Employer Reference Letter (notarised) → 🇨🇦 Canada
Visa / licensing: Express Entry · Translation: English / French
Applicants pursuing Express Entry FSW/CEC in Canada rely on the Employer Reference Letter (notarised) to evidence Thai employment history before the destination authority will issue a permit.
Dedicated runners at SSO, DLPW, MFA Chaeng Wattana and every Bangkok embassy cut queue time by 65%.
Why Canada relies on this document: IRCC needs hours/week + NOC-aligned salary in the letter.
End-to-end timeline for Canada: request Employer Reference Letter (notarised) (2-5 days) → English / French certified translation → MFA → Apostille
Primary visa / licensing pathways: Express Entry FSW/CEC, PNP, LMIA-supported work permit
How it works
- 1
Requirements check
Compare destination authority's current requirements against the latest format of Employer Reference Letter (notarised).
- 2
Request Employer Reference Letter (notarised)
Filed via power of attorney; turnaround 2-5 days.
- 3
Translate to English / French
Translator listed by destination authority or MFA; vocational glossary applied.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
Single Apostille at MFA — faster and cheaper
- 6
Delivery
Tracked DHL to your Canada employer / council / university.
Frequently asked questions
Does Canada accept Apostille?
Yes — single-step Apostille at MFA is sufficient.
Required translation language?
English / French
Primary visa?
Express Entry
End-to-end time in Thailand?
7-14 working days for a standard dossier.