ビザ申請
日本人がタイの長期滞在ビザ、リタイアメントビザ、結婚ビザ、ビジネスビザを申請する際の戸籍謄本、婚姻届受理証明書、銀行残高証明、無犯罪証明書の翻訳。
日本語
タイ認証翻訳 (Certified Translation Thailand)
NYC Legal & Notary — 10 年以上の日タイ英翻訳実績。登録翻訳者 + 公証弁護士認証 + 外務省領事認証をワンストップで対応。
なぜ日本のお客様が選ぶのか
- タイ教育省 (MOE) 認定の登録翻訳者による日タイ英翻訳
- タイ弁護士会公証弁護士 (Notarial Services Attorney) による署名認証
- 日本語対応プロジェクトマネージャーが LINE・メールで直接対応
- タイ MFA + 在タイ日本国大使館の領事認証 (アポスティーユ後継) も代行
- トヨタ、ホンダ、ソニー等の駐在員と日泰国際結婚案件の豊富な実績
- バンコク中心部オフィス、郵送・出張集荷可、DHL/EMS 全世界配送
翻訳用途
在タイ日本大使館認証
タイで出生・婚姻した日本人の出生証明書、婚姻証明書の翻訳と MFA + 大使館領事認証。日本の市役所への戸籍届出に使用可能。
日本人留学生
タイの大学への留学に必要な高校卒業証明書、成績証明書、推薦状の翻訳と認証。在タイ日本国大使館または領事館経由での認証手配。
国際結婚 (日泰)
日タイ国際結婚に必要な独身証明書、戸籍謄本、離婚届受理証明書の翻訳。タイ地区登記所での婚姻届出と日本市役所への報告的届出の両対応。
駐在員・赴任
日本本社からの転勤辞令、雇用契約書、給与証明書の翻訳。労働許可証 (Work Permit)、就労ビザ B、Smart Visa 申請に使用。
不動産・相続
日本の戸籍謄本、印鑑証明書、不動産登記簿謄本の翻訳。タイでの不動産購入、土地局名義変更、相続手続きに使用。
NYC 翻訳 — ニューヨーク基準のバンコク実行チーム
『NYC 翻訳』を検索されるお客様は、ニューヨーク水準のコンプライアンス連鎖 — 登録翻訳者印 + 公証弁護士認証 + タイ外務省 (MFA) 領事認証 + 目的国大使館またはハーグ・アポスティーユ — を、日本語対応プロジェクトマネージャーと共に、当社バンコク事務所で一元的にご提供します。全国送料無料、DHL/EMS 世界配送対応。
- 米国用途 (USCIS/州裁判所/DMV)
全ての注文に法的効力のある『Certification of Translation Accuracy』を添付。8 CFR §103.2(b)(3) 準拠、USCIS・州裁判所・DMV・大学入学審査で全面的に受理。
- タイ政府機関向け
タイ教育省 (MOE) 登録の日タイ・日英翻訳者による翻訳と公証。土地局・入国管理局・地方登記所・国税局・労働省で受理。
- アポスティーユ・ワンストップ
ハーグ加盟国向け — MFA + アポスティーユを 3〜5 営業日で代行取得。日本 (外務省認証併用)・米国・EU で直接使用可能。
- 大使館領事認証
非アポスティーユ諸国 — MFA + 在タイ日本大使館または対象国大使館領事認証を代行、国際便で日本へお届け。
料金
標準認証翻訳:200–400 バーツ/ページ (日タイ/日英)。公証認証追加:500-1,500 バーツ/件。フルチェーン (翻訳 + 公証 + MFA + 日本大使館) パッケージ:4,500-8,500 バーツ/件。24 時間特急 +50%。全価格税込、正規請求書発行。
受理機関
翻訳は以下の機関で受理されます:タイ外務省 (MFA)、入国管理局、教育省、土地局、地区登記所、在タイ日本国大使館・領事館、日本の市区町村役場、法務局、家庭裁判所、各都道府県教育委員会。
手続きの流れ
- STEP 1LINE/メール見積依頼原本の写真またはスキャンを送付。日本語担当者が 1 時間以内に見積回答。
- STEP 2正式発注オンライン支払または銀行振込で正式発注。原本は郵送、または平日に出張集荷。
- STEP 3登録翻訳者による翻訳MOE 認定の日タイ/日英翻訳者が翻訳。品質チェックと書式調整。1-3 営業日でドラフト納品。
- STEP 4公証弁護士認証公証弁護士が文書を審査・署名・捺印し、法的効力のある認証書を発行。封印・製本。
- STEP 5MFA + 大使館認証 (オプション)タイ外務省と在タイ日本国大使館の領事認証を代行。3-5 営業日。
- STEP 6国際配送DHL、EMS で日本または世界各国へ配送。追跡番号提供。
よくある質問
Q1.日本大使館で受理されますか?
