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What visa should I apply for to work in Thailand as a nurse or in a diving center?

Thailand Visa Types Non-B Visa TR Visa Expats in Thailand Working in Thailand Nursing in Thailand Diving Jobs in Thailand Immigration Advice for Expats

Jan 27, 2021

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Hi I am 50 years old and in thailand at the moment with a TR visa ( to see my girl friend but bot married).I planned to go back in france in march and come back to Thailand regularly this year and hope to work in diving centers or in medical system ( if I can as a nurse).. and move in Thailand little by little in next two or three years.. please could u inform me which type of visa should be better for me and if I start to apply here now in Thailand or after to come back to france.

i will appreciate all suggestions you give to me

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The user currently holds a Tourist (TR) visa while in Thailand and is planning to return to France before coming back to Thailand regularly. They are seeking advice on the best visa type for working in diving centers or as a nurse. Comments suggest applying for a Non-B visa, particularly if they secure employment with a Thai employer. It’s advisable to start the application process based on the employer's support.

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Darren *******

If you're planning on working then get your employer to get you a non-B.

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Anouch ***********

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thank u 🙏 and appreciate

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Anouch ***********

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which type of visa?

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@Anouch **********

non-O based on retirement

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Anouch ***********

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if not working?

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@Anouch **********

then a non-O based on retirement as you're not married to a Thai. But you can't work on that visa.

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Anouch ***********

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thank you darren and if i apply for it from france or in Thailand?

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George *************

@Anouch **********

You would apply for the non-OA visa at a Thai Embassy or Consulate in France where you reside, not in Thailand. Or alternatively, you could do a conversion from a visa-exempt entry or a tourist visa to an extension of stay based on retirement once you are in Thailand assuming you meet the financial and other requirements for such an extension.

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@George ************

very interesting thank u

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@Anouch **********

I believe you can apply from either but it might be easier to do from France. I'm sure one of the visa experts on here will be able to explain if you can apply from here and what the conditions are.

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Michael ********

Can tell you now as a Nurse no

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Anouch ***********

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Now I am at koh tao after 2 weeks quarantine to pass my instructor licence in diving as well

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I am not fluent but have 2 licenses in medical .. MD from IRAN and NURSE from 🇫🇷 FRANCE

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@Michael *******

I see...

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Michael ********

@Anouch **********

yes nothing wrong with that.

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Pardon micheal?

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Michael ********

@Anouch **********

i may be wrong but are you fluent in Thai ?

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@Michael *******

no...

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@Anouch **********

Maybe

can assist if private maybe. i only know one MD who has succesfully done all paperwork required thats Dr Donna and she explain to my ex mother in law all the difficulties so my mum in law has stayed practising in Singapore

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i just looking for all options..

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Kuan ******

@Anouch **********

no worries - lots of options with nurse qualifications - pm me when you are more stable in Thailand.

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Michael ********

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Its extremely difficult to transfer over medical qualifications.

Speak read and write fluently will be your first barrier

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