Thailand Visa Services

Thailand visa application service for foreigners

Document preparation, appointment booking, in-person filing at Immigration, status tracking, annual renewal, and Re-entry permit — for every Thai visa category.

How long does a Thai visa take?

Tourist: 3–5 business days. Non-O/B/ED: 7–14 days. LTR: 30–60 days (BOI review). Elite: 15–30 days. DTV: 5–15 days. NYC handles prep and filing to avoid resubmissions.

What's included

Service scope

  • Visa-on-arrival assist
  • Tourist visa extension
  • Visa conversion
  • Annual renewal
  • Re-entry Permit
  • 90-day reporting

All visa types

  • TR / Tourist· METV
  • Non-O (Retirement, Marriage, Family)
  • Non-B (Work) + Work Permit
  • Non-ED (Education/Internship)
  • LTR / BOI Smart Visa / DTV / Elite

Compare Thai visa and permit packages

Non-B + WP
Approval time
3-5 weeks
Validity
1-2 years
Starting price
THB 35,000
90-day reporting
Required
Right to work
✓ per employer
Family dependents
Non-O Dependent
APEC Card
Approval time
4-6 months
Validity
5 years
Starting price
THB 32,000
90-day reporting
Not required
Right to work
Family dependents
Smart / LTR
Approval time
1-3 months
Validity
4-10 years
Starting price
THB 45,000
90-day reporting
Waived
Right to work
✓ flexible
Family dependents
✓ included

Non-B+WP for employees · APEC Card for frequent-travel executives · Smart/LTR for high-skilled experts and investors.

Related services

Continue reading — commonly bundled with this service.

Frequently asked

Q.How many times can a tourist visa be extended?

Tourist visas extend 30 days at Immigration, multiple times. METV (Multiple Entry) covers 6 months at 60 days per entry.

Q.Tourist → Non-B inside Thailand?

Possible in some cases (employer, full business docs) but Immigration usually refers applicants back to a Thai embassy/consulate abroad.

Q.NYC service fee?

From THB 8,000–25,000 by visa type, plus government fees.

Ready to start?

Free consultation. We confirm requirements with the destination authority before quoting.

12 from our master question bank, written fresh per page

Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

266. Where is the official list of Swiss and Austrian embassy sworn translators in Thailand?

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. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. 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. 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. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.

311. Can I hire a Korean technical interpreter for a factory audit and foreign staff training in an industrial estate?

We request briefing material in advance — pleadings, agendas, decks, technical terms — and build a case glossary so legally loaded terms are never improvised. 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. 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. 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.

486. If a foreigner wants to open a Kasikorn bank account without a work permit, can your agency help prepare the embassy affidavit?

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. 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: 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. 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. 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.

386. Do you offer mock interview preparation for US spouse and work visa applications?

We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. 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. 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. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.

369. Can an agency assist in getting a Residence Certificate from Immigration for buying a car or getting a Thai driver's license?

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. 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: 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: 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.

Which documents and evidence must be ready before starting preparing documents for CLMV market entry?

Space, satellite, quantum and holding-structure work uses terminology that is still settling, so we agree a glossary with your advisers before drafting begins. 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. 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. 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. 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.

373. Do you provide Foreign Business License (FBL) application services for majority foreign-owned service businesses?

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. 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: 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. 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: 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.

536. What liability and penalty clauses should be included in an IT Service Level Agreement (SLA) between software providers and corporate clients?

Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. 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: 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. 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. 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 full family relocation document package?

Every nationality has a different document order, so we issue a nationality-specific checklist instead of one generic list. 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. 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. 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. 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.

430. Do you have specialized labor lawyers to file unfair dismissal petitions for foreign employees at the Labor Court?

Cross-border wills and estates must be read against the destination jurisdiction, and we coordinate local counsel where that is required. 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. 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. 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. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.

587. How do companies register commercial vehicle fleets and obtain cross-border transport permits within ASEAN?

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. 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: 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.

593. Can an agency manage the complete patent portfolio maintenance and annuity payments for international clients?

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. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. 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. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. 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.

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.

A decision guide grounded in the agencies' own rules

A systematic way to compare providers

Searching for “แนะนำบริการจัดหาที่พักเพื่อใช้เป็นหลักฐานทำวีซ่า (TM.30)” should not be decided by search ranking. Decide on prepares you for the interview and never promises an outcome. 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 visa filing and supporting documents every week.

