Extension granted until August for Myanmar workers in Thailand to apply for C of I booklets

The Thai Ministry of Labour has announced an extension until 17 August for Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand to apply for a Certificate of Identity (CI).

According to Myanmar migrants in Thailand, this extension applies to those whose work permits expire on 31 March, 2026, and who still need to complete their C of I process as part of their permit renewal. The Thai Ministry of Labour issued the notice to ensure workers have sufficient time to regularize their status.

To ensure that undocumented Myanmar workers can reside, travel, and work freely in Thailand while receiving legal benefits, C of I issuance centres have been established in Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Surat Thani, Chiang Mai and Chonburi.

Workers wishing to apply for a C of I can pay the service fee of 2,670 baht at any nearby 7-Eleven store. Upon payment, they can select their preferred C of I centre and appointment date. After making the payment at 7-Eleven, workers must bring the receipt provided by the store to their chosen centre on the scheduled date to complete the process. To avoid unnecessary additional costs from third-party agents, workers are encouraged to apply personally or through arrangements made by their employers.

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