Employer Reference Letter (notarised) → 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Visa / licensing: Skilled Worker · Translation: English
United Kingdom requires the Employer Reference Letter (notarised) to be presented with a certified English translation and Apostille prior to submission.
Dedicated runners at SSO, DLPW, MFA Chaeng Wattana and every Bangkok embassy cut queue time by 65%.
Why United Kingdom relies on this document: NMC/GMC require hour-detailed employer letter, Apostilled.
End-to-end timeline for United Kingdom: request Employer Reference Letter (notarised) (2-5 days) → English certified translation → MFA → Apostille
Primary visa / licensing pathways: Skilled Worker Visa, Health & Care Worker Visa, NMC/GMC registration
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
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 United Kingdom employer / council / university.
Frequently asked questions
Does United Kingdom accept Apostille?
Yes — single-step Apostille at MFA is sufficient.
Required translation language?
English
Primary visa?
Skilled Worker
End-to-end time in Thailand?
7-14 working days for a standard dossier.