日本人 × タイ人
最も多いパターン。大使館の婚姻要件具備証明 + 戸籍謄本翻訳が必要。
日本語Marriage
日本人のタイ国際結婚登録サービス
大使館証明書 + 翻訳公証 + MFA認証 + 区役所登録 · 日本語担当者完全同行 · 7-10営業日で完了
選ばれる理由
- 在タイ日本大使館 (バンコク) ・領事事務所 (チェンマイ) の婚姻要件具備証明発行に精通
- MOE登録翻訳者によるタイ語翻訳 + 公証弁護士署名で MFA 受理基準を満たす
- 日本語プロジェクトマネージャーが予約・同行・タイ語書類解説まで対応
- バンコク全区 (バンラック・パトゥムワン) および地方 (チェンマイ・プーケット・パタヤ) の登録に対応
- 登録後の結婚証明書翻訳 + Apostille まで一括 (日本での戸籍届出用)
- LINE / WhatsApp で 24時間日本語対応
対象ケース
日本人 × 第三国国民
双方の大使館証明が必要、英語・タイ語の二言語翻訳でスムーズ。
再婚
離婚届受理証明書または判決謄本の翻訳 + MFA 認証が必要。
婚前契約
タイで作成した婚前契約書は公証 + Apostille で日本でも有効。
観光ビザでの結婚
観光ビザでも可能。ただし滞在期間内に全工程完了が必要。
結婚後の配偶者ビザ
登録後のOビザ (配偶者) 申請まで一括サポート。
料金
標準パック 18,000-25,000バーツ/組 (翻訳公証 + MFA + 区役所同行 + 結婚証明翻訳込み)。3営業日特急は +5,000バーツ。
日本での受理
タイ結婚証明書 + 日本語翻訳 + MFA Apostille を日本の市区町村役場に提出することで、戸籍に婚姻事項が記載されます。3か月以内の届出推奨。
手続きの流れ
- STEP 1オンライン相談両者のパスポート・戸籍謄本をアップロード、1時間以内に日本語で見積もり・必要書類リスト返信。
- STEP 2大使館証明取得在タイ日本大使館に同行 (要予約)、婚姻要件具備証明を当日発行。
- STEP 3翻訳 + 公証MOE翻訳者がタイ語に翻訳、公証弁護士が認証、1-2営業日。
- STEP 4MFA認証タイ外務省領事認証局に提出、5-7営業日 (特急3日)。
- STEP 5区役所登録任意の Amphur (区役所) に同行、Khor Ror 2 (結婚証明書) を当日交付。
- STEP 6結婚証明翻訳 + Apostille登録後の結婚証明書を日本語翻訳 + MFA Apostille、日本の市区町村役場提出用。
よくある質問
Q1.両者が立ち会う必要は?
区役所登録当日のみ両者出席必須。事前の大使館証明は別日でも可能。
Q2.代理人に委任できますか?
登録自体は不可。ただし翻訳・公証・MFA 全工程は当社代行可能。
Q3.日本での届出までどれくらい?
MFA Apostille 7日 + 国際郵送3-5日、約2週間で日本提出可能。
Q4.どの区役所で登録できますか?
タイ全国どの Amphur でも可。バンコクではバンラック区が日本人に人気。
Q5.ビザの種類に制限は?
観光・商用・教育ビザ全て可能、但し有効期限内に完了必要。
Q6.料金に含まれるもの
翻訳・公証・MFA・区役所同行・結婚証明翻訳。大使館手数料・特急料金・国際郵送は別途。
Q7.婚前健康診断は必要?
タイでは法定義務なし。任意でHIV検査を推奨する大使館もあり。
Q8.タイでの結婚は日本で有効?
有効。法の適用に関する通則法により、認証済タイ結婚証明書は日本でも法的効力を持ちます。
タイでの結婚手続きを今すぐ開始
日本語マネージャーが1時間以内に返信、7-10営業日で登録完了まで完全サポート。
無料相談・予約Legal basis: Civil and Commercial Code §1457-1458 · MFA Regulation B.E. 2539 · Hague Apostille Convention 1961
12 from our master question bank, written fresh per page
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
469. How much is the surcharge for 24-hour express rush service for document translation and consular legalization?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. 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. 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. 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.
444. Can you verify an English loan agreement and provide notary certification for legal enforcement abroad?
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. 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. 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. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. 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.
Does an interpreter for a hospital appointment require a certified translation to be attached?
Interpreters are matched to the setting: court and police station, government and embassy, medical, simultaneous booth work, and remote VRI/OPI. 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: 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: 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 preparing documents ahead of a biometrics appointment require a certified translation, and who signs the certification?
