Do I need a Quebec notary if my document is for Quebec?

Yes — Quebec's Ministère de la Justice ONLY apostilles documents originally notarised by a Quebec notary (notaire), not a common-law notary public from another province or country. For Thai documents destined for Quebec (immigration to Montreal, CAQ application, McGill admission), the workflow is: Thai sworn translation → Thai notarial attorney → MFA Apostille (Chaeng Wattana).

How long is the RCMP Police Clearance valid for IRCC?

IRCC accepts RCMP certificates issued within 6 months of the PR application submission. Standard RCMP Civil Fingerprint check: free, 15 business days mail processing from Ottawa. Premium 2-day service: CAD 35. For Thai applicants who have lived in Canada at any time — even just on a Working Holiday — RCMP clearance is mandatory in addition to the Royal Thai Police clearance.

Can I use my old IELTS from 2024 for a 2026 Express Entry profile?

No. IRCC requires IELTS General Training (NOT Academic — CELPIP is also accepted) results dated within 2 years of profile creation AND within 2 years of ITA receipt. Many applicants discover their IELTS has expired mid-pool. Strategy: retake IELTS 18 months before any planned PR-step to maintain a 6-month buffer. NYC partners with British Council Bangkok for priority IELTS booking (saves 2-3 weeks).

Is my Thai Bachelor's accepted as 'one degree' or do I need a Master's?

WES assesses Thai 4-year Bachelor's as Canadian Bachelor's equivalent (RQF/EQF Level 6) — earns 120 CRS points under Education. A Thai Master's (1-2 years) is assessed as Canadian Master's equivalent (140 points). 0+), Canadian work experience or job offer, or a Provincial Nomination. NYC's pre-screening service (THB 3,500) projects your CRS before you spend on WES + IELTS.

Can I sponsor my Thai same-sex partner under Spousal Sponsorship?

Yes. Canada has recognised same-sex marriage federally since 2005 (Civil Marriage Act). Thai same-sex Marriage Certificates issued after 23 January 2026 under Thailand's Equal Marriage Act are accepted by IRCC on identical terms to opposite-sex certificates. , Taiwan, Netherlands), the foreign marriage certificate is accepted with Apostille from the country of issuance + translation.

What is the cost difference between Express Entry and Spousal Sponsorship?

Express Entry total IRCC fees: CAD 1,525/principal applicant (CAD 950 processing + CAD 575 Right of Permanent Residence Fee) + CAD 850/spouse + CAD 230/child + CAD 85 biometrics. Spousal Sponsorship: CAD 1,205/principal (CAD 75 sponsor + CAD 555 PR + CAD 575 RPRF) + CAD 230/child + CAD 85 biometrics. WES ECA (CAD 230) only required for Express Entry, not Spousal.

Do I need to surrender my Thai passport when I land as PR?

No. Canada allows dual citizenship and dual residency. You land with your Thai passport + COPR + visa stamp; you receive a PR Card by mail within 8 weeks (sent to the Canadian address you provided at landing). To maintain PR status: 730 days of physical presence in Canada in any rolling 5-year period.

How do I contact NYC for the Canada corridor?

LINE Official @nycli (5-minute reply Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 ICT) or +66 83-249-4999. Bundled pricing: Express Entry pack THB 35,000 (WES liaison + all Thai-side documents + MFA Apostille + profile creation guidance, excludes IRCC fees + WES CAD 230); Spousal Sponsorship pack THB 28,000 (sponsor undertaking pack + applicant docs + relationship evidence guidance + IMM forms); PNP add-on THB 8,000-15,000 by province. Free 30-minute initial consultation via LINE video call.

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Qatar Work Visa & Document Legalization for Thai Professionals 2026

Taiwan Work Visa & Document Authentication for Thai Professionals 2026

India Apostille for Thai Documents 2026 — Post-Hague Era Guide

Malaysia Document Legalization for Thai Citizens 2026: Apostille, Work Visa & MM2H

Vietnam Document Legalization for Thai Citizens 2026: Embassy Route, Work Permit & TRC

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Japan Document Legalisation from Thailand 2026 — Apostille, Translation & Embassy Workflow

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Thai Documents for India 2026 — Post-Hague Apostille Corridor

Thai Documents for Taiwan 2026 — TECO Bangkok Corridor

Germany Document Legalisation from Thailand — 2026 Complete Guide

China Document Legalisation from Thailand — Post-Hague 2026 Complete Guide

France Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, Traducteur Assermenté, OFII, Visa Long Séjour

Italy Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Apostille, Dichiarazione di Valore, CIMEA, Comune Marriage

Australia Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, NAATI Certified Translation, AHPRA, VETASSESS

Spain Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, Traductor Jurado, NIE & Registro Civil

UK Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, Home Office, NMC, GMC, ECCTR Marriage

UAE Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA + UAE Embassy Bangkok + MOFAIC Abu Dhabi Triple Chain

Canada Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, IRCC, WES, NNAS, MCC

Switzerland Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, SEM, Zivilstandsamt, Swissmedic, FMH, Cantonal Sworn Translation

Netherlands Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, IND, Gemeente, BIG, Nuffic, beëdigd vertaler

Sweden Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, Migrationsverket, Skatteverket, UHR, Socialstyrelsen, Kammarkollegiet sworn translation

Norway Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, UDI, Skatteetaten, NOKUT, Helsedirektoratet, statsautorisert translatør

Denmark Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, SIRI, Familieretshuset, Patientsikkerhed, UFM, professional translation

Belgium Document Legalisation Corridor 2026: Thai MFA Apostille, Office des Étrangers/DVZ, commune/gemeente, INAMI/RIZIV, NARIC, traducteur juré/beëdigd vertaler

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Thailand → Philippines Document Legalisation Corridor 2026 (Hague Apostille Since May 2019)

Thailand → Malaysia Document Legalisation Corridor 2026 (Non-Hague + High Commission Bangkok)

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Thai → Pakistan 2026: NADRA, FIA, MOFA Islamabad

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Thailand → Brazil 2026: Apostille, Cartório, Receita Federal, INM

Thailand → Mexico 2026: Apostille, INM, Registro Civil, SAT

Thailand → South Africa 2026: Apostille, DHA, CIPC, SAQA

Thailand → Egypt 2026: MFA + Embassy + MOFA Cairo, GAFI, Maazoun

Thai → Nigeria Document Corridor 2026: MFA + Embassy + MOFA Abuja

Thai → Kenya Document Corridor 2026: Apostille Hague Direct

Thai → Argentina Corridor 2026: Apostille + Traductor Público

Thai → Chile Corridor 2026: Apostille + Traductor Oficial

Thailand → Russia Legalisation 2026: Apostille + Notariat

Thailand → Türkiye Legalisation 2026: Apostille + Noter

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