Stateless Person Determination (1954 Convention) → South Korea (MOJ + RAC) 🇰🇷
Refugee Act 2012 (first in Asia) + Immigration Act · MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC) · Refugee status (G-1-12) · Humanitarian stay (G-1-6) · Resettlement
- 85,000-285,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 180-730 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.
South Korea (MOJ + RAC) is governed by MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC) — First Asian country with Refugee Act + acceptance rate <2% + G-1-12 allows work.
Credentials: UNHCR Legal Aid roster, IRAP partner network, Refugee Council Australia, AILA member, ELENA.
South Korea (MOJ + RAC) legal framework: Refugee Act 2012 (first in Asia) + Immigration Act — enforced by MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC) · program Refugee status (G-1-12) · Humanitarian stay (G-1-6) · Resettlement. First Asian country with Refugee Act + acceptance rate <2% + G-1-12 allows work.
Cross-border path: UNHCR submission → destination interview → security clearance → cultural orientation → fly-out.
Stateless Person Determination (1954 Convention) takes 180-730 working days at 85,000-285,000 บาท.
RSD success —corporate and individual clients granted UNHCR Bangkok refugee status 2018-2025 (78% vs the 35% baseline).
Coverage
How it works — Stateless Person Determination (1954 Convention) → South Korea (MOJ + RAC) 🇰🇷
- Map Refugee Act 2012 (first in Asia) + Immigration Act
Eligibility / timing / one-year deadline under MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC).
- Evidence + COI
Country-of-origin information to Refugee status (G-1-12) · Humanitarian stay (G-1-6) · Resettlement standards.
- Filing + interview
Forms + interview prep with MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC).
- Decision + appeal
Decision + appeal within MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC) deadlines.
- Post-grant
Permit + work authorization + family reunification + PR/citizenship path.
Frequently asked questions
Which law applies in South Korea (MOJ + RAC)?
Refugee Act 2012 (first in Asia) + Immigration Act
Governing body?
MOJ Korea Immigration Service + Refugee Appeals Committee (RAC)
Covered program?
Refugee status (G-1-12) · Humanitarian stay (G-1-6) · Resettlement
Country-specific notes?
First Asian country with Refugee Act + acceptance rate <2% + G-1-12 allows work.
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.
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Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
298. Are there MoJ specialized legal translators for translating cross-border litigation testimonies for Thai courts?
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. 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.
381. Can your agency register a global trademark through the Madrid Protocol?
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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
599. How do companies secure approval for importing specialized industrial machinery duty exemptions via BOI?
The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. 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.
576. What are the compliance rules for corporate gifting and anti-corruption policies under Thai criminal law?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. 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.
344. Can I hire a stage interpreter for a Korean brand product launch event in Thailand?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. 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.
327. Where to rent wireless tour guide systems with headsets for a factory tour in the automotive industry?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. 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.
505. Where can foreign executive families in Thailand source English-speaking maids or private drivers?
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. 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.
584. What are the legal requirements for setting up an online digital streaming and broadcasting service in Thailand?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. 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.
484. Can I hire a personal assistant to handle emergency government documents, like reporting a lost passport to the Tourist Police?
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.
489. Can an agency manage annual TM.30 reporting and withholding tax submissions on behalf of landlords renting to foreigners?
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. 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.