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WP.32 Work Permit Application on Behalf of a Foreigner (Section 60, paragraph 2) — Thailand

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    Who the employer is, who the foreigner is, what work and for how long.

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    Print, glue in the photo, sign and submit it at the employment office.

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Country:
Thailand
Category:
Work permits
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What this document is

WP.32 (บต.32) is the Department of Employment (DOE) application for a work permit made on behalf of a foreigner under Section 60, paragraph 2 of the Royal Ordinance on the Management of Foreign Workers Employment B.E. 2560 and its amendments.

According to the DOE checklist printed on the form, it is used when the foreigner has not yet entered the Kingdom: the employer files the application on the foreigner’s behalf. The form is bilingual (Thai and English), 5 pages: a checklist, the 3-page application and a page for official use.

Who files it and where

  • the future employer in Thailand — a company or an individual — or a person authorised by the employer with a power of attorney;
  • the application goes to the Department of Employment: in Bangkok the office for foreign workers, in other provinces the provincial employment office — check with DOE which office handles your case;
  • the checklist says that with a complete set of documents the result letter is issued within 3 working days; fees are not stated on the form — check them with the office;
  • after the work permit is received, the start of work must be notified within 15 days (stated on the checklist).

What the form asks for

  • employer: name, address, telephone, fax;
  • foreigner: title, name, nationality, date of birth, age, passport or document in lieu of passport (number, issuer, country, dates);
  • type and nature of the work, place of work, requested duration of the permit (years, months, days);
  • a checklist of attached documents; date and signature of the applicant.

Documents to attach (section 4 of the form)

  • a copy of the foreigner’s passport or document in lieu of passport;
  • proof of qualification: a copy of the diploma, or a certificate from a previous employer, or a certificate from the future employer;
  • the employment certification of the future employer stating why a Thai national is not employed;
  • three 3×4 cm photos of the foreigner;
  • employer documents: for an individual — identity document, business licence (if any), tax return or social security payments; for a juristic person — registration certificate, and a shareholders list or tax return or social security payments;
  • after the foreigner enters Thailand: a copy of the entry proof, a medical certificate and, for regulated professions, the professional licence.

The checklist also asks for a power of attorney with a 10-baht stamp if the employer does not file in person, and translations into Thai of foreign-language documents. The office may ask for more — check before submitting.

How to fill it in with FoxDocs

  1. Open the chat on this page and say who the employer is and whom you are hiring.
  2. Answer the questions or send a photo of the passport — the assistant fills the boxes and ticks the attached documents.
  3. Check the fields and download the PDF.
  4. Print it, glue in the photo, sign and submit it with the attachments at the employment office.

Source

Official WP.32 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.32 for?

It is the application in which an employer requests a work permit on behalf of a foreigner under Section 60, paragraph 2 of the Royal Ordinance B.E. 2560 — typically while the foreigner is still outside Thailand.

Who signs and submits WP.32?

The future employer, or a person authorised by the employer with a power of attorney. The foreigner does not need to be in Thailand at this stage.

Where do I submit WP.32?

To the Department of Employment: in Bangkok, the office for foreign workers; in other provinces, the provincial employment office. Check with DOE which office handles your case.

Which documents do I attach?

A copy of the foreigner’s passport, proof of qualification, the employer’s employment certification, three 3×4 cm photos and the employer’s registration or identity documents. After entry, the foreigner adds the entry proof, a medical certificate and, if required, a professional licence.

How long does it take and how much does it cost?

The DOE checklist states that the result letter is issued within 3 working days if the documents are complete. Fees are not stated on the form — check them with the office.

In which language is the form filled in?

The DOE checklist asks for the form to be filled in Thai. FoxDocs writes the foreigner’s name and passport data in Latin letters as in the passport and the employer, addresses and job details in Thai; check with your office if in doubt.

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