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Original document required for International Document Services (or a freshly issued certified copy within its validity window)
1. Send scanned copies of the International Document Services source documents via LINE/email for a free initial review.
Standard turnaround for International Document Services: 5-7 business days from receipt of complete originals.
Originals outside the validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the receiving authority first.
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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.
How long does International Document Services take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days, counted from receipt of complete originals.
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.
International Document Services
"International Document Services" sits inside our International Document Services practice and is handled end-to-end: feasibility check, source-document review, certified translation, sequential certification with the relevant Thai authority, and dispatch of a file the receiving office will actually accept.
We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. Files are signed off by an attorney registered as a Notarial Services Attorney with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, working alongside Ministry of Justice-recognized translators and our consular liaison desk.
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" sits inside our International Document Services practice and is handled end-to-end: feasibility check, source-document review, certified translation, sequential certification with the relevant Thai authority, and dispatch of a file the receiving office will actually accept.
We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. Files are signed off by an attorney registered as a Notarial Services Attorney with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, working alongside Ministry of Justice-recognized translators and our consular liaison desk.
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.
What to prepare before filing International Document Services
Original document required for International Document Services (or a freshly issued certified copy within its 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
International Document Services: the working sequence
1. Send scanned copies of the International Document Services source documents via LINE/email for a free initial review.
2. We confirm eligibility and issue a written quote with a committed 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 each Thai authority in the order the destination accepts.
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.
International Document Services: how long and how much
Standard turnaround for International Document Services: 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.
Re-filing triggers in International Document Services matters
Originals outside the validity window — many destinations require documents issued within 3-6 months. Confirm with the receiving authority first.
Using a translator without an official seal — the MFA and embassies will not accept it, and the chain restarts.
Name mismatch between the document and the passport — embassies reject these. Correct it at the district office before translating.
Submitting an uncertified photocopy instead of the original — the receiving office will not review it and you rejoin the queue.
FAQ
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.
How long does International Document Services take?
Standard turnaround is 5-7 business days; rush is 1-3 business days, counted from receipt of complete originals.
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.
Scope of work: Document and advisory services
We scope document and advisory services around the outcome you need at destination, confirm the exact document list for your case, then run every step for you.
This service fits you when
A Thai or foreign authority asked for documents you have never prepared before
You have a deadline and cannot risk a rejected or incomplete submission
Your documents must stay consistent across several offices or countries
You want one team to advise first and then execute, instead of coordinating vendors
When another route is the right one
If a shorter or cheaper route exists for your case, we tell you before you commit
If another authority owns the step, we explain who to approach and in what order
If your documents are still valid or already sufficient, we will not re-do them
What the service includes
Requirement check against the receiving office before work begins
A written, case-specific document checklist
Preparation, translation and certification handled end to end
Progress updates and rework if an officer asks for changes
Delivery of digital files and originals
What is not included
Government and courier fees charged by the receiving authority (billed at cost, always quoted before we start)
Any guarantee of approval by a government office or embassy — that decision stays with the officer in charge
Sourcing original documents that only you can request in person
Not sure which route your case belongs to? Tell us the destination and the deadline — our advisers have handled these files for more than 15 years and will confirm the correct sequence and exact documents before you spend anything.
Key terms to know before you file
These are the terms clients most often misread — and a leading cause of rejected documents. Our advisors walk you through them before any work starts.
Certified Translation(Thai equivalent: แปลรับรอง)
A translation accompanied by a signed and stamped certificate of accuracy from a registered translator, accepted by official authorities.
Most cases need more than one step. Here is how the surrounding work connects, so you can plan the whole chain instead of discovering a missing certification at the last minute.
Pick your province for drop-off points, hours, and document channels.
Not sure which of these your case actually needs? That is exactly what our advisory team does: with 15+ years on cross-border documents, we map the full chain for your destination first, then handle every step so nothing is filed in the wrong order.
We work as advisers, not only as a document-running agency
Our team has worked on documents, translation and legalisation for more than 15 years, combining notarial attorneys licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand with translators the receiving authorities accept. Every case starts with advice on the correct route and only then moves to execution — we do not simply run whatever is handed to us.
Before we start — mapping the document route
We confirm whether your file ends at an Apostille or still needs the embassy, whether a freshly issued copy is required, and which form of translation the receiving authority accepts. This is where most time is saved, because it is where most people choose wrongly and restart.
While preparing — consistency checks
We match the spelling of your name against the passport, check the issue date against the validity window the destination applies, verify stamps and signatures, and confirm the translation matches the original line by line.
While filing — coordination with the authorities
We file in the order each authority expects, follow the queue, and report status as it moves. If an authority asks for more paperwork, you hear about it immediately, together with the options for fixing it.
After delivery — practical guidance
We explain which bodies this set can be filed with, how to store the originals, and how many certified sets to request up front if you expect to use them again, so you do not repeat the whole chain later.
Cases where advice up front changes the outcome
A file was already returned once and the real cause has to be identified before refiling.
The destination only says "certified translation" without stating which form of certification it accepts.
The applicant is upcountry or abroad, so the power of attorney and courier plan must be arranged carefully.
The name on an older document does not match the current passport because of a name change or a different transliteration.
If you are unsure which route your case takes, send photos of the documents and name the destination country or authority. We map the sequence and the paperwork first; you then decide whether to run it yourself or hand it over.
Notarial Services Attorney (Lawyers Council of Thailand)
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Over 15 years advising on document certification, official translation and Thai/overseas filings. We are not only a filing agency — every case starts with a consultation so you know the correct route, the exact documents and the realistic timeline before any fee is paid.
Procedures and authority requirements can change. We re-check each page against the responsible authority's current practice; if your case is time-critical, message us to confirm the latest requirement.
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