Selection criteria

Prepares you for the interview
Many categories involve an interview or verification call. Rehearsing the real questions for your case moves the needle more than file thickness.
Never promises an outcome
Visa approval is entirely at the consular officer's discretion. A guaranteed result is the clearest warning sign there is.
Explains the rules as the embassy publishes them
A good provider cites the embassy or immigration authority's own published criteria rather than second-hand experience.
Protects the personal data in your file
A visa file contains almost your whole life. You should know who can access it and how long it is retained.
Separates visa fees from service fees
Visa and application-centre fees are set by the authority and should never be bundled invisibly into a service charge.
Has a plan if you are refused
Ask up front what happens on refusal: will they analyse the refusal notice, plan the re-application, and at what additional cost?

Red flags to avoid

  • No written service agreement or scope
  • Adds charges mid-process with no verifiable reason
  • Will not let you review the completed application form before filing
  • Guarantees approval or claims a contact inside the embassy
  • Offers to supply statements, employment letters, or any document that is not factually yours

The four-step decision sequence

  1. Step 1Match the visa category to your real purpose and test eligibility against the embassy's published criteria
  2. Step 2Assemble evidence around the case narrative, not just a checklist
  3. Step 3Review every field of the application form together before filing
  4. Step 4Book the appointment, prepare for interview, and track the file to decision

FAQ before choosing a provider

How should I choose a visa filing and supporting documents provider?

Start from the receiving authority, not the provider. Establish who will receive the document and what their rule is, then filter providers on "Prepares you for the interview". Many categories involve an interview or verification call. Rehearsing the real questions for your case moves the needle more than file thickness.

What are the warning signs when choosing visa filing and supporting documents?

The clearest one is: No written service agreement or scope. 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 visa filing and supporting documents 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. Primary sources are the destination embassy's published requirements and the Thai Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th).

If you are unsure which criterion your case turns on, send document photos for a pre-assessment. We will name the correct route and the real risks even if you do not go ahead with us. Primary sources are the destination embassy's published requirements and the Thai Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th).

Before you start: Visa, work permit & immigration

Practical guidance

  • Ask about current processing windows before booking flights or an appointment abroad — authority queues shift through the year.
  • Cover the full financial period the authority specifies, and obtain statements bearing an original bank endorsement.
  • Assemble the bundle in the order the receiving office prescribes, and keep each translation attached to its original.
  • Read the notice published by the office you will actually file with — embassy, Immigration Bureau, or Department of Employment — since conditions vary by office and change often.

Cautions & common rejections

  • Submitting a photocopy where an original or certified extract is required gets refused at the very next certification layer.
  • A name that does not match the passport is the single most common rejection reason, and usually forces the whole certification chain to restart.
  • Inconsistencies between the form, the exhibits and the interview are a frequent refusal ground.
  • Late reporting or late renewal carries legal consequences — set a reminder at least a month ahead.

What to have ready

  • A firm travel or employment start date
  • The original document or a certified extract from the issuing authority
  • A valid passport or Thai ID of the document holder
  • The name of the receiving authority and destination country

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.

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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.
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 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.

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. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers. 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. The handling team includes attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, translators recognized by the Ministry of Justice, and consular liaison officers.
  • 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.

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.

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.

International Document Services: common pitfalls and how to avoid them

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

FAQ

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.
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 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.

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.
Translation Affidavit(Thai equivalent: คำรับรองนักแปล)
A translator's sworn declaration before a notary that the translation faithfully represents the source document.
Back Translation(Thai equivalent: แปลกลับ)
Re-translation of a target text back into the source language to verify accuracy, commonly used in medical and legal projects.
Acknowledgement(Thai equivalent: การรับรองลายมือชื่อ)
A notarial act in which a signer declares before the notary that they signed a document voluntarily.
Affidavit(Thai equivalent: คำให้การสาบาน)
A sworn written statement signed before a notary, used as evidence in courts and government authorities abroad.
Localization(Thai equivalent: การแปลแบบปรับท้องถิ่น)
Translation adapted for local culture and context, used in websites, software and marketing materials.

Not sure which route your case needs? Send us the documents for a free assessment and we handle every step for you.

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Related services you may need next

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.

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.

Who wrote and checked this page

Written by
NYC Legal & Notary Service editorial team
Reviewed by
Notarial Services Attorney (Lawyers Council of Thailand)
Last reviewed

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.

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