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How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.

International Document Services

Our International Document Services service covers every step end-to-end: initial eligibility consultation, source-document review, certified translation, liaison with the relevant Thai government office, and international courier dispatch. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers with 10+ years of experience. Every document carries a different downstream use case — employment, study, immigration, marriage, or commercial filing — and each receiving authority has its own acceptance rules. We plan the shortest and most cost-effective document routing for your case before any fees are charged, and we issue a written timeline so you can schedule your travel or filing with confidence. Fees are quoted transparently: professional service fee, government fees, in-country EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx) are all itemized. You can choose between standard turnaround (5-7 business days) and rush turnaround (1-3 business days) depending on your deadline.

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FAQ

How long does it take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days from receipt of complete originals.
What is included in the fee?
Professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (if applicable). Everything is itemized in the quote.
Do I have to visit the office?
No — send by EMS, or we can arrange a Bangkok pickup. Final documents can be couriered worldwide.
Will the result be accepted abroad?
Documents apostilled in Thailand are accepted directly in all Hague Convention member states. Non-member states need a further embassy legalization step.
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Hague Abduction Convention 1980 — Return Application

DSDW Central Authority + Family Court + Hague 1980 Articles 3, 12, 13 · best for Wrongful removal · Wrongful retention · Article 21 access

From 485,000-1,485,000 บาท42-180 working days
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485,000-1,485,000 บาท
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
42-180 working days
Turnaround
Typical delivery
168
Destinations
Apostille + embassy chain
12+
Years Experience
Since 2013
4.9
Client Rating
From verified cases
5
Steps
Documented workflow

ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.

NYC Legal's Adoption & Surrogacy Bar handles Hague Abduction Convention 1980 — Return Application across Hague 1993, Hague 1980, Thai ART Act 2015, and US/UK/AU/CA surrogacy frameworks.

Partner network: DSDW Thailand, US State Department, UK CAFCASS, AU DSS, HCCH HQ, Hague 1993 Central Authorities in 105 countries.

Hague Abduction Convention 1980 — Return Application takes 42-180 working days at 485,000-1,485,000 บาท — includes intake, home study/medical clearance, court filings, certifications, MFA legalisation and post-placement.

We liaise with DSDW, USCIS, State Department, CAFCASS, HFEA, AU DSS and the Hague Central Authority network.

Coverage: Hague 1993 (105 parties), Hague 1980 (103 parties), Thai ART Act 2015, US/UK/AU/CA surrogacy frameworks.

Adoption — 280+ Hague 1993 + domestic cases closed 2015-2025 (>95% placement success).

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Hague Abduction Convention 1980 — Return Application

  1. Intake + eligibility (7-14 days)

    Interview + medical clearance + criminal-record check + financial vetting.

  2. Home Study / Medical Clearance

    Home Study Article 5 + medical + psychological + DSDW/Central Authority approval.

  3. Matching + Article 17 Agreement

    Child matching + Article 17 dual-Central-Authority agreement + court filing.

  4. Court Order + Article 23 / PBO

    Adoption Order + Article 23 Certificate + Pre-Birth Order + parentage judgment.

  5. Post-placement + citizenship

    2-yr post-placement reports + citizenship visa (US IH-3/IR-3, UK, AU) + dual citizenship.

Frequently asked questions

Who fits Hague Abduction Convention 1980 — Return Application?

Wrongful removal, Wrongful retention, Article 21 access and anyone needing Hague compliance + cross-border parentage.

Total cost?

485,000-1,485,000 บาท — includes Central Authority fees, court costs, home study, translation, MFA + legal fees.

Timeline?

42-180 working days — Hague adoption 12-24 months, surrogacy 12-18 months, Hague Abduction 6 weeks expedited.

Which countries does Hague 1993 cover?

105 parties — including US, UK, AU, CA, all EU, ASEAN, Latin America and most of Africa.

Is surrogacy legal in Thailand?

Only for TH-TH married couples + altruistic + medically necessary under ART Act 2015 — commercial is fully banned.

Safest international surrogacy?

US (CA/IL/NV PBO), Canada (Ontario/BC altruistic), Mexico (post-2021 SCJN), Georgia, Ukraine (wartime limits).

Hague Abduction Return — how?

File via DSDW Central Authority → Family Court → 6-week expedited hearing → Article 12/13 defence assessment.

Surrogate child's citizenship?

US — automatic under CCA 2000; UK — Parental Order + British citizenship; AU — citizenship by descent.

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311. Can I hire a Korean technical interpreter for a factory audit and foreign staff training in an industrial estate?

Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

433. Do you offer income tax planning for foreign YouTubers or digital nomads holding a DTV visa in Thailand?

For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

300. Where to find an urgent 24-hour legalization agent for the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand?

Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (in force for Thailand since 14 Nov 2024). Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

545. What types of businesses benefit the most from registering a New Plant Variety Protection certificate?

The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

599. How do companies secure approval for importing specialized industrial machinery duty exemptions via BOI?

Financial evidence and relationship evidence are where applications fail most often, so both are reviewed before anything is filed. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

351. Which agency handles US and UK tourist and visitor visa applications for Thai citizens?

We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

511. How many days does a Thai cultural adaptation and etiquette training course take for newly arrived expats?

For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts — PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

512. Can I hire a bilingual MC who is fluent in English and French to host and interpret a cross-cultural wedding?

Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

481. Do you offer a one-stop package for Thai-US marriage registration combined with a K-1 fiancé visa application?

We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

504. Can an agency perform a financial background check on a foreign tenant before signing a high-value lease agreement?

Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.