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Thailand Work Permit for South Korean nationals · 💎 LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years)

South Korean 🇰🇷 × LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years) 💎

South Korean 🇰🇷 × LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years) 💎 — visa LTR-WP / LTR-WFTP / LTR-WP-HSP / LTR-WP-WP — 10 years (5+5) · WP 10 yrs · Waived. Government fees WP THB 0 + visa THB 50,000. NYC Visa handles everything from Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Bangkok (Thonglor) to LTR Visa Unit, BOI + Department of Employment + Immigration Bureau.

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
Reviewing authority (Thailand)
LTR Visa Unit, BOI + Department of Employment + Immigration Bureau
Embassy & document issuance
Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Bangkok (Thonglor)
Visa
LTR-WP / LTR-WFTP / LTR-WP-HSP / LTR-WP-WP — 10 years (5+5)
Validity
10 yrs · renewable
Ratio
Waived
Min salary
THB 250,000/mo
Capital
n/a
Processing
30–60 days · OSSC
Apostille / Legalisation
Apostille (Hague)
Fees
WP THB 0 + Visa THB 50,000

Thai-Korea EPA + LG/Samsung ASEAN HQ in Bangkok — PR removes Non-B expiry risk before global rotation — Work Permit 💎 LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years) is issued under Royal Decree on Long-Term Resident Visa B.E. 2565 (2022) + BOI LTR Regulations. Waived. Issued via BOI One-Stop Service Center (OSSC) in 30–60 days.

Document pipeline for South Korean: KMOFA Apostille → Thai certified translation → Thai MFA — Hojeok replaced by Family Relations Certificate (KFIC) since 2008. NYC Visa collects from Korean National Police Agency Criminal Record Check (Beomjoegyeongnyeokjoseo) + Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Consular Service Division), ships to Bangkok, and authenticates end-to-end before filing WP-3 / e-Expert.

South Korean-specific pitfall: KFIC must include all 4 certificates (basic + family + marriage + adoption); Korean military discharge papers can substitute police clearance for males 30+. — we pre-validate every dossier and prepare the Org-Chart Plan / Endorsement Letter required by this track.

Our 7-stage workflow: Eligibility + company audit → BOI e-Expert / Smart Visa Unit pre-approval → home-country document chain → Thai MFA authentication → LTR-WP / LTR-WFTP / LTR-WP-HSP / LTR-WP-WP stamping at the Royal Thai Embassy → entry filing → WP issuance + 90-day report + re-entry permit.

What's unique about this track

LTR is the only visa with a 100% digital WP via the BOI app + a flat 17% personal income tax (HSP track) — NYC Visa drafts the Asset Verification Memo and liaises with the applicant's private bank to clear the BOI in a single pass.

Wealthy Global Citizens (≥USD 1M assets), Wealthy Pensioners (65+, ≥USD 80k/yr pension), Work-From-Thailand Professionals (≥USD 80k/yr, foreign employer), and Highly-Skilled Professionals in 10 target industries.

Document authentication chain

KMOFA Apostille → Thai certified translation → Thai MFA — Hojeok replaced by Family Relations Certificate (KFIC) since 2008

Korean National Police Agency Criminal Record Check (Beomjoegyeongnyeokjoseo)

Common pitfalls & how we fix them

KFIC must include all 4 certificates (basic + family + marriage + adoption); Korean military discharge papers can substitute police clearance for males 30+.

120+
Cases/yr (this nationality)
30–60d
WP issuance
40+
Nationalities served
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How a South Korean files LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years)

  1. 1

    Audit Waived + capital — + salary ≥THB 250,000 (free)

  2. 2

    Obtain Korean National Police Agency Criminal Record Check (Beomjoegyeongnyeokjoseo)

  3. 3

    Apostille via Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Consular Service Division)

  4. 4

    Sworn translator + MFA notarisation

  5. 5

    MFA Department of Consular Affairs (Chaeng Wattana)

  6. 6

    Via BOI portal — Approval Letter

  7. 7

    LTR-WP / LTR-WFTP / LTR-WP-HSP / LTR-WP-WP at the Royal Thai Embassy in Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Bangkok

  8. 8

    Receive 10-yr Work Permit + 90-day report + re-entry permit

10 core documents
Net asset statement (≥USD 1M, audited)
Income proof 2 yrs (≥USD 80k/yr)
Health insurance (≥USD 50k coverage)
Employment / pension contract
Passport (≥18 months validity)
Police clearance (origin)
Degree + CV (HSP track)
LTR online application (BOI portal)
Family dependency papers
Medical certificate
FAQ · AEO Block

FAQ · South Korean × LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years)

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What docs does a South Korean need for LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years)?

