国際結婚
タイ人パートナーとの婚姻届出のため、出生証明書・婚姻要件具備証明書のアポスティーユ。日本市区町村役場で直接受理。
選ばれる理由
- タイ外務省 (MFA) の認証実務に精通し、2027 年の条約発効にも即対応
- 公証弁護士が即日署名・認証、遠隔対応可
- 日本語プロジェクトマネージャー、LINE / メール直接対応
- MOE 登録翻訳者による翻訳でアポスティーユ基準に準拠
- 日本の本籍地役所、入管、領事館での受理実績多数
- EMS / DHL 日本宛 3-5 営業日、追跡番号提供
主な利用ケース
日本帰国・転籍
タイで取得した婚姻証明書、出生証明書のアポスティーユ後、日本の戸籍に記載可能。
ビザ・在留資格
配偶者ビザ・永住申請のため、タイ警察証明書、収入証明、卒業証書のアポスティーユ。
海外留学
タイの大学・学校で取得した成績証明書、卒業証書のアポスティーユ。日本の大学院・編入時に提出。
ビジネス・会社登記
タイ法人の登記簿謄本、定款、取締役決議のアポスティーユ。日本本社の議事録、商業登記に使用。
委任状
Power of Attorney のアポスティーユで、日本の弁護士・司法書士に不動産・相続手続きを委任。
料金
アポスティーユ単体:2,500-3,500 バーツ/通。翻訳 + 公証 + アポスティーユ一括:4,500-7,500 バーツ/通。お急ぎ便 (3 営業日) 対応可。全料金税込・正式領収書発行。
受理国
ハーグ条約加盟 126 ヶ国で受理:日本、米国、英国、豪州、加、独、仏、伊、中国、韓国、シンガポール、EU 全加盟国など。日本では市区町村役場、入管、家庭裁判所、法務局等で受理実績あり。
手続きの流れ
- STEP 1オンライン相談書類スキャン送付、日本語担当者が 1 時間以内に見積・所要日数を回答。
- STEP 2翻訳 + 公証MOE 登録翻訳者が英訳、公証弁護士が署名認証。1-3 営業日。
- STEP 3MFA アポスティーユ申請タイ外務省領事局へ提出、5-7 営業日でアポスティーユ証書発行。
- STEP 4日本国内追加手続き (任意)日本の役所提出時、和訳が必要な場合は別途手配。
- STEP 5国際発送EMS または DHL で日本へ。追跡番号メール送付。
よくある質問
Q1.タイのアポスティーユはいつから?
タイは 2026 年 6 月 30 日に加入書を寄託しました。条約第 12 条により 2027 年初頭に発効する見込みで、それ以降に MFA がアポスティーユを発行します。現時点では領事認証が必要です。
Q2.日本の役所で受理されますか?
はい。アポスティーユは日本を含む条約加盟国で公文書として直接受理されます。和訳が必要な場合は提出先にご確認ください。
Q3.遠隔で手配できますか?
可能です。書類を当事務所へ郵送、バンコクで全工程完了後、EMS / DHL で日本へ返送します。
Q4.所要日数は?
標準 7-10 営業日、お急ぎ 4-5 営業日、特急 3 営業日 (要予約)。
Q5.日本の戸籍謄本のアポスティーユは?
日本の公文書は日本外務省で取得します。当事務所では日本での代行先をご紹介可能です。
Q6.有効期限はありますか?
アポスティーユ自体に期限はありませんが、警察証明書・独身証明書等は発行から 3-6 ヶ月の有効期限があります。
Q7.当日対応できますか?
MFA アポスティーユは最短 3 営業日のため当日不可。緊急時は公証 + 翻訳のみ当日対応、アポスティーユは後送可。
Q8.送料込みですか?
