Is your employee’s work permit about to expire? Renew it in time so they don’t fall out of the system.
We handle everything — health check, health insurance, e-WorkPermit filing and the visa extension.
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📢 Urgent! Lao, Myanmar and Vietnamese workers in the Cabinet Resolution group whose work permits expire on 11 December 2026 (B.E. 2569)
The Cabinet approved (14 July 2026) a further 1 year of stay and work until 11 December 2027 (B.E. 2570)
Applications and fees must be submitted by 11 December 2026 — message us on LINE to check your employees’ eligibility
The online system has been open since 8 September 2026 at eworkpermit.doe.go.th — on the last day, 11 December 2026, applications must be submitted by 16:30 and fees paid by 20:00.
What is a work permit?
A work permit is a document issued by the Department of Employment (DOE) that allows a foreign national to work legally in Thailand. New applications, renewals and changes of particulars are now made online through the e-WorkPermit system.
If a migrant worker works without a work permit, or with an expired one, both the worker and the employer are committing an offence.
How each worker group renews
| Worker group | Renewal |
|---|---|
| MOU, 2 years completed | Can renew for another 2 years, 4 years maximum in total → See our MOU 2-year service |
| MOU, 4 years completed | Must return to the home country and be re-imported under the MOU system |
| Cabinet Resolution group (Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) | Renew under the latest Cabinet Resolution; apply by 11 December 2026 to work until 11 December 2027 |
Work permit renewal steps (Cabinet Resolution group)
- Health check and insurance — Screening for prohibited diseases at a designated hospital; workers not covered by social security must buy health insurance
- Apply and pay via e-WorkPermit — The application receipt together with the payment receipt can be used as proof of the right to work while waiting
- Receive a temporary work permit — Once approved, the worker can work until 11 December 2027
- Passport and visa — Workers who did not obtain a passport by 31 July 2026 or whose passport expires before 11 December 2026 must obtain a passport or substitute document (such as a CI) and apply for a visa within 90 days of receiving the document, but no later than 30 June 2027 (B.E. 2570)
Documents required
From the worker
- Passport, Certificate of Identity (CI) or previous identity document
- Previous work permit
- Medical certificate with prohibited-disease screening results
- Proof of health insurance or social security
- Photo (in the size required by the system)
From the employer
- Copy of the employer’s Thai ID card, or company affidavit (for a juristic person)
- Employment contract or employment certificate
- Power of attorney (if an agent files on your behalf)
Documents may vary by worker group. We will check and confirm the list you need before filing.
Costs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Application fee | 100 THB/person |
| Work permit fee | 900 THB/person |
| Health check | Hospital rates |
| Health insurance (if not covered by social security) | Depends on plan |
Service fees depend on the number of workers and documents — ask us on LINE for a free quote.
Why employers choose us
- ✅ We file the whole batch via e-WorkPermit — no need to learn the system yourself
- ✅ We coordinate health checks and insurance with hospitals
- ✅ Status updates for each worker via LINE
- ✅ We record every document’s expiry date and remind you before it is due
Frequently asked questions
Where do we apply for a work permit renewal?
Online through the Department of Employment’s e-WorkPermit system. We can file on the employer’s behalf.
The work permit has already expired — can it still be renewed?
It depends on the worker group and the announcement currently in force. Message us on LINE urgently and we’ll check eligibility and options.
Can the employee work while waiting for the permit?
For the Cabinet Resolution group, the application receipt together with the payment receipt serves as proof of the right to work while waiting.
What is the maximum time an MOU worker can work in Thailand?
An initial 2 years, renewable for another 2 years — 4 years maximum in total. After that, the worker must return home and be re-imported.
The employee has no passport — can they still renew?
Workers in the Cabinet Resolution group without a passport can still apply, but must obtain a passport and visa by the deadline → See our passport service
After renewing the work permit, does the visa also need extending?
Yes, both must be renewed. The work permit gives the right to work; the visa gives the right to stay in the country → See our visa extension service
Related services
The 11 December 2026 deadline is approaching
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Last updated: 17 October 2026 — regulations may change; please check with our staff before proceeding.