KMOFA Apostille → Thai certified translation → Thai MFA — Hojeok replaced by Family Relations Certificate (KFIC) since 2008.

Minimum salary for South Korean on this track?

THB 250,000/month — DOE sets nationality-tiered floors.

What pitfall does DOE/BOI flag for South Korean?

KFIC must include all 4 certificates (basic + family + marriage + adoption); Korean military discharge papers can substitute police clearance for males 30+.

Government fees?

WP THB 0 + visa THB 50,000/yr.

Apostille or 4-tier legalisation?

Apostille — Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Consular Service Division)

WP processing time?

30–60 working days (OSSC fast-track).

Does the 4:1 ratio apply to this track?

Waived

NYC Visa service fee?

available on request/person for standard track + available on request document pipeline. Free LINE consult.

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Thailand Work Permit · South Korean × LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years) provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Thailand Work Permit · South Korean × LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years) provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with LTR Visa Unit, BOI + Department of Employment + Immigration Bureau since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Thailand Work Permit · South Korean × LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years) service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our Thailand Work Permit · South Korean × LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years) workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — LTR Visa Unit, BOI + Department of Employment + Immigration Bureau — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake

How does a South Korean obtain LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years)?

South Korean 🇰🇷 × LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years) 💎 — visa LTR-WP / LTR-WFTP / LTR-WP-HSP / LTR-WP-WP — 10 years (5+5) · WP 10 yrs · Waived. Government fees WP THB 0 + visa THB 50,000. NYC Visa handles everything from Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Bangkok (Thonglor) to LTR Visa Unit, BOI + Department of Employment + Immigration Bureau.

Call 083-249-4999Book free consult
🇰🇷 South Korean × 💎 LTR Visa + Digital Work Permit (10 years) 30–60d
Service Knowledge Base

Work permits, BOI/IEAT privileges, Treaty of Amity and APEC card — practical answers

First-party answers on Thai work authorisation: the standard Department of Employment route, BOI and IEAT channels for skilled experts, US company rights under the Treaty of Amity, and the APEC Business Travel Card for Thai nationals — including which supporting documents must be translated and legalised first. (19+ search topics covered)

What must an employer prepare for a first foreign hire?

Typically current company records — registration certificate, shareholder list, financial statements and tax filings — together with social security registration for employees and an employment contract whose job title and scope match the permit sought. Ratio requirements for Thai employees or minimum registered capital may apply under the rules in force, so the corporate structure should be reviewed before filing begins.

Does Treaty of Amity status remove the work permit requirement?

No. The treaty concerns the company's right to do business, not an individual's right to work. US executives and staff still need an appropriate visa category and a work permit under the same rules as other foreign nationals.

Why are Thai work permit applications commonly returned?

The usual reason is that the job title and duties in the application do not match the employer's supporting documents, such as the company affidavit, financial statements and employment contract. Other frequent causes are qualifications claimed without properly certified translations, and applying under a business activity that is not among the objectives registered with the Department of Business Development. Map every document to the same set of facts before filing and confirm the current requirements with the Department of Employment office responsible for the workplace.

Can dependants of a work-permit holder work?

Permission to stay as a dependant and permission to work are separate matters. Dependants admitted on the basis of the principal's status do not gain an automatic right to work; they need an employer and their own work permit application under the normal criteria. Children entering school require a separate process, including certified translations of academic records.

Who can obtain an APEC Business Travel Card?

The card facilitates business travel among participating APEC economies and is issued to Thai business people by the Department of Consular Affairs, subject to endorsement by the designated authorities. Pre-clearance for each economy is decided by that economy, and the card does not grant the right to work abroad.

Is a work permit the same as a visa in Thailand?

No. A visa such as Non-Immigrant B is issued by a Thai embassy or consulate, extensions of stay are approved by the Immigration Bureau, while the work permit itself is issued by the Department of Employment under the Emergency Decree on Managing the Work of Aliens B.E. 2560 (2017). Holding a valid visa does not by itself authorise employment, and working before authorisation carries legal penalties, so both tracks must be planned together.

