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Why is the Legalization application process different at the Thai embassies in Washington DC and Los Angeles?

Aug 8, 2025
3 days ago
Tom ******
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So why is the Legalization application process different from the Thai embassy in DC and LA?
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The differences in the legalization application process between the Thai embassies in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have raised questions among expats. Comments suggest that the processes are determined by the embassies' individual rules, with some advising against trying to apply logic to the discrepancies. The conversation highlights the importance of location in determining application procedures and mentions the use of third-party services for handling the legalization process.
Tsering *********
I just paid a 3rd party service provider to take care of it for me. It took them a total of 5 weeks to authenticate at the Dept of State and Thai Embassy in DC. Did the state part myself
Graham ******
Based on your location you can only apply at one so why bother about the other?
Jeremy ********
T i T is the only correct answer here
Stuart *********
Thatโ€™s probably something youโ€™d need to ask them. Their rules, their process.

Trying to apply logic is futile.
Chris *******
@Stuart ********
Confucius say: "There is no why... just do"
Jay *******
@Stuart ********
trying to use logic here raises the stress level. No need to pack your logic on this trip.
Max *************
@Jay ******
When you've been here a while you get used to illogical requirements. Nothing to get stressed out about. ๐Ÿ˜Ž
Jay *******
@Max ************
most definitely. I let Thai girl deal with most of it. Farang just watch and shake his head 555
Max *************
@Jay ******
If you let a Thai lady "help" you, then you're in a trouble. Most of the time they haven't got a clue.
Jay *******
@Max ************
no troubles, I'm not using some random Thai girl
Max *************
@Jay ******
Then you're a lucky guy. ๐Ÿ‘
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