Hague Mediation Agreement (Cross-Border) â Thailand ðđð
Ministry of Justice + DSDW + Juvenile & Family Court · Civil & Commercial Code Book V · 50/50 sin somros · prenup must be registered · commercial surrogacy banned (2015 Act)
Ministry of Justice + DSDW + Juvenile & Family Court accepts the Hague Mediation Agreement (Cross-Border) only with proper attestation and certified Thai translation.
Family-law counsel + Hague mediator network in 14 countries â US family attorneys, UK barristers, AU FCFCOA accredited, Notaire FR, Notar DE, åžč·åĢŦ JP, MSF SG panel.
Thailand family regime: Civil & Commercial Code Book V · 50/50 sin somros · prenup must be registered · commercial surrogacy banned (2015 Act) â Thailand Apostille effective Jan 2025 · MOJ IAB = Hague Central Authority · DSDW = Adoption.
Treaty: Hague 1980 (since 2003) + 1993 (since 2004) · Document language: Thai.
End-to-end: prepare Hague Mediation Agreement (Cross-Border) (30-90 days) â MFA Apostille â Thai translation â Ministry of Justice + DSDW + Juvenile & Family Court.
First-pass acceptance: 94-96%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Jurisdictional analysis under destination rules
Plan against Civil & Commercial Code Book V · 50/50 sin somros · prenup must be registered · commercial surrogacy banned (2015 Act).
- 2
Prepare Hague Mediation Agreement (Cross-Border)
30-90 working days at 60,000-220,000 āļāļēāļ.
- 3
Thai translation
Family-law specialist translator + Hague Convention glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana â 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
- 6
File with Ministry of Justice + DSDW + Juvenile & Family Court
Central Authority portal or via destination counsel.
Frequently asked questions
What is Thailand's family-law regime?
Civil & Commercial Code Book V · 50/50 sin somros · prenup must be registered · commercial surrogacy banned (2015 Act)
Does Thailand accept Thai Apostille?
Yes â MFA Apostille suffices (Thailand Apostille effective Jan 2025).
Which treaty applies?
Hague 1980 (since 2003) + 1993 (since 2004)
Translation language?
Thai, by a translator recognised by destination law or by the Thai MFA.
Can surrogacy/adoption be done in Thailand?
Adoption via Hague Art. 23 available; surrogacy depends on state/provincial rules.
Estimated total cost?
60,000-220,000 āļāļēāļ + translation THB 1,500-3,000/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + court/Central Authority fees.
Timeline?
Document prep 14-45 days + destination determination 60-540 days (case-type dependent).