A work permit for a company director — what should you know about the visa versus work permit split?

What the enquirer needs to know is “A work permit for a company director”, so the answer below starts with what this case actually needs before setting out the general rules. Before starting, count the number of certified sets needed before work starts, because extra sets restart the certification steps, then verify the source document is still within any validity window the recipient applies, then check that names are spelled identically to the passport or ID card on every page. For documents going abroad, include international shipping time in the plan. When several certification layers are required, start with the slowest one. The terms that frame this page are work · permit · company · director. What sets this case apart is the number of certified sets and the window in which they must be used. The deciding factor is the receiving body's requirement, not only the format of the Thai-side document. Record the reference number of each certification layer; it is the fastest way to trace status. High-resolution photos of seals and signatures help when the destination asks for re-verification. Once the set is complete, check it line by line against the destination's own checklist before filing. A visa and a work permit are separate matters handled by separate agencies: permission to stay is decided by the Immigration Bureau, while permission to work is decided by the Department of Employment, so both must be maintained in parallel. Work by foreign nationals in Thailand is governed by the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Aliens B.E. 2560 (2017) as amended by Decree No. 2 B.E. 2561 (2018); work permits are issued by the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. ILC handles the document side only — certified translation, notarial signature certification and legalisation runs at the Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy. ILC is not the deciding authority and cannot guarantee an approval. Cost and lead time depend on page count, language pair and the certification steps the receiving authority requires, so every file is quoted before work starts. Send the checklist you were given, the applicant's nationality and the office you will file with via LINE @NAATI, call +66 80-557-8887 or email ilc@thainotary.co.th.

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