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wjf1
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 Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:39 am Post subject: Send original BA and MA without notarisation/apostille? |
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| I have done some research and I keep coming across contradictory information. For my visa will I be able to send my original BA and MA certificates without a notarisation or apostille? Some sources say the originals are fine on their own, but others say they still need a notarisation and apostille. |
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Welsh Canadian
Joined: 03 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:52 am Post subject: Re: Send original BA and MA without notarisation/apostille? |
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| wjf1 wrote: |
| I have done some research and I keep coming across contradictory information. For my visa will I be able to send my original BA and MA certificates without a notarisation or apostille? Some sources say the originals are fine on their own, but others say they still need a notarisation and apostille. |
It also depends on which country you are from.
Canada doesn't apostille documents so all you need is the notarisation by a lawyer (etc) and I think by the Korean embassey in Canada.
If you are from the UK like me you have to get a lawyer to notarisation and then send it to the FCO to get it apostille.
I have also heard that sending the original degree is ok but I think it would be safer to get a notarisation and apostille. |
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wjf1
Joined: 14 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:04 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for that. I am in the UK so I will have to get them notarised and apostilled then. I worked out that it will cost me �90+ to get my documents apostilled (BA + MA + CRC) at the FCO. That seems pretty steep, but if it's necessary then it's necessary. |
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Welsh Canadian
Joined: 03 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:11 am Post subject: |
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| wjf1 wrote: |
| Thanks for that. I am in the UK so I will have to get them notarised and apostilled then. I worked out that it will cost me �90+ to get my documents apostilled (BA + MA + CRC) at the FCO. That seems pretty steep, but if it's necessary then it's necessary. |
I think it is. There are a couple of posts from people in the UK about this in the Job Discussion section as well if you need some extra info.
I just re-read what you wrote as well. Why you getting your MA done? You only need your BA? |
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wjf1
Joined: 14 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:19 am Post subject: |
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| I figured if my MA is on my CV then I'd need to get that notarised/apostilled as well. Or will it just be fine to get the BA notarised/apostilled and then just send the MA as it is? I'd hate to be offered a job and then find out I have to prove my MA is genuine by getting it notarised/apostilled as well. |
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Kikomom
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: them thar hills--Penna, USA--Zippy is my kid, the teacher in ROK. You can call me Kiko
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:48 am Post subject: |
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| What are the chances of getting them back? (I'm guessing slim to none) |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:05 am Post subject: |
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| wjf1 wrote: |
| Thanks for that. I am in the UK so I will have to get them notarised and apostilled then. I worked out that it will cost me �90+ to get my documents apostilled (BA + MA + CRC) at the FCO. That seems pretty steep, but if it's necessary then it's necessary. |
The original documents do NOT require an apostille.
If you are using copies they do need the apostille.
The only 2 documents that need the apostille are your BA and your CRC.
Your MA does NOT need an apostille.
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| I figured if my MA is on my CV then I'd need to get that notarised/apostilled as well. Or will it just be fine to get the BA notarised/apostilled and then just send the MA as it is? I'd hate to be offered a job and then find out I have to prove my MA is genuine by getting it notarised/apostilled as well. |
The apositlle on your BA is for immigration not your employer.
Immigration does not care about your MA. It is not an immigration requirement.
Same with your CRC.
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SandyG20
Joined: 02 Oct 2007
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes I think we should all keep records of what it costs to get all of the requirements accomplished. |
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gelynch52
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:23 pm Post subject: Apostille on MA |
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| I figured if my MA is on my CV then I'd need to get that notarised/apostilled as well. Or will it just be fine to get the BA notarised/apostilled and then just send the MA as it is? I'd hate to be offered a job and then find out I have to prove my MA is genuine by getting it notarised/apostilled as well. |
The apostille is necessary only for Immigration, not the employer and the only qualification required by Immigration is a BA so it is a waste of money to pay for an apostille on your MA.
As far as I know (after 7 of the past 11 years being spent in Korea) your diploma does not need an apostille because it is an original. |
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vaticanhotline
Joined: 18 Jun 2009
Location: in the most decent sometimes sun
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| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 12:02 am Post subject: |
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| Since it isn't necessary to send the originals I wouldn't do it. Send the apostilled copies and bring the originals with you. If they want to see them then that's fine. |
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