Health Check Foreign Workers (Work Permit)
The Importance of Health Check-ups for Foreign Workers
Health check-ups for foreign workers help identify their overall health status and detect any communicable diseases that may affect their ability to work or pose risks to others in the workplace. These check-ups are required by law to ensure that workers are medically fit and free from serious infectious diseases. The certified results are necessary for submitting work permit applications to the Ministry of Labour, confirming that the individual is in good health and capable of performing their duties efficiently.
Why Foreign Workers Need Health CheckUp
Health checkup for foreign workers are required by law. Employers must ensure their foreign employees undergo medical screening as part of the work permit application process. This helps reduce the risk of serious or contagious diseases that may affect workplace safety and productivity.
Medical examinations also assess a foreign worker’s fitness before starting employment and ensure they are physically able to perform their job.
Target Groups
Foreign workers from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam who are temporarily allowed to stay and work in Thailand under the Alien Employment Management Act.
Migrant workers not enrolled in the Social Security system, or those whose employers are in the process of enrolling them under the Social Security Act.
Dependents of migrant workers, under 18 years old, who are allowed to temporarily stay in Thailand.
Foreigners working in informal employment sectors from the four mentioned nationalities.
Individuals with unverified legal status, awaiting verification of identity and not yet eligible for government health subsidies.
Foreign nationals excluded from the national health coverage system, except:
Those with health insurance from their country of citizenship
Western expats
Foreigners who are required by law to have health insurance, such as international students, diplomats, and employees of international organizations.
Required Documents for Health CheckUp
To obtain a medical certificate for a work permit, foreign workers need to present the following:
A copy of passport, temporary passport, travel document, certificate of identity, non-Thai ID card, or Tor Ror 38/1 (issued by the Department of Provincial Administration for those without nationality proof).
Copy of employer’s Thai national ID card and house registration document.
Copy of the ID and house registration of the person whom the foreign worker resides with.
Copy of Social Security confirmation documents or proof of contribution payment (if applicable).
Copy of work permit application, existing work permit, or employment quota letter issued by the Department of Employment (if applicable).
What’s Included in the Medical CheckUp?
The medical check-up for work permit application includes the following:
Physical Examination by a doctor
Chest X-ray
Urine test for Methamphetamine
Blood test for Syphilis (VDRL)
Issuance of Medical Certificate
Medical Conditions Screened
The medical certificate for work permit application must confirm the absence of the following diseases:
Leprosy
Tuberculosis
Drug Addiction
Chronic Alcoholism
Elephantiasis (Lymphatic Filariasis)
Syphilis
Service Fee
Work Permit Medical Certificate: 500 THB per person
Validity
90 days from the date of issuance
Result Waiting Time
Same-day results within 40 minutes to 1 hour (depending on number of clients)
Preparation Before Health Check
No need to fast, but avoid alcohol 24 hours prior to testing
Wear loose clothing for easy blood pressure and blood sample collection
Get adequate sleep before your appointment
If you may be pregnant, please inform staff in advance
SEMED Living Care Hospital is officially registered as a private hospital authorized to perform health check-ups for foreign workers applying for a work permit, as approved by the Cabinet Resolution dated September 24, 2024.
The hospital is fully integrated with the Department of Employment’s system for submitting health check results electronically ensuring a fast, secure, and government-compliant process.
