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Do I have to visit the office?
No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.
What does the International Document Services fee include?
Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.
Will the International Document Services result be accepted abroad?
It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.
What do you need to start International Document Services?
A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.

International Document Services

Most delays in "International Document Services" matters come from re-filing, not from the work itself. Our International Document Services team therefore verifies destination requirements first and only then walks the file through the accepted sequence. We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. Every matter has one named owner, with a Notarial Services Attorney (registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand) performing the final certification review before release. We separate our own fee from government charges and actual shipping cost, so the quote shows exactly where each baht goes. Two service windows are available: standard 5-7 business days, rush 1-3 business days.

International Document Services — service overview

International Document Services document checklist

International Document Services: the working sequence

Timeline and fees for International Document Services

International Document Services: common pitfalls and how to avoid them

FAQ

Do I have to visit the office?
No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.
What does the International Document Services fee include?
Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.
Will the International Document Services result be accepted abroad?
It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.
What do you need to start International Document Services?
A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.
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Seafarer MOU Visa

Immigration + MOU 4 countries + STCW 1978 + MLC 2006 · best for MN/MM/KH/LA crew · Officer · Engineer

From 25,000-85,000 บาท/คน14-45 working days
Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI
25,000-85,000 บาท/คน
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
14-45 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.

Shipowners, airlines, crew and shippers need Seafarer MOU Visa — NYC Legal fields a Maritime + Aviation Bar with LMAA arbitrators.

Partner network: Lloyd's brokers, Steamship Mutual, North P&I, BIMCO, IATA, Boeing/Airbus tech reps.

Seafarer MOU Visa takes 14-45 working days at 25,000-85,000 บาท/คน — includes intake, due diligence, drafting, regulatory filing, hearings/arbitration and post-grant compliance.

We liaise with Marine Dept, CAAT, AAIC, IMO, ICAO, MPA, LISCR, IRI, MCA, FAA, EASA and AMSA on the client's behalf.

Full coverage: Ship Reg · Crew Visa · Marine Casualty · B/L · P&I · Cargo Claim · Aircraft Reg · Pilot Conv · AOC · Aviation Accident · Drone · Ship Arrest.

Cargo claims — 280+ wins/settlements worth >THB 1.8B in container + bulk + tanker.

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Seafarer MOU Visa

  1. Intake + KYC (1-3 days)

    Interview + KYC + sanctions screening + flag/registry recommendation.

  2. Documentation

    IMO/ICAO compliant + BIMCO/IATA standard + arbitration clause.

  3. Filing + survey

    Marine Dept/CAAT filing + class survey + tonnage + airworthiness.

  4. Approval + cert

    Permit/cert + IMO/HS-XXX number + insurance binder.

  5. Ongoing compliance

    Annual survey + flag state inspection + Continuing Airworthiness + MLC audit.

Frequently asked questions

Who fits Seafarer MOU Visa?

MN/MM/KH/LA crew, Officer, Engineer, Cook/Steward and operators needing international compliance.

Total cost?

25,000-85,000 บาท/คน — includes regulatory fee, survey, classification, agent + legal fees.

Timeline?

14-45 working days — Ship Reg 3-12 weeks, AOC 6-24 months, Ship Arrest 24-72h.

Which flag state?

Thai (cabotage), Singapore/HK (quality), Panama/Liberia/RMI (open registry), Malta (EU/yacht), UK (LMAA).

Arbitration clause?

LMAA London (industry standard), SIAC, HKIAC, TOMAC Tokyo, DIFC Dubai.

Recommended P&I cover?

International Group 13 clubs — Steamship, North, Britannia, UK Club, West of England, Standard, Skuld, Gard, American Club.

AOC duration?

5-phase certification 6-24 months — Operations Manual, SMS, Compliance Monitoring, QA, Aircraft Cert.

Cape Town Convention?

Aircraft mortgage registry — IDERA + AEP + priority over local liens — Thailand ratified 2015.

Related services

10 from our master question bank, written fresh per page

Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

532. Which government department issues operating licenses for opening a nursery or elderly care facility in Thailand?

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. 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.

597. Can an agency provide specialized legal translation for international maritime arbitration hearings?

The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

462. Can an agency handle online TM.30 residence reporting on behalf of landlords to prevent immigration fines?

Financial evidence and relationship evidence are where applications fail most often, so both are reviewed before anything is filed. 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.

490. Can you arrange an international seminar with wireless headset rentals, simultaneous interpreters in 4 languages, and VIP van transfers?

Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. 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.

574. What intellectual property safeguards apply when outsourcing software development to Thai tech agencies?

Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.

534. How can an independent professional real estate appraisal report be used to support a commercial bank loan application?

Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. 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.

295. What documents do foreigners need to legalize corporate entity papers at the Thai MFA (MFA for Foreigners)?

We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. 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.

286. What documents are required to legalize corporate papers at the UAE Embassy in Thailand?

Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.

580. What are the tax implications of transferring intellectual property rights between a Thai subsidiary and a parent company?

Cross-border wills and estates must be read against the destination jurisdiction, and we coordinate local counsel where that is required. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.

419. Can a lawyer act as a legal representative at the Land Office for a foreigner registering a long-term leasehold?

Cross-border wills and estates must be read against the destination jurisdiction, and we coordinate local counsel where that is required. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.