バンコク市内集配無料。国際送料は別途、日本宛 EMS 約 1,500 バーツ、DHL 約 2,500 バーツ。
今すぐお問い合わせ
LINE またはフォームから 1 時間以内に日本語担当者が完全な見積を提示します。
見積依頼Legal basis: 1961 年ハーグ条約 · タイ 2026 年 6 月 30 日寄託・2027 年初頭発効見込み · 弁護士法 B.E. 2528 · MFA 規則 B.E. 2539
バンコクの NYC Legal 公証弁護士・登録翻訳者チームが回答
タイでの公証翻訳・領事認証に関するよくあるご質問
本人の来所は必要ですか。
現行のタイ領事実務に基づくと、 翻訳・認証のみであれば来所は不要です。宣誓供述書への署名や署名認証の場合のみ本人の出頭が必要です。 スキャンをお送りいただければ、提出先が求める要件を無料で確認します。
翻訳の正確性は誰が保証しますか。
現行のタイ領事実務に基づくと、 法務省登録の翻訳者が翻訳し、ライセンスを有する公証弁護士が氏名と登録番号を明記して副署します。 特急対応も可能で、着手前に現実的な完成日をお伝えします。
大使館はどの翻訳でも受理しますか。
日本のお客様には次のように対応しています。 所定の書式に従った翻訳で、かつ原本がタイ外務省の認証済みであることが必要です。私的翻訳は受理されません。 タイ外務省および大使館への提出手続きは当事務所が代行します。
海外への発送は可能ですか。
日本のお客様には次のように対応しています。 可能です。原本は国際宅配便で送付し、あわせて署名入りPDFを提供して事前審査に対応します。 認証チェーンの各段階を記録し、提出先での差し戻しを防ぎます。
タイ語と日本語の認証翻訳にはどのくらいかかりますか。
バンコクでの日常業務の実例から回答します。 出生証明書・婚姻証明書・独身証明書などの一般的な書類は通常1〜2営業日で翻訳が完了し、タイ外務省の認証にさらに2〜3営業日を要します。 特急対応も可能で、着手前に現実的な完成日をお伝えします。
法人書類も対応していますか。
バンコクでの日常業務の実例から回答します。 登記事項証明書、定款、委任状、決算書などを翻訳し、海外提出用に認証しています。 スキャンをお送りいただければ、提出先が求める要件を無料で確認します。
アポスティーユと領事認証のどちらが必要ですか。
バンコクでの日常業務の実例から回答します。 タイはハーグ条約に加入しましたが、提出先によっては従来どおり領事認証の全工程を求めるため、着手前に必ず提出先の要件を確認します。 特急対応も可能で、着手前に現実的な完成日をお伝えします。
提出先に受理されなかった場合はどうなりますか。
簡潔かつ確認可能な回答です。 不受理の理由を確認し、形式面を修正のうえ再提出します。当方の責に帰する不備は追加費用なしで対応します。 認証チェーンの各段階を記録し、提出先での差し戻しを防ぎます。
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1,600 questions on apostille and legalization for overseas use — answered by NYC Legal
Q321002.How many originals and how many copies does confirming whether a document needs an apostille or classic embassy legalisation require?
Thailand deposited its instrument of accession on 30 June 2026, but the Convention is not yet in force (expected 28 February 2027), so Thai documents still go through consular legalization. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: office conditions change — re-check them shortly before your filing date. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Schedule certification close to the date of actual use, because many destinations accept certified documents only within a limited window. Caution: intake conditions change, so re-check them shortly before the filing date. Confirm whether the destination wants the Apostille on the original, on a certified copy, or on the translation — this cannot be corrected retroactively. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25178.What steps does a Thai ID card go through in relation to certification at the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs?
The Consular Department certifies Thai-issued documents or translations matching the original, and verifies the issuing office's seal. Suggested step: send scans of every page for a completeness check before the originals travel. Caution: names must match the passport spelling on every document or the counter may refuse the file. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Schedule certification close to the date of actual use, because many destinations accept certified documents only within a limited window. Caution: some convention parties still require a translation by a translator appointed by their own courts; an Apostille does not replace that requirement. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25606.What steps does a company affidavit go through in relation to documents destined for Schengen states?
