Working for a foundation or non-profit organisation — what should you know about the visa versus work permit split?

This question is specifically about “Working for a foundation or non-profit organisation”, so it flags what usually causes documents like this to be rejected before summarising the general practice. The terms that frame this page are Working · foundation · non-profit · organisation. A key variable is the filing channel (in person, agent or online), which sets the copy format to prepare. What sets this case apart is the number of certified sets and the window in which they must be used. Before starting, ask in advance which category of certified translator the destination accepts, then plan the timeline so certification finishes before the real filing deadline, then keep a digital copy of every page, including seals and signatures. When several certification layers are required, start with the slowest one. Plan the schedule with room for at least one review cycle at the receiving office. Keep a copy of every source document plus the receipt or docket from each step. Attach a document index to the bundle so nothing is lost during review. The next step is confirming the filing channel and the copy or file format required. 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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