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WP.29 Work Permit Application for a Foreigner under Section 64 (Thailand)

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Country:
Thailand
Category:
Work permits
How to fill:
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Price:
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What this document is

WP.29 (บต.29) is the Department of Employment (DOE), Ministry of Labour, application for a work permit and its renewal for a foreigner under Section 64 of the Royal Ordinance on Managing the Employment of Foreigners.

Section 64 covers nationals of countries that share a border with Thailand who enter with a border pass or another document prescribed by the DOE Director-General, for temporary work in permitted areas. Which kinds of work and which areas are allowed is set by regulations — check with the employment office.

The form is in Thai with English captions and has 3 pages to fill in plus a page for official use.

Who files it and where

  • the foreign worker named on the form (it is signed as “applicant”), together with the future employer, who provides the employment documents;
  • the provincial employment office (สำนักงานจัดหางานจังหวัด) responsible for the area where the work will be done — check the address and who must appear in person with the office;
  • the fee, the maximum permit period and processing time are not stated on the form — check them with the office.

What the form asks for

  • title, name, nationality, date of birth, age, address in Thailand, phone and e-mail;
  • the border pass or other document: number, issuer, country, dates; visa (if any), date and checkpoint of arrival, permitted stay;
  • whether the person has had a Thai work permit before (number and province);
  • type and nature of work, employer and its address, place of work, period applied for;
  • ticks for the attached documents (section 4), date and signature.

Documents listed on the form

  • copy of the border pass or of the other prescribed document;
  • copy of the proof of permission to enter Thailand;
  • medical certificate that the applicant is not of unsound mind and has no prohibited diseases (Section 64/1);
  • three 3×4 cm photographs;
  • copy of the employment contract;
  • Employment Certification Form from the employer stating why a Thai national is not employed;
  • employer documents: for an individual — a copy of an ID document, passport or certificate of residence; for a company — a copy of its business licence or registration showing the type of business.

The office may ask for more documents or translations — check the list with the office before filing.

How to fill it in with FoxDocs

  1. Open the chat on this page and answer in any language.
  2. Give the border pass details, the entry date and the employer details — the assistant fills the boxes and ticks the documents.
  3. Check the fields and download the PDF.
  4. Print, attach the photo, sign and submit it with the documents at the employment office.

Source

Official WP.29 form on the Department of Employment website: doe.go.th (PDF); foreign workers section: doe.go.th/alien. Checked on 2026-10-08. This is not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is form WP.29 for?

To apply for a work permit, or to renew one, for a foreigner under Section 64 — a national of a neighbouring country who entered Thailand with a border pass or another document prescribed by the Department of Employment.

Where do I submit WP.29?

To the provincial employment office for the area where the work will be done. Check the address and filing procedure with the office or on doe.go.th.

Can I use this form if I entered with a regular passport and visa?

This form is for Section 64 (border pass or other prescribed document). Other cases use other DOE forms, for example WP.25 under Section 59 — check with the office which form applies to you.

Which documents are attached?

A copy of the border pass, proof of entry, a medical certificate, three 3×4 cm photos, the employment contract, the employer’s Employment Certification Form and the employer’s ID or business documents.

In which language should the form be filled in?

The form is in Thai with English captions. FoxDocs fills it in Latin letters as in your documents; check with the office whether this is accepted or Thai is required.

How much does it cost and how long is the permit valid?

The form does not state the fee or the maximum period. Both are set by regulations — check with the employment office.

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