Cabinet Resolution 11 Nov 2025 Group: Worker Checklist

Update 8 September 2569: the system is now accepting renewal applications.

The e-WorkPermit system has been accepting renewal applications since 8 September 2569 and closes on 11 December 2569 at 16.30. The Cabinet resolved on July 14, 2569, to allow migrant workers of Lao, Myanmar, and Vietnamese nationalities in this group to remain in the Kingdom and continue working until December 11, 2570, by submitting an extension application by December 11, 2569. The original deadline for passport issuance and visa stamping on July 31, 2569, has passed, and the resolution of July 14, 2569, also covers those who missed that round. Migrant worker leniency measures have limited validity and are frequently amended. Please check the current schedule with the provincial Department of Employment office in your area or the Department of Employment hotline 1694 or 1506 before taking any action.

📋 Introduction: Understanding the migrant worker registration group under the Cabinet Resolution of November 11, 2568

For entrepreneurs and employers who employ migrant workers of Lao, Myanmar, and Vietnamese nationalities, who are the group registered under the Cabinet Resolution of November 11, 2568, you are likely closely following news and various measures to ensure that migrant worker management is legally compliant and uninterrupted. For this group of migrant workers, the current work permit is valid until December 11, 2569, but it doesn't end there — The Cabinet Resolution of July 14, 2569, extends the period until December 11, 2570, with the condition that the extension application must be submitted by December 11, 2569. This date is therefore the deadline for submission, not the expiry date of eligibility. Advance planning is crucial.

This article from Exworker will present a comprehensive Checklist covering all important issues to help employers prepare and proceed correctly and smoothly, whether it's about work permit renewal, visa stamping, or conditions for changing employers. We will summarize relevant information and measures, along with useful advice, to enable you to manage migrant workers efficiently and without worry.

📅 Summary of Important Timelines and Measures to Know

Work Permit Extension: Cabinet Resolution of July 14, 2569

The Cabinet resolved on July 14, 2569, to allow foreign nationals of Lao, Myanmar, and Vietnamese nationalities, who were permitted to work until December 11, 2569, under the Cabinet Resolution of November 11, 2568, to remain in the Kingdom and continue working until December 11, 2570, which is an extension of another 1 year. This matter passed the Committee on Migrant Worker Management Policy (CMWMP) at its 3/2569 meeting on July 3, 2569, before being submitted to the Cabinet.

The crucial condition is that the extension application must be submitted by December 11, 2569. The government fee is 1,000 Baht per person (100 Baht for application submission + 900 Baht for work permit). Applicants include the foreign national themselves, the employer, or an authorized company that brings foreign nationals to work in the country. Submission can be done via electronic system or at locations designated by the Department of Employment. And they must undergo a health check and register as an insured person (or obtain health insurance if not covered by the social security system).

This group comprises approximately 720,000 people nationwide. Read the full details of the resolution and procedures at Work Permit and Visa Extension according to Cabinet Resolution of July 14, 2569 and Migrant Worker Work Permit Renewal, Submit before Dec 11, 2569

The above procedures and deadlines are in accordance with the Cabinet Resolution. Operational details will be in accordance with announcements from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labour to be published in the Royal Gazette. Therefore, you should re-check with the provincial Department of Employment office in your area before submitting the application.

Regarding Visa Stamping: The deadline of July 31, 2569, has passed.

The deadline for passport issuance and visa stamping for this group was originally June 24, 2569, and was extended to July 31, 2569, according to the Cabinet Resolution of March 10, 2569. The said deadline has passed. Information in previous versions of the article stating "complete by July 31, 2569" is no longer applicable.

The good news is that the Cabinet Resolution of July 14, 2569, also covers those who missed that round. This includes both groups: those who did not complete passport issuance by July 31, 2569, and those who had their visas stamped but their passports expired before December 11, 2569. Furthermore, those who have submitted an extension application can remain in the Kingdom until June 30, 2570, to proceed with visa stamping, and once stamped, will be permitted to stay until December 11, 2570.

Since the new visa stamping schedule will be in accordance with announcements issued under the July 14, 2569 resolution, and the announcement number has not yet appeared in the Royal Gazette as of the verification date, employers should inquire about the date and location for visa stamping for their employees with the provincial Department of Employment office in their area or the Department of Employment hotline 1694 or 1506 before taking their employees to proceed.

🔍 Migrant Worker Registration Group Checklist: What Employers Must Prepare

📋 Step 1: Check Current Migrant Worker Status

Before taking any action, the first thing employers should do is thoroughly check the status and documents of each migrant worker.

• 🔹 Check important documents: Work Permit, Visa, Passport, or Certificate of Identity (CI) to ensure they are complete and correct.
• 🔹 Expiry Date: Check the expiry date of all documents, especially the work permit (December 11, 2569, which is also the last day for submitting the extension application) and the expiry date of the passport or CI booklet, which is the most common reason for missing the deadline.
• 🔹 Personal Information: Check that the migrant worker's personal information in various documents matches to prevent future problems.

