BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has streamlined its foreign work permit application process with the introduction of the “e-Work Permit” system—a digital platform that allows foreigners to apply for a work permit anywhere and anytime via an online channel, according to the Ministry of Labor.
The new system functions as a one-stop service, significantly reducing processing time and eliminating the need to submit multiple applications. Applicants can complete the application form at the website https://eworkpermit.doe.go.th/, verify their documents, and make an appointment online at one of over 40 Foreign Work Permit Service Centers nationwide. At these centers, biometric data is collected and work permit cards are issued. These processes take around 12 minutes.
Companies that bring foreign workers into the country may register to create a profile and verify their identity starting from 6 October 2025. Foreign workers and employers may register to use the system and submit work permit applications from 13 October 2025 onward.
The e-Work Permit system is part of the initiatives by the Ministry of Labor to modernize public services through a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. (PRD)