Several Schengen states require translations by an embassy-listed or locally sworn translator, so check the mission's list first. Suggested step: get the receiving authority's requirement in writing before preparing anything. Caution: office conditions change — re-check them shortly before your filing date. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Schedule certification close to the date of actual use, because many destinations accept certified documents only within a limited window. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Caution: rely on official announcements and the HCCH membership list rather than forum posts. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25572.How does document types submitted for certification apply to documents destined for South Korea, and which office confirms the requirement?
Civil-registration documents should be freshly re-issued by the registrar, since many receiving authorities count validity from the re-issue date. Suggested step: assemble each file as original + translation + passport copy, paired page by page. Caution: rely on official announcements rather than forum posts for current requirements. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Caution: intake conditions change, so re-check them shortly before the filing date. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Caution: rely on official announcements and the HCCH membership list rather than forum posts. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q321170.How can an adviser pre-check the draft documents before using an apostilled foreign document with a Thai authority is filed?
A foreign apostilled document used in Thailand normally still needs a Thai translation with certification before a Thai office will accept it. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: office conditions change — re-check them shortly before your filing date. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Caution: rely on official announcements and the HCCH membership list rather than forum posts. Schedule certification close to the date of actual use, because many destinations accept certified documents only within a limited window. Caution: some convention parties still require a translation by a translator appointed by their own courts; an Apostille does not replace that requirement. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25376.How does foreign apostilled documents used in Thailand apply to documents destined for Spain, and which office confirms the requirement?
A foreign apostilled document used in Thailand normally still needs a Thai translation with certification before a Thai office will accept it. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: office conditions change — re-check them shortly before your filing date. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Caution: intake conditions change, so re-check them shortly before the filing date. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Caution: rely on official announcements and the HCCH membership list rather than forum posts. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q221184.How can the status of booking the destination embassy after consular certification be tracked, and which reference numbers should be noted?
Each embassy sets its own forms, accepted translation language and appointment rules, so check that mission's website before filing. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: office conditions change — re-check them shortly before your filing date. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Schedule certification close to the date of actual use, because many destinations accept certified documents only within a limited window. Caution: some convention parties still require a translation by a translator appointed by their own courts; an Apostille does not replace that requirement. Always check first whether the destination is a party to the Apostille Convention: if it is, the chain ends with the Apostille; if not, the destination's embassy in Thailand must certify the document afterwards. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25508.What steps does a marriage certificate go through in relation to document types submitted for certification?
Civil-registration documents should be freshly re-issued by the registrar, since many receiving authorities count validity from the re-issue date. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: never re-staple, trim or unbind a document once an authority has sealed it. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Caution: intake conditions change, so re-check them shortly before the filing date. Where the destination requires a translation, take the translation through the certification chain too, not only the original. Caution: rely on official announcements and the HCCH membership list rather than forum posts. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25608.What steps does a power of attorney go through in relation to documents destined for Schengen states?
Several Schengen states require translations by an embassy-listed or locally sworn translator, so check the mission's list first. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: names must match the passport spelling on every document or the counter may refuse the file. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Confirm whether the destination wants the Apostille on the original, on a certified copy, or on the translation — this cannot be corrected retroactively. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25340.What steps does a marriage certificate go through in relation to foreign apostilled documents used in Thailand?
A foreign apostilled document used in Thailand normally still needs a Thai translation with certification before a Thai office will accept it. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: names must match the passport spelling on every document or the counter may refuse the file. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Where the destination requires a translation, take the translation through the certification chain too, not only the original. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25576.How does document types submitted for certification apply to documents destined for the United States, and which office confirms the requirement?
Civil-registration documents should be freshly re-issued by the registrar, since many receiving authorities count validity from the re-issue date. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: office conditions change — re-check them shortly before your filing date. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q26124.Can an authorised representative handle correcting a rejected translation before legalisation, and what power of attorney is required?
The translation must mirror the original exactly — passport spelling of names, document numbers and dates included. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: names must match the passport spelling on every document or the counter may refuse the file. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Confirm whether the destination wants the Apostille on the original, on a certified copy, or on the translation — this cannot be corrected retroactively. Caution: some convention parties still require a translation by a translator appointed by their own courts; an Apostille does not replace that requirement. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Full service playbook — Apostille for overseas use
Thailand is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, with the MFA Department of Consular Affairs acting as the Competent Authority issuing Apostilles for use in member states.
