Q1169. What attestation rules apply to international organization employment records (UN, WHO)?

Answered by the NYC Visa & Translation legalization desk

Employment records issued by international organizations may follow a different verification route from ordinary foreign employer letters. Start by asking the Thai receiving authority whether it accepts an original HR certificate directly or requires authentication. Obtain a signed record from the organization’s authorized office showing employment dates, status, and purpose, then ask the relevant consular authority whether it can authenticate that organization’s signature or seal. Do not assume the host country’s foreign ministry can certify every UN or WHO document. Arrange a translation and Thai MFA legalization only as required under the confirmed route. A common pitfall is notarizing a photocopy when the recipient requires verification of the organization’s authorized signatory. Verify the accepted procedure with the receiving authority and relevant consular office before filing.