はい。当社のタイ弁護士会公証弁護士による認証翻訳は、タイ外務省 (MFA) と在タイ日本国大使館の領事認証を経て、日本の市役所や法務局で受理されます。
Q2.原本は必要ですか?
公証認証には原本またはコピーの原本照合が必要です。郵送、スキャン後の原本送付、平日のオフィス出張集荷 (バンコク市内 1 時間以内) に対応。
Q3.特急対応は可能ですか?
可能です。標準 3 営業日、特急 24 時間、超特急当日対応も可。追加料金 50-100%。
Q4.翻訳証明書に有効期限はありますか?
翻訳証明書自体に有効期限はありませんが、日本大使館認証は発行から 6 ヶ月以内が一般的に求められます。使用先機関の要件に従ってください。
Q5.遠隔対応は可能ですか?
可能です。原本郵送 + LINE/メール対応で全工程をリモートで進められます。完成後は国際配送。日本からの来タイ不要。
Q6.支払い方法は?
クレジットカード (Visa/Mastercard/JCB)、PayPal、銀行振込 (THB/JPY/USD)、現金 (オフィス来訪時) に対応。
Q7.翻訳者の資格は?
翻訳者はタイ教育省認定資格を保有。公証弁護士はタイ弁護士会 (Lawyers Council of Thailand) 発行の Notarial Services Attorney ライセンス保持者です。
Q8.日本の機関から修正要求があった場合は?
納品後 30 日以内の書式修正は無料で対応。内容変更は文字数に応じた差額のみ請求します。
お見積もり
LINE またはお問い合わせフォームから、日本語担当者が 1 時間以内に対応いたします。
無料お見積もりLegal basis: 弁護士法 仏暦 2528 年 (1985)、外務省公証管理規則 仏暦 2539 年 (1996)、ハーグ公証条約 (1961)、個人データ保護法 仏暦 2562 年 (2019)。
12 from our master question bank, written fresh per page
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
256. Where can I find an urgent German sworn translator for child legitimation and marriage documents?
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. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. 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: 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. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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.
394. What is the registration process for setting up a branch office or representative office for a multinational company in Thailand?
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. 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. 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: 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.
597. Can an agency provide specialized legal translation for international maritime arbitration hearings?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. 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. 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: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
508. What are the benefits of subscribing to an Annual Expat Concierge membership for managing visas and government paperwork?
For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. 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. 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. 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Does a re-entry document set for a returning expatriate require a certified translation to be attached?
Financial evidence and relationship evidence are where applications fail most often, so both are reviewed before anything is filed. 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. 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. 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.
536. What liability and penalty clauses should be included in an IT Service Level Agreement (SLA) between software providers and corporate clients?
The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. 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. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. 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.
535. What legal protections does an industrial machinery hire-purchase agreement provide to lessors against default?
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. 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. 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. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
507. How does a door-to-door legal document pickup and delivery service work if I have no time to visit the office?
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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. 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. 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: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Can an authorised representative handle certified documents for an infrastructure tender bid on the client's behalf?
Mega-project, maritime, aviation and cross-border logistics files mix engineering with law, so an engineering linguist and a legal linguist work the same document. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. 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: 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Which documents must be prepared for a consortium document pack for a public works contract?
Tender and construction contracts have hard deadlines, so team capacity is locked and interim delivery checkpoints are set before the closing date. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. 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. 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. 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.
Does planning a whole-family relocation document set require a certified translation to be attached?
Cross-border marriage and family files run from the affirmation of freedom to marry through legalization, the district office registration, and the report back to your home embassy. 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: 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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.
Can an authorised representative carry out delivering certified documents securely in digital form on someone's behalf?
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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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. 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.