Responsible authority: Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand (Thailand's Competent Authority)
Documents to prepare
- The original Thai public document, or one certified by the issuing office
- An English translation with translator certificate for Thai-language documents
- Passport or Thai ID copy of the document holder
- A power of attorney if an agent files for you
- Destination country and intended purpose
Step-by-step process
- 1. Confirm the destination is a member state1 business day
Members accept a single Apostille; non-members require the MFA-plus-embassy legalisation chain instead.
- 2. Prepare a qualifying original1–3 business days
The document must be issued or certified by a body whose signature the MFA can verify.
- 3. Translate and certify1–3 business days
Provide a certified English translation so the destination can read and verify the file.
- 4. File the Apostille request1–5 business days
Submit at Consular Affairs; officers verify the signature and seal, then attach the Apostille certificate.
- 5. Verify and dispatch1 business day
Check the Apostille number, date and signatory against the document before sending it abroad.
Practitioner tips
- An Apostille authenticates the origin of the signature or seal, never the content.
- Some destinations still request a translation into their own official language on top of the Apostille.
- Match the Latin spelling of your name to your passport exactly — receiving authorities compare character by character.
- Check the destination's freshness rule first; many accept documents issued within the last 3–6 months only.
- Assemble the full set before filing once; batching is faster than submitting one document at a time.
Cautions
- Privately issued documents must first be certified into a verifiable form before an Apostille can be issued.
- Do not detach the Apostille; it is bound to the exact document submitted.
- Copies made from copies are commonly rejected; use originals or copies certified by the issuing office.
- All timeframes are ranges and depend on agency queues and public holidays.
- Do not write on, amend, or correction-fluid an official document; request a fresh copy from the issuing office instead.
DIY vs NYC handling it
| Task | Do it yourself | NYC handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Checking destination rules | You read checklists and call around yourself | We verify the current requirements and hand you one list |
| Multi-agency running | Several days off work, different queues and hours | We run the whole chain end to end for you |
| Translation and certification | You source a translator and risk rejection | Translated, double-checked and certified in one package |
| Errors and re-filing | One mistake restarts the whole chain | Pre-submission checks at every stage reduce rejections |
| Tracking | You chase the status by phone | Stage-by-stage updates on LINE with photo evidence |
Prefer not to run it yourself? NYC can handle the whole chain
Every step above can be done alone, but it means several agencies, mismatched queues, and one mistake restarting the sequence. Our attorneys and translators cover requirement checks, document re-issue, certified translation and MFA or embassy legalisation, with status updates at each stage. Send photos of your documents for a free assessment first.
Compare the options before you decide
MFA-certified translation vs NAATI vs a destination-country sworn translator
"Certified translation" does not mean the same thing everywhere. The receiving body defines the accepted form, and choosing the wrong one means translating the whole set again.
| Aspect | Translation + Thai MFA certification | NAATI / foreign sworn translator |
|---|---|---|
| Who certifies | The Department of Consular Affairs certifies the translation and the translator's signature | A translator registered with the destination country's body |
| Accepted by | Thai authorities and destinations that accept Thai certification | Bodies that explicitly require a registered translator, such as Australian immigration |
| Output format | A certification stamp on the translation attached to the original | The translator's statement with their registration number or stamp |
| Can an Apostille follow? | Yes, when the destination is a convention party | Depends on that country's rules; some require no further step |
| Check before you start | Whether the destination accepts Thai consular certification | Whether the receiving body requires its own registered translator |
Where the destination requires a court-registered sworn translator, Thai certification cannot substitute for it.
