How far must an academic reference letter be translated and legalised to be accepted for a VETASSESS skills assessment?
What to understand before you start collecting documents: 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 destinati
What to understand before you start collecting documents: 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. We collect documents nationwide by post and return them by DHL/FedEx overseas, so no trip to Bangkok is needed.
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: Transcript translation and certification 1–3 business days · MFA legalisation 3–5 business days (express 1–2) · a full overseas university set 5–10 business days
- 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.
Related questions
- How do I prepare an academic transcript for an Australian university application, and how long does it take?
- What documents and precautions apply to an academic transcript for an Australian university application?
- How far must an academic transcript be translated and legalised to be accepted for an Australian university application?
- How do I prepare an academic transcript for a UK university application, and how long does it take?
- What documents and precautions apply to an academic transcript for a UK university application?
- How far must an academic transcript be translated and legalised to be accepted for a UK university application?