NYC 翻訳 · 端的な回答
NYC Translation & Notary Service — 3つの直接的な答え
NYC 翻訳とは何者ですか？
NYC はバンコクの NYC Legal & Notary Services 法律事務所の屋号で、タイ弁護士会から Notarial Services Attorney 印章を認可されています。ニューヨークの会社ではなく、ニューヨーク基準のコンプライアンス（翻訳者宣誓・公証・外務省認証・大使館認証）をタイから提供するブランドです。30 言語以上を社内チームで対応、3 部以上は全国送料無料。
対応言語を見る →翻訳と公証をまとめる理由は？
多くのお客様が翻訳会社・公証弁護士・チェーンワッタナ外務省の 3 か所を 2–3 営業日かけて往復します。NYC は認証翻訳と同じ端末で公証ページに署名し、翌朝そのまま外務省へ持ち込みます。バンドル料金：認証翻訳 500 バーツ/ページ〜、公証 800 バーツ/印〜、外務省認証 1,500 バーツ〜（政府手数料込）、ハーグ 126 加盟国はアポスティーユ対応可。
公証＋翻訳の流れ →トルコの業界ニュースや市場レポートも翻訳できますか？
はい。日タイ↔トルコ翻訳デスクは、エネルギー（LNG／風力／太陽光 EPC 契約）、自動車（ブルサ OEM Tier-1/2）、繊維（デニズリ、ガズィアンテプ）、食品輸出書類、イスタンブール商工会議所のプレスリリースに特化。タイ弁護士会が認める宣誓訳者印章付き。標準 1,200–2,500 バーツ/ページ、3–5 営業日、24 時間ラッシュは +800 バーツ。
タイ語 ↔ トルコ語翻訳 →
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
海外への発送は可能ですか。
バンコクでの日常業務の実例から回答します。 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。 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。
確定見積りはどのように取得しますか。
簡潔かつ確認可能な回答です。 全ページのスキャンをお送りください。ページ数・言語方向・必要な認証段階に基づき算定し、着手前に総額をお知らせします。 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。
タイで結婚するために必要な書類は何ですか。
簡潔かつ確認可能な回答です。 大使館発行の婚姻要件具備証明書または宣誓供述書、そのタイ語訳、および認証が必要で、その後に郡役場（アンプー）で登録します。 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。
日本のお客様には次のように対応しています。 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。 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。
大使館はどの翻訳でも受理しますか。
簡潔かつ確認可能な回答です。 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。 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。
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。
本人の来所は必要ですか。
簡潔かつ確認可能な回答です。 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。 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。
Full service playbook — Certified Translation
Translations used by government bodies or foreign authorities must carry a Certificate of Accuracy naming the translator, dated and signed, confirming the translation is complete and faithful to the source.
Responsible authority: Certifying translator / Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand where legalisation is required
Documents to prepare
- The original or a clear copy of every page, seals included
- Passport bio page to fix the Latin spelling of names
- A list of proper nouns (company, title, address) to be spelled consistently
- Any destination-mandated form or glossary
- Previously translated files so terminology stays aligned
Step-by-step process
- 1. Assess the file and confirm the language pairsame day
Count pages, check seal legibility and confirm the pair, e.g. Thai–English.
- 2. Translate with a subject-matter translator1–3 business days
Use a translator experienced in the document type — civil registry, academic, legal or medical — and keep terminology consistent.
- 3. Second-pass review against the source1 business day
A second linguist reconciles numbers, dates, proper nouns and reference numbers line by line.
- 4. Issue the Certificate of Accuracysame day
Attach the signed certificate with translator contact details in the format the destination expects.
- 5. Escalate to MFA or embassy if required3–10 business days
For overseas use, submit the translation for consular legalisation and any embassy stamp.
Practitioner tips
- Share the English spellings used in your previous documents so the whole set matches.
- Send high-resolution colour scans; unreadable seals force an 'illegible' note that some authorities reject.
- Photograph each seal or stamp after every stage so you can trace the file if follow-up is needed.
- Confirm whether the destination wants an original or a certified copy — the two follow different routes.
- Match the Latin spelling of your name to your passport exactly — receiving authorities compare character by character.
Cautions
- Machine output without a certifying translator cannot be submitted for legalisation.
- If the source document is amended, the translation must be redone and re-certified in full.
- Unsigned translations cannot be certified — the certifying office will refuse to stamp them.
- Multi-page documents must be certified on every page where the rules require it, not only page one.
- All timeframes are ranges and depend on agency queues and public holidays.
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
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.
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.
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 certified document translation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Running the chain in the wrong order — embassy before the consular department | Each body only certifies the signature of the body immediately before it in the chain. | Typically adds 5–12 working days and forces a re-filing from the skipped stage. | Confirm the route with the receiving authority before starting, or have us map the chain up front. |
| 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. |
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. Source assessment and translation formatwithin 1 working day
We count pages, check seal legibility, and confirm which translation format the destination accepts.
- 2. Translation with a second-pass review1–3 working days
A reviewer checks names, dates, figures, and terminology against the source line by line.
- 3. Name-spelling confirmation with yousame daycan run in parallel
You approve the draft spelling against your passport before the final is issued — the single biggest source of rework.
- 4. Certification and delivery1–2 working days
The certificate is attached and bound to the original or the copy, as the destination requires.
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
- Documents are needed for several countries at once, each with a different order of certification.
- The name on an older document does not match the current passport because of a name change or a different transliteration.
- Documents have a limited validity window and every item must still be valid on the day of filing.
- 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.
