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.

Certified Document Translation — Products Area

Our Certified Document Translation 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.

Service Overview

Our Certified Document Translation 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.

Documents Required

Original document to be certified (or freshly issued certified copy within validity window)
Copy of national ID or passport, signed and dated as a true copy
Power of attorney (if a representative will handle it) with a 30 THB revenue stamp
Destination details: country, receiving authority, purpose, and required deadline

Step-by-Step Process

1. Send scanned copies of source documents to us via LINE/email for free initial review.
2. Our team confirms eligibility, issues a written quote and a guaranteed turnaround.
3. You deliver originals to our office (or book a Bangkok pickup) and pay a 50% deposit.
4. We translate, certify, and submit to the relevant Thai authority in sequence.
5. Final documents are scanned and emailed for your review before physical dispatch.
6. We ship by EMS domestically and DHL/FedEx internationally, with tracking numbers.

Timeline & Fees

Standard turnaround: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.
Rush turnaround: 1-3 business days (rush surcharge applies).
Government fees are charged at official rates with no markup.
Domestic EMS at Thailand Post rates; international DHL/FedEx at actual weight-based rates.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Originals out of validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the destination authority first.
Name mismatch between document and passport — embassies reject these. Correct it at the district office before translating.
Using a translator without an official seal — MFA and embassies will not accept it; you'll restart the chain.
Skipping MFA legalization before the embassy step — wastes multiple trips and weeks of time.

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.

Certified Translation — How to Pick a Translator Your Recipient Will Accept

Editorial photograph of a certified translator's workspace — Editorial illustration (AI-generated, editorially reviewed — no real persons or brand logos depicted).

Regulatory & Standards Citations

กระทรวงยุติธรรม — ทะเบียนนักแปลผู้ให้บริการแก่ศาลและหน่วยงานยุติธรรม [source]
ISO 17100:2015 — Translation services — Requirements for translation services

Common Pitfalls (From Field Experience)

Submitting MT output to a government agency — instant rejection.
Failing to verify the source document before translation causes rework.

Decision Tree

ใช้กับศาล/ราชการไทย?: Yes → เลือกนักแปลทะเบียน MoJ; No → เลือกตามผู้รับ (NAATI สำหรับออสเตรเลีย, ATA สำหรับสหรัฐฯ)

Options Compared

Option	Best for	Timeline	Cost (THB)
แปลรับรองทั่วไป (Certified)	ยื่นสถานทูต / ธุรกิจ	1–3 วัน	500–1,200 / หน้า
แปลนักแปล MoJ	ศาลไทย / หน่วยงานยุติธรรม	2–5 วัน	800–2,000 / หน้า

LEG-TRL · TRANSLATION-BUNDLEMFA Thailand · Department of Consular Affairs

MFA + Certified Translation Bundle — TH↔EN/CN/AR/VN · Filed at MFA Consular Bangkok · THB 3,500–6,500 · 5–7 business days

Certified translation + MFA legalization in one pack · translator seals accepted by MFA and most destination embassies.

Price

THB 3,500–6,500

All-in

Delivery

5–7 business days

Express 1–2 days available

Availability

Agent-of-record ready

Every business day

Call 083-249-4999 LINE chat @nyclegal WhatsApp Email quote

MFA Consular · Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok·MFA red-seal + destination embassy chain

At a glance

THB 3,500–6,500

Range

5–7d

Delivery

THB 200/400

Gov. fee

Chaeng Watthana

Filing location

Vienna 1963

Legal basis

TH/EN

Working language

What is included

Certified translation by MoJ-registered translators
Translator seal + signature
MFA legalization on both source and translation
Pre-file check of name spelling, ID numbers, and dates

Not included (transparent)

Destination embassy stamps not included

Common use cases

Thai-source docs to destinations that reject English-only
Pre-MFA translation quality lock
Contracts, registries, and financial documents for overseas use

Upstream authentication you need before the MFA counter

The reverse chain covers foreign documents needed inside Thailand: (1) home-country authentication (Secretary of State / Foreign Office), (2) Royal Thai Embassy abroad, (3) MFA counter-legalization in Bangkok. Essential for cross-border marriages, Work Permits using foreign corporate docs, and Non-B / Non-O visas.

The MFA + destination embassy chain in Bangkok

Once the MFA red-seal is on the document, non-Hague destinations require a further stamp from the destination embassy in Bangkok: PRC Embassy on Rachadaphisek, Indian Embassy on Sukhumvit, Saudi and UAE Embassies on Rama 9. Each has its own calendar and fee scale.

What THB 3,500–6,500 actually covers

Every document must spell names identically, character-for-character, with the passport as the anchor. Any name-change certificates must accompany the file, translated and certified. Dates and seals must be legible; faded stamps trigger rejection at the counter.

The 5–7-day timeline, step by step

Under the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, the MFA has the authority to certify that the signature and seal of a Thai official are genuine. The red-seal Garuda therefore carries reciprocal recognition across every treaty counterparty.

How the filing runs

1
1. Send documents + destination country
By LINE @nyclegal, email, or WhatsApp. We verify upstream authentication and confirm the destination-country chain requirements.
2
2. Upstream authentication check
Confirm Notary / DBD / MoE / MoI / Amphur seals are correct. If any are missing, we arrange them in the same pack to save time.
3
3. MFA counter filing
Licensed agent-of-record files at the Department of Consular Affairs · THB 200/400 government fee · Express 1–2 days or Standard 3–5 days.
4
4. Optional destination-embassy chain
For non-Hague destinations, we file at the destination embassy in Bangkok — booking slots, submitting, and tracking until the stamp is issued.
5
5. Delivery + audit pack
Sealed EMS/DHL delivery with tracking. Audit summary lists attestation IDs and dates for compliance records.

Where it is accepted

MFA ThailandMinistry of Justice ThailandDestination embassies (via chain)

Frequently asked

Q1.Since Thailand joined Apostille, do I still need MFA?

Yes — for non-Hague destinations (~70 countries) and for document classes outside Apostille scope. MFA + destination embassy is still the standard route.

Q2.How long does it take?

5–7 business days. MFA Standard 3–5 days; MFA Express 1–2 days; chain packs add 7–21 days depending on the destination.

Q3.Do you handle nationwide document intake?

Yes — EMS/DHL/priority mail. Free pickup within 20 Bangkok districts; provincial intake by EMS in 1–2 days.

Q4.Do I need to arrange the upstream authentication?

No. We arrange Notary, DBD, MoE, or Amphur stamps in the same pack. If you already have them, we verify before we go to the MFA counter.

Q5.Can you issue a full VAT invoice?

Yes — full-form VAT invoices with withholding tax and e-Tax Invoice support per Revenue Department rules.

Q6.What are MFA's holidays?

Closed weekends and public holidays. Express (1-day) needs filing before 09:30. We publish the counter calendar and cutoffs weekly.

Related legalization packs

MFA Consular Legalization — Standard Track

THB 1,500–2,500 · 3–5d

MFA + Chinese Embassy Chain — Use in the People's Republic of China

THB 4,500–8,500 · 7–14d

MFA + Saudi/UAE Embassy Chain — Use in the GCC

THB 6,500–12,500 · 14–21d

Ready to file at MFA Consular?

Ready to file MFA + Certified Translation Bundle — TH↔EN/CN/AR/VN? LINE @nyclegal, phone +66 83 249 4999, or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com — a licensed agent locks the price at THB 3,500 and the 5–7-day timeline before we start.