Can I get a photocopy of my university degree legalized for a visa in Thailand?

Apr 19, 2024
7 months ago
Donna *********
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Does anyone know if you can get a photocopy of your university degree legalized for visa purposes? We live in in Hong Kong, so I'm hoping the US consulate here will legalize the copy, and then I can get it stamped at the HK Thai consulate.

My diploma is safely packed away in the States, and I only have a photocopy with me. Not sure if I need to track down the original

Many thanks!
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The query pertains to the possibility of legalizing a photocopy of a university degree for visa purposes while residing in Hong Kong. The person is unsure if they need to obtain the original diploma, as it is stored in the United States. Comments from the community suggest that legalization often requires showing both the original and photocopy, and one respondent shared their experience of being asked for the original at immigration in Bangkok. Another suggestion was to obtain a notarized copy of the transcript directly from the university.
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Kool *******
You can also contact your university and get a notarized copy of your transcript mailed to you from then, that can be officiated.
Alison **********
I had a photo copy of my degree legalised but was asked at immigration in Bangkok to show the original
Donna *********
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@Alison *********
thanks! I wondered if that exact scenarios would happen so I'm having it shipped to me. Are they ever interested to see high school diplomas, CELTA?
Alison **********
@Donna ********
I applied for the non B visa and they only needed to see my degree. I am not an expert on what documentation is needed, so just sharing my experience
Frank **********
Seems like you would have to show them the original copy and the photocopy also, so I don't seriously they would do it.
Donna *********
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Thanks. Do people actually travel with Diplomas? I graduated in 1998 so guess this is something I just haven't considered in years! I'll have it shipped to me
Will ************
Doubt it
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