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Is degree attestation now required for obtaining a Work Permit (WP) or Non-B visa in Thailand?
May 3, 2018
8 years ago
Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes anyone know whether it is a new requirement to have your degree attested to get a WP and / or NON-B?
Ive hears some rumors that this is a new requirement brought in by immigration
Ive hears some rumors that this is a new requirement brought in by immigration
TLDR : Answer Summary
There are mixed experiences regarding the new requirement of degree attestation for obtaining a Work Permit (WP) and Non-B visa in Thailand. Some users report that attestation has been required for Indians applying from India since 2015. Moreover, those changing from one visa type to a Non-B at immigration need certified degrees, whereas those applying for a Non-B at a consulate in Penang report that it's not necessary. Users suggest visiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok for certification and emphasize varied requirements based on individual circumstances.
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Nina *********
I know they require this of Indians applying in India starting in 2015
Ahsan ********
they asked me for my degree attestation as well, from my embassy ::/
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Dave **********
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Legalization Division
3rd floor, Department of Consular Affairs
123 Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok
Tel: 0 2575-1056-9 Fax:0 2575-1054
Hours: 08:30-11:30 and 13:00-14:30
3rd floor, Department of Consular Affairs
123 Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok
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Dave **********
Go to your embassy and swear an affidavit of authenticity and have it affixed to a certified true copy of your degree.
Then go to the Thai MFA at government complex in Chengwattana and get their stamp on it.
Once it has their stamp you are fine. Job done.
Then go to the Thai MFA at government complex in Chengwattana and get their stamp on it.
Once it has their stamp you are fine. Job done.
Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks Dave, much appreciated!
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Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTERCalling on the oracle...
@Tod ********
Ive just received word from a trusted friend that there is a department in Changwattana which will check & certify your degree for you within 2-days for a fee of course, do you carry any knowledge of this?Ahsan ********
Can you please share that? I also want to certify my degree.
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Sean *************
My experience:
Changing visas to Non-B at immigration = degree certified Needed
Getting a Non=B at an Embassy or Consulate = Not needed (Penang, in my case)
YMMV
Changing visas to Non-B at immigration = degree certified Needed
Getting a Non=B at an Embassy or Consulate = Not needed (Penang, in my case)
YMMV
Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks
@Se**
Sean *************
@Tim ********
, I went to my own embassy in Bangkok, to certify my degree.I had the documents to submit for my last visa. They didn’t request my certified copy, only the regular photocopies were needed.
Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Se**
ok good to hear BUT how do you know it wasnt looked at? if ya dont mind me asking? Also how did you get it certified, again if you dont mind me askingSean *************
@Tim ********
, no. It’s needed for the conversion of xxx visa to Non=B.I got mine certified, went to Penang, where it wasn’t necessary and not even looked at.
Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTERBut would the attestation not be needed for the WP rather than the NON-B
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Ahsan ********
If you already have a WP and NoN B , then i think you should not have any kind of problem.
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@Tim ********
I changed jobs after 3.5 years of extensions and work permits, as soon as I changed jobs I needed to go get my degree certified.Robert *******
I'm not familiar with the teaching. I can only advice you to visit the Ministry of Labor and explain your situation, they are friendly and willing to help or at least give you the information on how to get a new WP.
Ahsan ********
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yes I know about that I am talking about degree attestation.Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTERRobert yeah I know -- so the fact that I previously held a WP and NOn-B counts for nothing? I mean I know it has to get cancelled and redone BUT does are they slightly more lenient towards candidates who've held WPs in the past
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The WP is handed out with name of employer and address of work. You can not use this WP for another employer. You have to cancel old one and apply for new one.
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Ahsan ********
I am facing exactly the same issue, the immigration has asked me to sign my degree from my embassy in bangkok! 😕
Robert *******
If it is for a WP for English teacher it is not really new. I already read this for over a year.
Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rob***
yeah youd think so but they really are fucking clueless compared to previous employer; and leaves it all up to the individualRobert *******
You employer/school should now what you need to apply according the requirements of Ministry of Education and Ministry of Labor.
Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTERProblem is Embassy cant attest it and to get it done back home will take a long long time. Also I currently hold WP and NON-B for what its worth but will be switching to new work soon
Tim *********
ORIGINAL POSTERand if I have original transcripts, seals & degree issued by university?
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