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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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. Fees are itemized before work begins: professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx). Choose standard turnaround of 5-7 business days or rush turnaround of 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. 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.
Fees are itemized before work begins: professional service fee, government fees, domestic EMS, and international courier (DHL/FedEx). Choose standard turnaround of 5-7 business days or rush turnaround of 1-3 business days.

Documents required for 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.

Timeline and fees for International Document Services

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.
Submitting an uncertified photocopy instead of the original — the receiving office will not review it and you rejoin the queue.
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.

FAQ

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.
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.
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.
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.

MFA legalisation filing

Courier and filing service at the Department of Consular Affairs. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp (THB 400 express), billed separately. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, with entry into force on 28 February 2027 — until then the MFA plus destination-embassy chain still applies.

Indicative service fee: THB 2,500 – THB 5,000
Typical turnaround: 2–5 working days (standard) · 1–2 working days (express)

What you receive

Documents bearing the MFA legalisation stamp
Official fee receipt
Return delivery or onward embassy filing

Documents to prepare

Originals or certified copies as required by MFA
Reviewed translation
Power of attorney plus ID copy

Official source: กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand) · Last reviewed: 2026-08-02

MFA Consular Affairs legalisation fees are THB 200 per stamp (standard) and THB 400 per stamp (express). These are government fees, separate from our service fee.

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General information for document planning only — not legal advice for an individual matter. Government fees and processing times may change; verify with the relevant authority before filing. We do not guarantee any authority's decision.

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