer let the worker go without any wrongdoing on their part
The employer died or the business went bankrupt
The employer committed abuse or breached the employment contract / labour protection law
Working conditions were unsafe for life and health

Conditions depend on the announcements in force at the time. We will check against your actual case.

Steps to change employer

Previous employer files a termination notice (BT.53) — within 15 days, stating the reason for leaving
Check the worker’s eligibility — We check the worker group, reason for leaving and leaving date
Find a new employer — The worker must start with the new employer within the deadline counted from leaving the previous job
New employer files a start notification (BT.52) — within 15 days, at the provincial employment office for the new employer’s area
Update documents for the new employer — Work permit, visa, and accommodation notification (TM.30) if the worker moves

Documents required

From the worker

Passport or Certificate of Identity (CI)
Current work permit
Termination notice from the previous employer (BT.53)
Photo

From the new employer

Copy of the employer’s Thai ID card, or company affidavit
New employment contract
Business details
Power of attorney (if an agent files on your behalf)

Costs

Item	Price
Government fee	Depends on what must be filed (work permit / visa)
Change-of-employer eligibility check	Free

Service fees depend on the number of workers and documents — ask us on LINE for a free quote.

Frequently asked questions

Can an MOU worker who resigns voluntarily change employer?
Generally, resigning without a reason recognised by law may prevent a change of employer. Message us on LINE and we’ll check your case.

How many days does the worker have to find a new employer?
It depends on the worker group and the announcement in force. We will check the exact deadline for your actual case — don’t wait; the sooner the better.

Does the new employer need to wait for the termination notice?
No, but a termination notice with the correct reason makes it easier to confirm eligibility.

What if the previous employer refuses to file a termination notice?
The worker can contact the local provincial employment office. Message us on LINE and we can help coordinate.

After changing employer, is a new visa needed?
The visa and work permit details must be updated to match the new employer, and the new accommodation must be notified (TM.30).

How many times can a worker change employer?
It depends on the conditions for the worker group. We will check based on each worker’s history.

Related services

Taking on a worker from another employer? Check eligibility for free first.
Best Friend Visa checks the conditions, prepares the documents and handles every step.

Chat on LINE — free advice Call 093-541-6444

Last updated: 17 October 2026 — regulations may change; please check with our staff before proceeding.

Change of Employer for MOU and Cabinet Resolution Migrant Workers