What happens if the permit lapses while renewal is pending?

Renewal must be filed before expiry within the period set by the regulations, and the permitted-to-stay end date must be tracked alongside it because the two dates do not always coincide. A lapse can force a restart and affect immigration status. Set calendar reminders several weeks ahead and keep current employer documents ready before the deadline.

Can dependants of a permit holder work?

Dependant status does not create work rights. A dependant who wants to work needs their own employer and their own work permit under the normal conditions. Family documents such as marriage and birth certificates usually need translation and legalisation for both immigration and labour filings.
Topics covered
เอกสารที่มักต้องแปล/รับรอง: ปริญญาบัตร/ทรานสคริปต์ · หนังสือรับรองประสบการณ์ทำงาน · ใบอนุญาตประกอบวิชาชีพ · หนังสือรับรองบริษัทต่างประเทศ · หนังสือมอบอำนาจ (Power of Attorney) · ทะเบียนสมรส/สูติบัตรของผู้ติดตาม
หน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง: กรมการจัดหางาน (DOE) · สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) · การนิคมอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย (กนอ./IEAT) · กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า (DBD) · สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (ตม.) · กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
คำค้นหลัก: ขอใบอนุญาตทำงานคนต่างชาติ · work permit thailand requirements · BOI work permit e-Expert · one stop service center visa work permit · IEAT work permit นิคมอุตสาหกรรม · treaty of amity company registration · บัตรเอเปค APEC Business Travel Card
Official references

Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).

083-249-4999LINE @NYCVcontact@nycvisa.org
Submitting work permit paperwork at a government office
Submitting work permit paperwork at a government office — From actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Service Playbook

Thai work permit — company-side and employee-side documents

Work permits are issued by the Department of Employment and are tied to the employer, position and workplace. Changing job, role or location requires a new filing.

Documents to prepare

  • • Company side: current affidavit, shareholder list, financial statements, social security filings
  • • Employee side: passport, the correct visa category, and the required medical certificate
  • • Degrees and experience letters, legalised at source and translated for Thai use
  • • Employment contract and job description
  • • Workplace map and photographs where requested
  • • Power of attorney for the company's filing agent

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Check company and role eligibility — Registered capital, Thai-to-foreign staff ratio and reserved occupations are verified first.
  2. 2. Prepare foreign documents — Qualifications and experience letters must be legalised abroad and translated before filing.
  3. 3. File the application — Through the Department of Employment, or a dedicated channel such as the BOI One Stop Service.
  4. 4. Collect and comply — Work only within the stated role and location, and renew before expiry.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • • Working outside the stated role or location breaches the permit conditions.
  • • A permit belongs to the employer — it cannot follow you to a new company.
  • • Visa and permit expire on different dates; track both.
  • • Company documents older than the accepted window must be reissued.

Tips from our team

  • • Set reminders at least 45 days before either expiry date.
  • • Maintain a standing company document pack to speed up future filings.
  • • BOI-promoted companies should use the dedicated channel to cut steps.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Route Comparison

Comparing Thai work permit routes

Different employer types use different channels, and each channel pairs with a different visa category.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Standard filing with the Department of EmploymentThe employer is an ordinary Thai company without BOI promotionDepartment of Employment, Ministry of LabourVariable, driven by how complete the employer's file isThai-to-foreign staff ratios and registered capital not meeting thresholds is the common refusal ground
BOI-promoted company channelThe employer holds a promotion certificate and the position is on the approved listBOI together with the Immigration Bureau and Department of EmploymentGenerally faster than the standard route, still variableA position that differs from the approved list requires an amendment first
Conditional or short-term work authorisationShort assignments or job types covered by specific published rulesDepartment of Employment under the notification in forceShorter than a full applicationWorking beyond the authorised scope is an offence even when a permit exists

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

Advisory Service

We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case

Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.

Route assessment

We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.

Pre-submission review

Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.

Timeline planning

We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.

Rejection recovery

We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.

Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

Where is a Thai work permit filed, and must the employee attend?

Applications are filed with the Bangkok area employment office or the provincial employment office covering the workplace, under the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. Some categories can be filed through the e-Workpermit system. An employer or authorised representative may file, but the employee may still be asked to appear. We can assemble and pre-check the document set; contact our team by phone, LINE or email.

How must foreign supporting documents be translated and certified?

