What does 'certified true copy' mean for Thai visa document requirements?

Jul 12, 2024
4 months ago
David ********
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Preparing to go to the Thai Embassy here in Hanoi to get a tourist visa for Thailand. Looking over the needed documents, can anyone clarify what the mean by "a certified true copy", as in this statement? And if it means I have to have some type of certification done, anyone know who, or where I can have this done?

"All personal documents (e.g., copy of identity card, passport, work permit, Thai house registration, etc.) shall be certified true copy, signed and dated by the owner of the documents."
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking clarification on the requirement for a 'certified true copy' of personal documents when applying for a tourist visa at the Thai Embassy in Hanoi. Multiple comments suggest different methods for certification, such as signing and dating copies themselves, getting notarization from an authorized person, or specific procedures like signing in front of an immigration officer. The conversation also hints at potential visa exemptions and related experiences.
David ********
Yes, Phil...I got banned for life for correcting them regarding the Australian Aged Pension's advice. They claimed I was abusive which was not true but just facts as stated on Centrelink's website. But they don't like being corrected even if they are wrong. Their advice was way incorrect. I'm not a bit sorry, I'm now banned. (Forever) Amen.
Troy ******
I just had to sign all my photocopies infront of the immigration officer
David ********
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@Troy *****
awesome! Thanks. I would have signed them ahead of time.
Wayne ********
I had to get certified copy of my passport at the US Embassy
Vijay *****
A notarized copy...may be one source
Jeffrey ************
Do what they are asking you to do. Sign and date all copies.
David **********
It has to be certified signed and dated as a true copy by an authorised person
David ********
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@David *********
lol! I got that. The question is, who and where is this “authorized person”!

Thanks for trying though.
David **********
@David *******
ask the embassy they will give you a list or ask the office where you get the house book copy
Phil ******
@David *******
just announced

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Max *************
@Phil *****
Never read anything from ASEAN NOW if you want correct information.
Phil ******
@Max ************
thanks Max but it's widely reported by other news agencies too
Henrik *****
Still sentences like

“awaiting Cabinet approval”

“to be signed”

“will be publiced”

So hold your horses.
David ********
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@Phil *****
Thanks Phil! Gosh, I remember reading this somewhere and had forgotten all about it.

My fear though is, will the Embassy here know about it?! 😂

You know SE Asia! News travels on 🐂! Thanks though!
Jim ******
Print off the documents then write I certify this to be a true copy and sign and date them.
Stephan ***********
Not sure if this is interesting for you but it might be that you can get a 60 day visa exempt, starting on Monday.
Brandon ************
@Stephan **********
no one knows if it will be possible to apply for an extension on a 60 day visa exempt though. So if you know you want 90 days a tourist visa is still the safe bet
Stephan ***********
@Brandon ***********
Oops... my bad... didn't see he wants 90 days...
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