Work permit for a branch or representative office
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8 March 2019
We have received an official response in writing stating that a representative office or branch that has obtained a foreign business licence will be exempt from having to apply for Thai work permits for managers.
However, if a new representative office does not have a foreign business licence, it must apply for a registration number, then apply for a Thai work permit for a manager or person responsible for its business operations and activities in Thailand.
The number of work permit will depend on the activities, as follows:
In the event that a representative office did not apply for a Thai work permit for a manager who has already extended a long-term visa, the Labour Department will contact the immigration authorities about this issue. A representative office which has already cancelled a work permit for a manager must apply for a new one before extending his visa, or when extending the visa and renewing the work permit of an assistant manager.