What is the MOU?
MOU is an agreement between two or more parties. It reflects the convergence of the will of both parties. This refers to a bilateral document of intent signed between the Thai government and the country of origin (Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, etc.) to send foreign labors to work in Thailand.
What is MOU import?
MOU import is a Thai employer legally importing labors from their country to work in Thailand through a MOU document signed between Thailand and the labors country.
Documents required to MOU Import labors
- Company certificate valid for no more than 3 months
- Director ID card and house registration certificate
- Photos, including company signboard, surroundings, inside and outside of the building, work site, workers’ dormitory, etc. (6-10 photos)
- Company and workplace map
Steps to MOU Import labors
- Submit foreign labor demand application
- Demand letter for foreign labors
- Submit the document to the Bangkok Employment Office, District 1-10 or Provincial Employment Office
- Submit an application for employment of foreign laborsThe Ministry of Employment sends a letter to the country of origin through the embassy of the country of origin in Thailand, notifying the need to employ foreign labors
- Processing by country of origin (Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia)Recruitment, selection, contracting and list making by country of origin
- Apply for work permit for foreign laborsAfter receiving the name list, submit relevant documents for the foreign labors to apply for work permits
- Obtain permission for the foreign labor to work at the Thai employerThe Ministry of Employment writes to the Thai embassy in the country of origin (Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) to obtain a visa, and the Immigration allows the foreign labor to enter Thailand
- Enter ThailandInform the first employment center of the travel date and time in advance. Immigration officials will conduct joint inspections with officials from the Ministry of Public Health and officials from the first reception center
- health check and training at the first reception centerHealth check, COVID-19 check, training at the first reception center
- Go to the workplaceThe labor go to the workplace, notify the employment office and obtain a work permit
What the labor will receive in this service
- Passport
- 2-year visa
- 2-year work permit
- Health check for 6 diseases
- 6-month health insurance
- COVID-19 check
- Training at the first reception center
- Vehicle to transport the worker to the workplace
- B.T.13 employment notice
Benefits of MOU import labor
- Legal status of labor
- Recruitment can be conducted based on the employer’s needs for labor skills or professional knowledge
- Stable employment for 2 years under contract
Some provisions for the MOU Import labor
- MOU Import labors from Myanmar
- The minimum number of Myanmar MOU workers to be introduced is 10-20 or more, and both construction and factory work can be introduced.
- The employer of the foreign workers must be a legal entity.
- The employer must provide accommodation for the foreign workers.
- The employer cannot deduct the introduction fee from the income of the foreign workers
- MOU Import labors from Laos MOU
- The minimum number of Lao workers to be introduced at a time is 6.
- The employer can deduct 18,000 baht from the workers (3,000 baht per month for 6 months).
- MOU Import labors from Cambodia
- The minimum number of Cambodian MOU workers to be imported is 10, depending on the type of work. You can contact our company for more information.
- Applicable to factories, restaurants, construction and other work.
If the employer wants to legally hire foreign workers. Our MOU Import labors service saves you from having to go through the difficult and complicated procedures in person. If you want to quickly hire legal foreign workers, please contact 062-5673777. In addition, P.C 80 & Service is a one-stop foreign labors service provider. Our company has a legal license and has paid a bond to the Ministry of Labor. The license number is NJ 0044/2560.
