Working under a Long Term Resident (LTR) visa — what should you know about occupations reserved for Thai nationals?

The matter being asked about is “Working under a Long Term Resident (LTR) visa”, so it covers both the requirements attached to this document set and the order the steps must follow. The terms that frame this page are Working · under · Long · Term. What changes the timeline most here is whether the source documents are complete on day one. The common failure in this group of cases is a translation that does not match the certification type required. Before starting, plan the timeline so certification finishes before the real filing deadline, then ask in advance which category of certified translator the destination accepts, then make sure document numbers, issue dates and issuing-office names match across the set. Public holidays and embassy closures move certification queues more than most people expect. If multiple certified sets are needed, order them all in the first round to avoid re-queuing. High-resolution photos of seals and signatures help when the destination asks for re-verification. If the receiving body confirmed its requirements by email, keep that message with the file. The next step is confirming the filing channel and the copy or file format required. Some occupations are reserved for Thai nationals under royal decrees and announcements issued under the Royal Decree; the prohibited and conditional lists are revised from time to time, so the list in force on the filing date must be checked. Work by foreign nationals in Thailand is governed by the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Aliens B.E. 2560 (2017) as amended by Decree No. 2 B.E. 2561 (2018); work permits are issued by the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. ILC handles the document side only — certified translation, notarial signature certification and legalisation runs at the Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy. ILC is not the deciding authority and cannot guarantee an approval. Cost and lead time depend on page count, language pair and the certification steps the receiving authority requires, so every file is quoted before work starts. Send the checklist you were given, the applicant's nationality and the office you will file with via LINE @NAATI, call +66 80-557-8887 or email ilc@thainotary.co.th.

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