Do I need to have my degree and transcripts verified by my embassy for a Non-Immigrant B visa in Thailand?

April 22, 2019
5 years ago
Lawrence ******
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I have a question regarding my non-immigrant B (teacher) visa. My employer just contacted me to find out if I have had my documentation (degree, transcripts, TOEIC score, etc.) verified by my embassy. Has anyone else had any experience with this, or is it just my employer confusing things? Thanks in advance.
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The conversation discusses the requirement for verifying degrees and other educational documents for those holding a Non-Immigrant B visa (typically for teachers) in Thailand. Users share experiences about the verification process, with some indicating that the requirement might differ based on the country of origin and whether you're applying for the visa inside Thailand or after traveling abroad. The importance of having documents sealed and potentially authenticated by the embassy is emphasized, along with the idea that these requirements can vary depending on the specific circumstances.
Tony ********
All degrees now need to be verified. Take a look at your consulate website.
Shaun *********
In my experience I have yet to be asked to have my degree verified. It could prove problematic as I am South African but graduated uni in the UK. Near as I can tell, I've been at my job a number of years now and they only ask me what was required at the time. If I changed jobs it could be problematic but so far so good!
Lloyd ********
Until.you confirm if you are getting your Non B in country or out, all advice is pointless
Darren *********
@Lloyd *******
yes, those are the documents they’ll ask for at this stage πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ
Lawrence ******
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@Lloyd *******
yep, sorry. I just saw now that I didn't make that clear in my OP.
Lloyd ********
So, you are not asking about a visa, you are asking about an extension of stay based on employment.
Lawrence ******
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@Lloyd *******
I already have my 90- day non-b, for which I was sent back to South Africa.
Tanga *********
The SA embassy in BKK doesn't authenticate anything, you'd have to send it to Pretoria to do it πŸ™ˆ but my understanding is that you only need your documents verified if you're doing a non b within Thailand, if you're going to Laos you should be chilled πŸ‘ŒπŸΎ
Tanga *********
Oh and yeah I did have experience with this, but I was doing a non b in Thailand that's why I think!
Joan **************
University documents should be in a sealed envelope with a stamp of the college across the back of the envelope that is a guarantee that it has not been tampered with.
Lawrence ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Ive already submitted my documents and the MoE have issued a letter for me to get my non-B visa.
Mario *******
I heard most from South Africa
Lawrence ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
That sounds about right! πŸ˜‚
Mario *******
@Lawrence *****
coz no one believe in the agency πŸ˜…
Lawrence ******
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It's probably for Kurusapha. They haven't explained exactly why it needs to be done.
Mario *******
@Lawrence *****
ok,is for Kurusapha,to get the provisory teacher license
Lawrence ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Same agency
Mario *******
@Lawrence *****
πŸ€” from the same school? Or agency?
Lawrence ******
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They've also told a Belgian colleague the same thing.
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