How do I prepare an academic transcript for study in Japan, and how long does it take?
The most frequent failures are copies without the institution's original seal, a name on the transcript that differs from the passport, grades or credits in the translation that do not match the original, and scanned files where the destination requires the institution to send a sealed envelope dire
The key point for this question — the most frequent failures are copies without the institution's original seal, a name on the transcript that differs from the passport, grades or credits in the translation that do not match the original, and scanned files where the destination requires the institution to send a sealed envelope directly. If you are outside Bangkok, ask our staff about sending documents by post.
Quick facts
- Authority: The issuing institution and the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA
- Where: Issuing institution's registrar · Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30
- Timing to allow: Timing depends on the document type and each authority's processing; our team estimates after reviewing your file. Not a guarantee.
- Scope of service: We handle academic document work — translating transcripts and degree certificates, notarial certification, MFA legalisation and embassy or credential-evaluator attestation. We are not an admissions agent and do not guarantee credential recognition outcomes.
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