How far must a degree certificate be translated and legalised to be accepted for a US university application?
For further study, prepare two parallel sets —
Short answer: for further study, prepare two parallel sets — one for admission and one for the student visa — because the two often require different certification levels. Ordering them together saves a full document cycle and reduces the risk of missing an application deadline. Send scans to LINE @NAATI or contact@naati.ltd and the team will map the exact certification route before any work starts.
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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