Credential evaluation and degree equivalence: questions and answers
950 answered questions on having a foreign qualification recognised in Thailand, obtaining an equivalence certificate, sending sealed transcripts abroad, translating and legalising education documents, and meeting the evidence rules of Thai professional councils. Written by advisers with more than 15 years of cross-border document experience — and we can run the whole file for you if you would rather not deal with the counters.
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recognition of foreign qualifications for use in Thailand (266 questions)
- What documents are required for having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand?
- What is the step-by-step process for having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand?
- How long does having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand normally take?
- Which authority handles having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand?
- What conditions must be met before having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand?
- Why is having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand most often rejected or returned?
- How far in advance should having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand be arranged?
- Can someone else act on your behalf for having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand, and what power of attorney is needed?
- What is most commonly overlooked in having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand?
- Does having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand require additional translation or certification?
- What happens if a document for having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand is lost or expired?
- How does having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand differ for foreign nationals compared with Thai nationals?
- Can having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand be completed online?
- Is personal appearance required for having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand?
- Is there a legitimate express route for having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand?
- How long does the result of having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand remain valid?
- How is having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand coordinated with the receiving authority?
- Does having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand differ between Bangkok and the provinces?
- If having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand is refused, when can it be filed again?
- Which parts of having a foreign upper-secondary qualification recognised for use in Thailand can IVC handle for you?
assessment of Thai qualifications for use abroad (228 questions)
- What documents are required for having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body?
- What is the step-by-step process for having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body?
- How long does having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body normally take?
- Which authority handles having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body?
- What conditions must be met before having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body?
- Why is having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body most often rejected or returned?
- How far in advance should having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body be arranged?
- Can someone else act on your behalf for having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body, and what power of attorney is needed?
- What is most commonly overlooked in having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body?
- Does having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body require additional translation or certification?
- What happens if a document for having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body is lost or expired?
- How does having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body differ for foreign nationals compared with Thai nationals?
- Can having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body be completed online?
- Is personal appearance required for having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body?
- Is there a legitimate express route for having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body?
- How long does the result of having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body remain valid?
- How is having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body coordinated with the receiving authority?
- Does having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body differ between Bangkok and the provinces?
- If having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body is refused, when can it be filed again?
- Which parts of having a Thai qualification assessed by a foreign credential evaluation body can IVC handle for you?
translation and legalisation of education documents (228 questions)
- What documents are required for translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation?
- What is the step-by-step process for translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation?
- How long does translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation normally take?
- Which authority handles translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation?
- What conditions must be met before translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation?
- Why is translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation most often rejected or returned?
- How far in advance should translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation be arranged?
- Can someone else act on your behalf for translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation, and what power of attorney is needed?
- What is most commonly overlooked in translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation?
- Does translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation require additional translation or certification?
- What happens if a document for translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation is lost or expired?
- How does translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation differ for foreign nationals compared with Thai nationals?
- Can translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation be completed online?
- Is personal appearance required for translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation?
- Is there a legitimate express route for translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation?
- How long does the result of translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation remain valid?
- How is translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation coordinated with the receiving authority?
- Does translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation differ between Bangkok and the provinces?
- If translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation is refused, when can it be filed again?
- Which parts of translating a degree certificate and transcript with certification of the translation can IVC handle for you?
professional licensing and work authorisation with a foreign qualification (228 questions)
- What documents are required for registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification?
- What is the step-by-step process for registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification?
- How long does registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification normally take?
- Which authority handles registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification?
- What conditions must be met before registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification?
- Why is registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification most often rejected or returned?
- How far in advance should registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification be arranged?
- Can someone else act on your behalf for registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification, and what power of attorney is needed?
- What is most commonly overlooked in registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification?
- Does registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification require additional translation or certification?
- What happens if a document for registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification is lost or expired?
- How does registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification differ for foreign nationals compared with Thai nationals?
- Can registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification be completed online?
- Is personal appearance required for registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification?
- Is there a legitimate express route for registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification?
- How long does the result of registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification remain valid?
- How is registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification coordinated with the receiving authority?
- Does registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification differ between Bangkok and the provinces?
- If registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification is refused, when can it be filed again?
- Which parts of registering for a professional licence in Thailand with a foreign qualification can IVC handle for you?