Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) → Thailand (UNHCR + NRSM) 🇹🇭
พ.ร.บ.คนเข้าเมือง 2522 + MoU UNHCR-MOI 2023 + ระเบียบ NRSM 2023 · UNHCR Bangkok + MOI + Immigration + NRSM Committee · UNHCR RSD · NRSM screening · IDC bail · Resettlement
- 65,000-185,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 60-180 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.
Thailand (UNHCR + NRSM) is governed by UNHCR Bangkok + MOI + Immigration + NRSM Committee — Thailand has not signed the 1951 Convention but uses NRSM screening + Section 17 stay of deportation.
Credentials: UNHCR Legal Aid roster, IRAP partner network, Refugee Council Australia, AILA member, ELENA.
Thailand (UNHCR + NRSM) legal framework: พ.ร.บ.คนเข้าเมือง 2522 + MoU UNHCR-MOI 2023 + ระเบียบ NRSM 2023 — enforced by UNHCR Bangkok + MOI + Immigration + NRSM Committee · program UNHCR RSD · NRSM screening · IDC bail · Resettlement. Thailand has not signed the 1951 Convention but uses NRSM screening + Section 17 stay of deportation.
Cross-border path: UNHCR submission → destination interview → security clearance → cultural orientation → fly-out.
Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) takes 60-180 working days at 65,000-185,000 บาท.
Resettlement placements — 145 cases departed to USA/Canada/Australia/EU 2020-2025 — avg. 18-30 months from filing.
Coverage
How it works — Convention Travel Document (CTD / 1951 Travel) → Thailand (UNHCR + NRSM) 🇹🇭
- Map พ.ร.บ.คนเข้าเมือง 2522 + MoU UNHCR-MOI 2023 + ระเบียบ NRSM 2023
Eligibility / timing / one-year deadline under UNHCR Bangkok + MOI + Immigration + NRSM Committee.
- Evidence + COI
Country-of-origin information to UNHCR RSD · NRSM screening · IDC bail · Resettlement standards.
- Filing + interview
Forms + interview prep with UNHCR Bangkok + MOI + Immigration + NRSM Committee.
- Decision + appeal
Decision + appeal within UNHCR Bangkok + MOI + Immigration + NRSM Committee deadlines.
- Post-grant
Permit + work authorization + family reunification + PR/citizenship path.
Frequently asked questions
Which law applies in Thailand (UNHCR + NRSM)?
พ.ร.บ.คนเข้าเมือง 2522 + MoU UNHCR-MOI 2023 + ระเบียบ NRSM 2023
Governing body?
UNHCR Bangkok + MOI + Immigration + NRSM Committee
Covered program?
UNHCR RSD · NRSM screening · IDC bail · Resettlement
Country-specific notes?
Thailand has not signed the 1951 Convention but uses NRSM screening + Section 17 stay of deportation.
Acceptance rate?
US 30-40% · Canada 60-70% · Germany 50-60% · UK 70%+ · Japan/Korea <2% · Australia 25-30%.
Interview-to-decision timeline?
US 6-24 months · Canada 12-24 months · Germany 6-12 months · UK 12-18 months · Japan/Korea 24-36 months.
Path to PR/citizenship?
US LPR 1 yr + citizenship 5 yrs · Canada PR on arrival + citizenship 3 yrs · EU 5 yrs + citizenship 5-10 yrs.
Related services
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
324. Can a multinational company request an education verification and criminal record check for executive hires?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
391. What documents do Thai citizens need to apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN Card) for financial transactions in India?
Accounting, tax, property and estate work for foreign nationals is run jointly with our auditors and lawyers so the translated file and the filed file always match. 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.
261. What is the process of drafting a legal Affidavit for a foreigner by a Thai Notarial Services Attorney?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. 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.
310. Where to hire an exhibition interpreter for business matching at BITEC or IMPACT Muang Thong Thani?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. 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.
519. Can an absentee condo owner hire someone to perform a luxury condo handover inspection on their behalf?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. 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.
268. How long does it take to translate specialized technical engineering manuals and IT software documents?
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. 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.
264. What are the steps for authenticating Medical Council and Engineering Council licenses for overseas use?
Parent-company documents from abroad need notarisation plus Apostille or consular legalization before Thai use; we sequence that correctly the first time. 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.
382. Do you offer copyright and software patent registration to protect the intellectual property of tech startups?
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.
460. How many days does it take to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) for a Thai driving in Europe, and what are the documents?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
589. Can an agency coordinate the legal clearance for archaeological or historical artifact finds during construction?
Mega-project, maritime, aviation and cross-border logistics files mix engineering with law, so an engineering linguist and a legal linguist work the same document. 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.