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. 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: 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: 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.
431. Is there a complete package offering SME accounting alongside work permit and visa management?
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. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. 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: 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. 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.
385. Can a foreigner holding a DTV visa open a company in Thailand, or do they need to change their visa type?
Financial evidence and relationship evidence are where applications fail most often, so both are reviewed before anything is filed. 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Does certified financial statements for an investor data room require a certified translation to be attached?
Due diligence packs run to hundreds of pages, so translation memory keeps contract terminology consistent across every document and keeps the budget predictable. 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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. 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. 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 electronic archiving of a certified document set?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. 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. 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. 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.
Does documents for setting up a regional headquarters in Thailand require a certified translation, and who signs the certification?
Regional headquarters, IBC and industrial licence files move through several agencies at once, so we run them as a single plan with one named coordinator. 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: 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.
573. How do foreign publishing houses register and distribute printed or digital media legally in Thailand?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. 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. 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. 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. 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?
Where a project has counterparties in several countries, we deliver every language version the contract names as governing. 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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. 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. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. 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.
565. Can an agency assist with corporate restructuring and share capital reduction procedures for Thai entities?
The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. 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. 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. 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.
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
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。
海外への発送は可能ですか。
現行のタイ領事実務に基づくと、 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。 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。
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。
法人書類も対応していますか。
簡潔かつ確認可能な回答です。 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。 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。
簡潔かつ確認可能な回答です。 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。 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。
確定見積りはどのように取得しますか。
現行のタイ領事実務に基づくと、 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。 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。
大使館はどの翻訳でも受理しますか。
現行のタイ領事実務に基づくと、 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。 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。
アポスティーユと領事認証のどちらが必要ですか。
現行のタイ領事実務に基づくと、 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。 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。
Full service playbook — Civil registry & corporate records
Civil registry and corporate records are issued by district registrars and the DBD. For overseas use they must be re-issued, translated with certification, and legalised along the destination's route.
Responsible authority: District registrar offices and the Department of Business Development
Documents to prepare
- Applicant's Thai ID or passport
- House registration book or a certified extract
- The underlying record — birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate
- Company affidavit issued within 6 months plus shareholder list, for corporates
- Power of attorney with the agent's ID copy
Step-by-step process
- 1. Name the official document correctly1 business day
Use the registrar's own form name so you receive the exact record the destination expects.
- 2. Apply for a certified extract1–5 business days
File at the registrar holding the record, or the issuing authority.
- 3. Verify the data1 business day
Check spellings, dates and ID numbers against the rest of your document set.
- 4. Translate and certify1–3 business days
Translate into English or the destination language with a certificate.
- 5. Legalise for overseas use3–15 business days
Obtain an Apostille, or MFA plus embassy legalisation, per the destination's status.
Practitioner tips
- Order several certified copies at once; many authorities retain the original they receive.
- Errors in the registry must be corrected at the registrar — they cannot be fixed in translation.
- Check the destination's freshness rule first; many accept documents issued within the last 3–6 months only.
- Match the Latin spelling of your name to your passport exactly — receiving authorities compare character by character.
- Assemble the full set before filing once; batching is faster than submitting one document at a time.
Cautions
- Translations must mirror the registry entry exactly, even where the original contains a known typo.
- Corporate records older than the allowed window are refused at intake.
- All timeframes are ranges and depend on agency queues and public holidays.
- Copies made from copies are commonly rejected; use originals or copies certified by the issuing office.
- Unsigned translations cannot be certified — the certifying office will refuse to stamp them.
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 civil registration and personal status records 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. |
| Self-translating, or using a translator the destination does not recognise | Some countries accept only registered translators, others only translations certified by a Thai government body. | Typically adds 4–10 working days for a fresh translation and a restarted chain. | Ask the destination exactly which form of translation it accepts, then match the translator to that form from the start. |
| 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. |
| Planning without allowing for public and embassy holidays | Embassies close on both Thai and home-country holidays, so the real calendar is shorter than it looks. | Typically adds 3–9 working days around a long holiday period. | Check the holiday calendar of every body involved before fixing a travel or filing date. |
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. Identify the registrar with jurisdiction1 working day
The competent district depends on domicile and record type, so confirm before travelling.
- 2. Request freshly certified extracts1–5 working dayscan run in parallel
Ask for several certified sets in one visit so you never repeat the trip.
- 3. Translate and certify as the destination requires3–10 working days
Translation format and certification chain differ by destination country.
- 4. File with the receiving bodyper appointment
Re-check validity before the filing date; some bodies count age at filing, not at issue.
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 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.
- A file was already returned once and the real cause has to be identified before refiling.
- 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.