Foreign degrees or experience letters are first certified in the issuing country and by the relevant embassy, then translated into Thai or English as required by the receiving office, and finally legalised by the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs. Doing these steps out of order is the most common cause of rejection.

Can I handle the application myself?

Yes, the Department of Employment procedure is open to applicants and employers. Delays usually come from outdated forms, company documents older than the office accepts, and translations that do not match the required format. Check the current checklist of the office you will file with before you start.
Practical advice & cautions

Visa and immigration matters: advice and cautions

Before you start

  • Plan around expiry dates

    Extensions, reporting and re-entry permits should be handled well ahead of the deadline; queues and public holidays can make last-minute filing impossible.

  • Keep every receipt and acknowledgement

    Photograph all filing receipts and stamps; they are key evidence in any later verification.

  • Read the official conditions first

    Visa conditions change. Check the deciding authority's latest announcement, then use our service to prepare documents and translations that match those conditions.

  • Make funds explainable

    Large deposits made shortly before filing attract questions. Support them with evidence of income and use statements bearing the bank's original seal.

Common reasons documents get rejected

  • Expired supporting documents

    Civil registry extracts, medical certificates and police clearances have limited validity; old copies make the bundle incomplete.

  • Form data contradicting the attachments

    Dates, addresses or travel history that conflict with supporting documents are a frequent refusal ground and may be read as misrepresentation.

  • Refiling immediately without fixing the cause

    Analyse the refusal grounds and address them; resubmitting the same file usually produces the same result.

  • Ignoring post-approval obligations

    Periodic reporting, address notification and work conditions are ongoing duties that affect the next extension.

Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

What people search for

Frequently searched topics about visas and immigration

Documents required for a visa application
Checklists are set by the embassy or receiving authority; always follow their current published notice.
Extensions and periodic reporting
Long-stay holders must report at the intervals set by the Immigration Bureau.
Notification of residence for foreign nationals
House owners or occupiers must notify the stay of foreign nationals under Thai immigration law.
Refusal and reapplication
Read the stated reason first and address the actual cause rather than resubmitting the same file.

These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a Thai visa consultant as a foreign national

Choose a Thai visa consultant by how well they match a visa category to your actual situation and long-term plan, not by the fastest route in. Ask them to explain the conditions for maintaining status after approval, including 90-day reporting and re-entry permits, and to separate government fees from their service fee.

How to evaluate a provider

  • Matches the category to your real situation — The wrong category at the start can make later extensions impossible.
  • Explains status-maintenance obligations — 90-day reporting, re-entry permits and financial conditions affect every extension.
  • Separates government fees from service fees — You should know which part the state collects.
  • Tracks regulatory changes — Newer long-stay categories are revised periodically.
  • Plans the extension from day one — Extensions depend on evidence gathered during the first period of stay.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. After approval, what must I do to maintain status and qualify for an extension?
  2. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
  3. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  4. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
  5. Which visa category fits my situation and my long-term plan?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Apply yourselfApplicants comfortable reading official notices with complete documentsYou must track condition changes and reporting deadlines yourself.
Consultant for the first application onlyNew arrivalsPlan the extension path at the first application, not near expiry.
Ongoing annual supportLong-stay residents and familiesDefine whether reporting and extensions are inside the scope.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which Thai visa consultant is recommended?
Choose one that identifies the category matching your actual situation, explains the post-approval conditions such as 90-day reporting and re-entry permits, and clearly separates government fees from the service fee. Ask how the first application sets up your future extensions.
Can I change visa category later?
Some categories can be changed in-country, while others require a fresh application at a Thai embassy abroad. That is why the category should match your long-term plan from the first application rather than the quickest available entry.

แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources

  1. Royal Decree on Long-Term Resident Visa B.E. 2565 (2022) + BOI LTR Regulations — Statutory basis for this WP track
  2. Royal Decree on Foreigners' Working Management B.E. 2560 (2017) — Master alien-employment regulation
  3. Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Bangkok (Thonglor) — Source for South Korean documents
  4. Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Consular Service Division) — Hague Apostille authority
  5. Thai MFA Department of Consular Affairs — Final authentication step
Other WP tracks for the same nationality
🏭 BOI Work Permit (Investment-Promoted Company)🧠 Smart Visa (Talent / Investor / Executive / Startup)📑 General Work Permit (Alien Employment Act)🏢 Foreign Business License (FBL / FBC)
Other nationalities on the same track
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