Police Clearance + Translation + MFA + Embassy attestation
One package for Thai nationals — we obtain the police clearance, translate it into the target language, certify it, legalize it at MFA, and attest it at the destination embassy. Door-to-door, worldwide.
What does the bundle include?
(1) CID police clearance application, (2) translation into the target language, (3) translator certification, (4) MFA authentication, (5) destination embassy attestation, (6) worldwide delivery. Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks.
What's included
Bundle includes
- Police clearance (CID)
- Translation into target language
- Translator certification
- MFA authentication
- Embassy attestation
- Worldwide delivery
Uses
- PR / Work / Student visa
- Marriage registration abroad
- Overseas employment
- Professional licensing
- Naturalization / citizenship
Compare document legalization pathways
| Item | Apostille | MFA + Embassy | Full bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destination coverage | 126 Hague countries | All (168+) | All countries |
| Turnaround | 3-5 days | 5-10 days | 7-14 days |
| Starting price | THB 1,500 / doc | THB 800 + embassy fee | Bundles from THB 3,500 |
| Certified translation | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ Included |
| MFA seal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Embassy attestation | Not needed | ✓ per country | ✓ Every embassy |
| Door-to-door courier | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (worldwide DHL) |
- Destination coverage
- 126 Hague countries
- Turnaround
- 3-5 days
- Starting price
- THB 1,500 / doc
- Certified translation
- Add-on
- MFA seal
- ✓
- Embassy attestation
- Not needed
- Door-to-door courier
- ✓
- Destination coverage
- All (168+)
- Turnaround
- 5-10 days
- Starting price
- THB 800 + embassy fee
- Certified translation
- Add-on
- MFA seal
- ✓
- Embassy attestation
- ✓ per country
- Door-to-door courier
- ✓
- Destination coverage
- All countries
- Turnaround
- 7-14 days
- Starting price
- Bundles from THB 3,500
- Certified translation
- ✓ Included
- MFA seal
- ✓
- Embassy attestation
- ✓ Every embassy
- Door-to-door courier
- ✓ (worldwide DHL)
Choose Apostille for Hague-member destinations; MFA+Embassy for non-Hague or legacy-process countries.
Related services
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Frequently asked
Q.Price starting from?
Approx. THB 12,000–18,000 depending on language and destination embassy. Free quote on request.
Q.How long does it take?
On average 3–4 weeks. Faster with express fees at CID and MFA.
Q.Can I order partial steps?
Yes — if you already have the clearance, we can do just translation + certification.
Ready to start?
Free consultation. We confirm requirements with the destination authority before quoting.
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
321. How many days does the turnkey package (Police Clearance + Translation + MFA Legalization) take?
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. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
465. Do you offer foreign credential evaluation, translation, and certification for expats applying for corporate jobs 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. Government fees follow each authority's published rate, while professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination, in full before work starts. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
291. Where to find a translator specialized in accounting terminology to translate financial statements for foreign tax authorities?
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. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
490. Can you arrange an international seminar with wireless headset rentals, simultaneous interpreters in 4 languages, and VIP van transfers?
For proceedings that go on the record we staff paired interpreters rotating every 20–30 minutes, per international conference practice. 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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
292. Can I hire an English interpreter and get a land purchase agreement translated simultaneously?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. Government fees follow each authority's published rate, while professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination, in full before work starts. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
How many working days should be allowed for a document pack assembled before a visa biometrics appointment?
Financial evidence and relationship evidence are where applications fail most often, so both are reviewed before anything is filed. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
355. Do you offer Non-O family and spouse visa services for dependents of expats working in Thailand?
We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
477. How much does an Annual Expat Concierge subscription cost to act as a personal assistant for visas, housing, and government affairs?
We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
412. Can your lawyers draft bilingual employment agreements that comply with Thai labor protection laws?
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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
449. Can you conduct executive due diligence for a foreign employer wanting to check a high-level candidate's litigation history?
Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
539. What type of business license is required before applying for broadcasting frequency allocation and licensing support?
For import, export and special licences we keep the Board of Trade and agency template packs ready in advance. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
522. Do you provide renewal tracking and reminder services for annual business licenses like TAT or FDA permits?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. 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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Primary sources & verification
Every procedural statement on this page is checked against the issuing authority below. Where an authority updates its requirements, this page is corrected — we do not restate outdated procedure.
- Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand)Legalisation (นิติกรณ์) requirements, accepted document formats, and the statutory service fee schedule.
