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Do foreign applicants need to translate and legalize their qualifications when applying for work in Thailand?

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Oct 29, 2024

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An everything else question: When a foreigner applies for work in Thailand is it necessary, or perhaps preferable, to have qualifications and other documents (in English) translated into Thai and legalized? TIA

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When applying for work in Thailand, it is advisable for foreign applicants to have their qualifications and relevant documents translated into Thai and to provide English copies. Although it can be quite difficult for foreigners to obtain legal working status, many do find employment, making proper documentation important.

Marianne ********

pleeeeeeenty of foreigners do though.

I would have Thai translated and English copies of all relevant documents you intend to send with job applications.

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@Marianne *******

Thank you, would you say certified translation is sufficient initially, or is legalization also recommended?

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Divya **********

It can be of benefit to get it legalized as well. But the legalised documents are valid for a period of 6 months or so. If you don't get a job offer or work permit during this validity period, you might have to get your documents legalised again. Might be different for other countries though, but at least in my country the legalised documents comes with an expiry period of 6 months.

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Tom ********

It's virtually impossible for a foreigner to legally work in Thailand with very few exceptions.

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I would be working legally

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