Work Permit to undocumented migrants

Date Shared:

Friday, September 15, 2023 - 16:24

Countries and areas:

Thailand

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Irregular Migration, Migration and Health, Pathways for Regular Migration

Summary:

Thailand said it would allow undocumented migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to work in the country legally for about two years to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Migrants have to sign up online and be registered by an employer before mid-September in order to receive a work permit until February 2023, according to a resolution by the cabinet.

Link:

https://www.reuters.com/article/thailand-workers-migrants-idUKL8N2J904T

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 2 Background Paper "Rights and Migration: working to ensure the health, safety, and rights of migrants"