Apostille route vs embassy legalisation route
The destination country decides whether a file ends at an Apostille or still needs the embassy. Confirm the country's convention status first: the two routes use a different order and different paperwork.
| Aspect | Apostille route | Embassy legalisation route |
|---|---|---|
| When it applies | Destination is a party to the Apostille Convention | Destination does not accept an Apostille |
| Final authority | Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | The destination country's embassy or consulate in Thailand |
| Typical number of steps | Fewer — the chain ends at the central authority | More — central authority first, then the embassy |
| Approximate timeframe | Shorter, still subject to the authority's queue | Longer, because the embassy appointment queue is added |
| Common rejection cause | Translation does not match the original, or the copy was not issued by the authority | The embassy's own form or language requirement was not followed |
Verify the current convention status and embassy conditions before filing.
Filing it yourself vs letting NYC run the chain
Every step can be done alone. This table compares the real workload of each option so the decision rests on time and rejection risk rather than marketing claims.
| Aspect | Do it yourself | NYC handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Checking destination rules | Read each authority's notice yourself and confirm by phone | Checked before you start, with the order the receiving authority accepts |
| Travel | Several agencies with queues that rarely line up in one day | Documents move by courier or online except where the law requires you in person |
| Rejection risk | One mismatch — a name spelled differently from the passport — restarts the chain | Names, dates and stamps are cross-checked before every filing |
| Status tracking | You follow up with each authority | Status updates at each stage, and we handle the fix if a file is returned |
| Advisory role | No one to compare options when your case falls outside the manual | You get advice on the options before work starts, not just execution |
Government fees and timeframes change; ask for an assessment of your own case before you start.
What the common mistakes actually cost
Almost every failure in apostille route happens during preparation, not at the counter, and the real cost is the TIME needed to repeat the chain. Below is what each mistake comes from, how long it typically adds, and how to avoid it.
| Mistake | Why it happens | Time cost | How to prevent it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removing staples or separating pages after certification | The certification is attached to the bound set; once separated the set counts as incomplete. | Typically adds 3–7 working days to re-certify the set. | Scan first, then keep the originals in a rigid envelope without detaching anything. |
| Filing an incomplete set — missing an ID copy or a power of attorney | Completeness is checked at the counter; an incomplete file is not accepted at all. | Typically adds 1–5 working days per return trip. | Work from a written checklist and re-check it before leaving, including every copy that needs a signature. |
| Booking the wrong service channel or appointment type | Each channel has its own queue and document conditions; the wrong one means booking again. | Typically adds 2–14 working days depending on appointment availability that month. | Confirm the service type and the appointment date in advance and keep at least one spare week. |
| Using an old copy instead of a freshly issued one | Many destinations accept documents issued within the last 3–6 months only, and some require a clean, legibly sealed reissue. | Typically adds 5–15 working days for the trip back to the district registrar. | Check the destination's freshness rule first, then request several certified copies in a single visit. |
| The name in the translation does not match the passport spelling | Receiving authorities compare character by character; a single different letter reads as a different person. | Typically adds 3–10 working days, because the translation has to be redone and the whole chain repeated. | Send the passport page on day one and have the translator take the spelling from the passport, never from the Thai document. |
Deep timeline: what can run in parallel
The windows below are approximate and depend on each authority's queue. Stages marked as parallel can start alongside the previous stage — that is where the total calendar time is actually reduced.
- 1. Confirm the destination accepts an Apostillewithin 1 working day
We check convention status and any extra condition the specific receiving body applies.
- 2. Prepare originals and the required translation2–5 working dayscan run in parallel
Some destinations want the translation before the Apostille, others after; this order must be confirmed first.
- 3. File the certificate request2–7 working days
Timing depends on the service channel and the queue at that time.
- 4. Verification and handover1–2 working days
Names, dates, and the reference number on the certificate are checked before the file is used.
Note: all windows are general estimates, not guarantees. Actual timing depends on how complete your file is and on the queues at the authorities involved.
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
- The destination only says "certified translation" without stating which form of certification it accepts.
- A file was already returned once and the real cause has to be identified before refiling.
- Documents are needed for several countries at once, each with a different order of certification.
- The applicant is upcountry or abroad, so the power of attorney and courier plan must be arranged carefully.
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.
