The Thai government has launched an ambitious plan to simplify and modernize visa and work permit processes. The goals are clear: reduce paperwork, streamline procedures, enable real-time tracking, and speed up responses.
Employers are now required to register on the online platform and wait for their identity to be verified via the ThaiID application. Foreign applicants must also register through before they can access the e-Work Permit system.
At this stage, the e-Work Permit is still in its trial phase. The government has already acknowledged potential processing delays while the system becomes fully operational. Further clarification is expected鈥攑articularly regarding processing timelines.
For expatriates, the required documents remain unchanged for now: academic qualifications and professional experience, a medical certificate, and a valid job offer. More details are expected to follow as the rollout progresses.
Useful link:
The Economic Times - Thailand to introduce mandatory online work permit system from October 13
Y Axis - Thailand Introduces Online Work Permit Portal for Foreign Workers from October 13
Siam Legal - Thailand's New E-Work Permit System 2025
