Exemption from Work Permit for those coming to work at mega-events, international festivals, and concerts in Thailand (01 Notification of Work)

Thailand is promoting confidence and enhancing the competitiveness of the business sector on an international level by facilitating easier access for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) travelers. They are exempted from requiring a Work Permit if they are coming to work on activities related to organizing mega-events, international festivals, international music festivals, concerts, as well as meetings, training sessions, seminars, exhibitions, or trade shows. However, these activities must be supported by government agencies.

This is according to the announcement by the Department of Employment regarding the determination of urgent, necessary, or special tasks that the Thai government supports. This policy facilitates entrepreneurs in the MICE industry by allowing foreign nationals who are involved in the aforementioned activities to work without needing a Work Permit as was previously required, provided that they comply with the following guidelines and conditions.

• A foreign national entering the Kingdom temporarily under the Immigration Law to perform work that is necessary, urgent, or of a special nature, which is related to

– Organizing meetings, training sessions, seminars, exhibitions, or trade shows as mentioned in clause 3 (2).

– Work supported by government agencies as mentioned in clause 3 (13) as follows:

(a) Organizing mega-events or international festivals

(b) International music festivals or concerts

• The work must be completed within 15 days.
• A Work Permit is not required, but the work can only proceed after a notification has been submitted to the registrar (Department of Employment)

Documents Required for Work Notification

• A notification form for work that is necessary, urgent, or of a special nature (Form BT. 34) – 1 set
• A letter confirming the support of the event from a government agency – 1 set

Documents for Employees:

• Copy of passport – 1 set

• Copy of visa or permit for entry and stay in the Kingdom – 1 set

• Photograph (half-body, facing forward, no hat, no glasses) size 3 x 4 cm – 1 photo (taken within the last 6 months)

• If not applying in person, a power of attorney from the foreign national, with a 10 baht stamp duty. The representative must present their original ID card or other official document for identity verification.

Documents for Employers:

• If the employer is Thai, a copy of the ID card or other official document – 1 set

• If the employer is a foreign national, a copy of the employer’s work permit – 1 set

• If the employer is a legal entity, a copy of the certificate of incorporation, not older than 6 months – 1 set

Where to Submit Documents:

• Foreign Workers Administration Bureau, Department of Employment, Tel. 02-248-7202, 02-354-0116

• Bureau of Employment Services for Bangkok Metropolitan Area 1-10 (providing services in the area where the foreign national’s workplace is located)

• Don Mueang Airport Labor Inspection Office, Don Mueang Airport, Building 1, 3rd floor, Departure – Tel. 02-535-3707

• Suvarnabhumi Airport Labor Inspection Office, Suvarnabhumi Airport, International Departure Terminal, 4th floor – Tel. 02-134-4272

For more details, please visit here

Source : Department of Employment
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