Health Check for Foreign Workers

Health checks for foreign workers are essential. Beyond being mandated by labor and public health laws, they impact organizations in many ways, including maintaining a professional image, ensuring workplace safety, preventing and controlling communicable diseases, and improving work efficiency.

Details of Health Checks for Foreign Workers

• Key qualifications of foreign workers eligible to apply for a Work Permit before starting work
• Why health checks for foreign workers are necessary
• Documents required for foreign worker health checks
• Health examinations required for foreign workers applying for a Work Permit
• Diseases listed on the foreign worker medical certificate
• Importance of the medical certificate for foreign workers after the health check
• Benefits of health checks for foreign workers at Intouchmedicare Clinic

At Intouchmedicare Clinic, we provide health check services for foreign workers, along with a medical certificate verifying the results. This can be used to apply for or renew a work permit. Our process is straightforward, accurate, and affordable.

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Key Qualifications of Foreign Workers Eligible to Apply for a Work Permit Before Starting Work

1. Must have a residence in Thailand or have been granted temporary permission to enter the country under immigration laws (not as a tourist or transit traveler).
2. Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the type of work for which the Work Permit is being requested.
3. Must not have any of the six illnesses specified in the foreign worker health assessment guidelines.
4. Must not have ever been sentenced to imprisonment for immigration-related offenses or violations of laws governing foreign labor employment.

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Why Are Health Checks for Foreign Workers Necessary?

1. To comply with legal requirements stating that employers must provide health checks for foreign employees in order to apply for a work permit. This is commonly referred to as a foreign worker health check.
2. To reduce the risk of serious or unpleasant communicable diseases that could affect the productivity of employees within the organization.
3. To assess the physical readiness of foreign workers before starting work, ensuring maximum work efficiency.
4. To enhance the organization’s image, as companies that provide health checks for foreign workers demonstrate compliance with regulations, social responsibility, and reduce the risk of transmitting diseases to customers or nearby communities.

Documents Required for Foreign Worker Health Checks

The documents required for health checks of foreign workers to obtain a medical certificate for work permit application or renewal include:

1. Copy of passport 
2. Copy of visa
3. Copy of the employer’s identification card
4. Copy of the employer’s household registration 
5. (For legal entities) In the case of a registered company, a set of company registration documents with signature and company seal

Health Examinations for Foreign Workers Applying for a Work Permit

The following examinations are required for foreign workers to obtain a medical certificate for work permit application:

1. Physical Examination by a Specialist Physician
2. Vital Signs (Blood Pressure, Pulse, Weight, Height)
3. Chest X-ray (to examine lungs and heart)
4. Urine Test for Drugs (Methamphetamine, Amphetamine)
5. VDRL Test for Syphilis
6. Pregnancy Test (for females)

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Diseases Listed on the Foreign Worker Medical Certificate

For foreign workers undergoing a health check to obtain a medical certificate for work permit application or renewal, the physician will issue the following foreign worker medical certificate:

1. Leprosy
2. Tuberculosis
3. Drug Addiction
4. Chronic Alcoholism
5. Elephantiasis
6. Syphilis

Note

1. The foreign worker medical certificate for Work Permit purposes is valid for 30 days from the date of the health examination.
2. Please verify the information in the medical certificate with the relevant government agency in advance to ensure that the tests and forms meet their requirements. Approval is subject to the discretion of the government agency handling the application.

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Importance of the Medical Certificate for Foreign Workers After Health Checks

After completing the health check and confirming that the foreign worker has no illnesses affecting work, the worker will receive a medical certificate to verify their health status.

The importance of this document lies in its use for submitting an application to the Ministry of Labor, certifying that the worker is physically fit for employment, free from dangerous diseases, and possesses the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform their job efficiently.

Why Choose Intouchmedicare Clinic for Foreign Worker Health Checks

1. Intouchmedicare Clinic is a standard, accredited healthcare facility with internal quality control and inspection systems, along with after-service support. You can trust all our services. Find a branch near you and use our services.
2. Our foreign worker health check program includes all required examinations and issues medical certificates as specified for work permit application or renewal.
3. Intouchmedicare Clinic provides health checks conducted by specialist physicians and experienced medical staff using standardized equipment, ensuring accurate health check results.
4. It is convenient because you can choose from 5 branches. The examination process is quick, with no long waiting times. Find a branch near you to complete your health check before starting work.
5. We are ready to provide services with care, at affordable prices, and with quality trusted by various organizations to manage health checks and other comprehensive services.

Intouchmedicare Clinic offers foreign worker health checks for work permit applications or renewals. All branches provide interpreters for foreign workers, ensuring convenience and ease of service every time.

For those interested, you can receive services at a branch near your home by searching “Clinic Near Me” on Google or by contacting us through the channels on our website. We are happy to provide consultation and guidance to ensure your satisfaction and accurate test results, so they can be used for your intended purpose effectively

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Latest edit : 27/10/2025 (The website has been updated.)

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