- Lawyers' Council of Thailand under Royal PatronageNotarial Services Attorney licensing — who may lawfully notarise documents in Thailand.
- Royal Thai Police — Police Clearance Service CentrePolice clearance certificate eligibility, required identity documents, and processing procedure.
Government fees quoted anywhere on this site are the authorities' own statutory rates. Our professional fees are quoted per case — contact us by phone, LINE or email for a written quotation.
Selection guidance written from real casework
A systematic way to compare providers
Searching for “แนะนำบริการรับรองเอกสารจัดตั้งบริษัทต่างด้าวและนิติบุคคล” should not be decided by search ranking. Decide on handles originals with a paper trail and knows the fixed order of steps. Ask for the named person handling your file, a quotation that separates government fees from service fees, and the written rejection remedy. Providers who answer all three instantly are usually the ones filing consular and embassy legalization every week.
Selection criteria
- Handles originals with a paper trail
- Legalization needs original documents. Expect a written receipt listing what was handed over and a trackable return method.
- Knows the fixed order of steps
- Legalization is sequential. Skip or reorder a step and the file is rejected and restarted — fees already paid are not refunded.
- Direct experience with your document type
- Corporate, academic, and civil-registration documents have different rules. Experience with your exact type outweighs years in business.
- Knows the destination country's legalization chain
- Apostille-convention countries follow one route; non-member countries need Thai consular endorsement followed by the destination embassy. A provider should be able to state your country's route on the spot.
- Has a fallback when an embassy changes practice
- Embassy requirements change without notice. Providers who file every week hear about it first and re-plan in time.
- Checks source-document age before starting
- Many embassies require documents issued within 3–6 months. Starting from an out-of-date extract simply burns the fee.
Red flags to avoid
- Claims special ability to jump an embassy queue
- Will not state the actual government fees to be paid
- Issues no receipt when taking your original documents
- Describes the process differently each time you ask
- Cannot say whether your destination country is an Apostille member
The four-step decision sequence
- Step 1Confirm the destination country and purpose so the correct chain is chosen
- Step 2Check original-document age, completeness, and name consistency across every page
- Step 3Translate and endorse in strict sequence without skipping a step
- Step 4Collect the file and verify every stamp and signature page before it leaves the counter
FAQ before choosing a provider
How should I choose a consular and embassy legalization provider?
Start from the receiving authority, not the provider. Establish who will receive the document and what their rule is, then filter providers on "Handles originals with a paper trail". Legalization needs original documents. Expect a written receipt listing what was handed over and a trackable return method.
What are the warning signs when choosing consular and embassy legalization?
The clearest one is: Claims special ability to jump an embassy queue. Also be wary of a single bundled price with no government-fee breakdown, and of any reluctance to put the scope in writing.
What should I ask before engaging a consular and embassy legalization provider?
Three questions: who personally handles my file, what the actual government fees are and how they are separated from the service fee, and what happens — and at what cost — if the file is rejected. Based on the legalization rules of Thailand's Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and the Hague Apostille Convention (hcch.net).
If you want the options for your specific case laid out side by side, get in touch and we will map the trade-offs before any work begins. Based on the legalization rules of Thailand's Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and the Hague Apostille Convention (hcch.net).
Before you start: Police clearance & background checks
Practical guidance
- If the destination needs translation and legalisation too, order them in one continuous run so the certificate does not age out.
- Scan every page of the original, including stamped pages, signature pages and reverse sides that look blank.
- Spell every name in the translation exactly as it appears in the passport, including titles and middle-name order.
- Ask about current processing windows before booking flights or an appointment abroad — authority queues shift through the year.
Cautions & common rejections
- Submitting a photocopy where an original or certified extract is required gets refused at the very next certification layer.
- Checking another person's record requires a lawful basis and consent under Thai personal data protection law.
- Many Thai civil-registry extracts are accepted only while recent; some receiving authorities ask for a freshly certified copy. Confirm the accepted age with that authority before ordering a translation.
- Government fees and turnaround times change. Re-check them with the issuing authority close to your submission date.
What to have ready
- A fingerprint card on the prescribed form
- The original document or a certified extract from the issuing authority
- Evidence of purpose, such as an employer or authority letter
- Your deadline, so the certification steps can be sequenced in time
Reviewed 2026-08. Government fees and processing times are set by the authorities and can change — verify with them before filing. Our professional fees are quoted per case by phone, LINE or email.