📋 Step 2: Submit Work Permit Extension Application by December 11, 2569

The submission window is now open according to the Cabinet Resolution of July 14, 2569. There is no need to wait for further announcements before preparing documents.

• 🔹 Prepare necessary documents: Prepare documents of the employer and migrant worker expected to be used for the work permit extension application, such as a copy of the employer's/juristic person's ID card, house registration, company registration documents (if any), migrant worker's photo, copy of passport/CI, copy of original work permit, etc.
• 🔹 Health Check and Social Security: Must pass a health check and register as an insured person, or obtain health insurance if the employee is not in the social security system.
• 🔹 Submit the application by December 11, 2569: Submit through the e-WorkPermit system at eworkpermit.doe.go.th, the only channel, accepting applications since 8 September 2569 and closing at 16.30 on the last day. Submission can be done by the foreign national themselves, the employer, or an authorized company that brings foreign nationals to work in the country. The government fee is 1,000 Baht per person.
• 🔹 Follow announcements from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labour: Operational details will be in announcements issued under the resolution. You should check with the provincial Department of Employment office in your area before the actual submission date.

If you have multiple employees to submit for and year-end queues are starting to get busy, we can handle the process for you at Work Permit Renewal Service for the Dec 11, 2569 Round from individual status checks to application submission.

📋 Step 3: Travel Documents and Visa Stamping

The deadline for visa stamping for the previous round (July 31, 2569) has passed. Those who submitted an extension application according to the July 14, 2569 resolution have a timeframe to complete visa stamping until June 30, 2570, and once stamped, will be permitted to stay until December 11, 2570.

• 🔹 Check supporting documents: Verify that the migrant worker has a valid passport or CI. If not available or close to expiry, new documents must be obtained or renewed beforehand.
• 🔹 Contact embassy/relevant agencies: Coordinate with the embassy or consulate of the migrant worker's country of origin in Thailand (Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) to inquire about the procedures and documents required for visa stamping.
• 🔹 Check the date and location for the current round before traveling: The new visa stamping schedule will be in accordance with announcements issued under the July 14, 2569 resolution. You should inquire with the provincial Department of Employment office in your area or hotline 1694 / 1506 before taking your employees. Do not rely on old schedules from previous news.

If it is found that some migrant workers do not have a CI booklet or their booklet is close to expiry, travel document issues must be resolved before visa stamping can be completed in time. See procedures and center queues at Myanmar Migrant Worker CI Booklet Service

📋 Step 4: Conditions for Changing Employers

For this registered migrant worker group, changing employers has conditions and restrictions that must be understood.

Generally, changing employers may affect the status of permission to stay in the Kingdom and the work permit of this group of migrant workers. Employers and migrant workers should thoroughly study the regulations and conditions regarding changing employers from the Department of Employment or consult migrant worker specialists to ensure that the process is legally compliant and does not cause the migrant worker to lose rights or become an illegal worker.

• 🔹 In case of changing employers: If it is necessary to change employers, the process must follow legal procedures, and it must be verified whether changing employers is permissible under the conditions of this Cabinet Resolution.
• 🔹 Impact on status: Changing employers without following the procedures may require the migrant worker to restart the permit application process or may render them unable to work in Thailand.

If you have employees who need to move in or out during this period, check their eligibility and document sequence before proceeding, as each group uses different criteria. See procedures for notification of departure/arrival and required documents at Migrant Worker Employer Change Service

⚠️ Cautions and Advice from Exworker

⚠️ The biggest risk for this group is not "doing it too early," but rather letting December 11, 2569, pass without submitting an extension application. This is because the right to stay until December 11, 2570, is tied to submitting within that deadline. The Cabinet Resolution itself does not specifically state the consequences of not submitting, so it is not advisable to take the risk. For operational details, adhere to announcements from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labour, and inquire with the provincial Department of Employment office on a case-by-case basis.

• 💡 Plan ahead: Having a systematic migrant worker management plan will help you cope with changes and carry out various operations efficiently.
• 💡 Check information from reliable sources: Refer to information directly from the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, or relevant government agencies to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date.
• 💡 Consult experts: If you have any questions or are unsure about any step, consulting migrant worker specialists or a company providing migrant worker services like Exworker will help you receive accurate and appropriate advice for your situation.

🏢 Conclusion: For Smooth Management

Managing migrant workers in accordance with the law is extremely important to avoid problems and impacts that may arise for both employers and migrant workers. Understanding the Cabinet Resolution, various measures, and important deadlines will help you plan and proceed efficiently.

Advance preparation, close monitoring of news, and seeking expert advice when necessary are key to ensuring that the work permit renewal process and the submission of work permit extensions for the migrant worker registration group under the Cabinet Resolution of November 11, 2568, are completed smoothly by December 11, 2569.