日系企業の駐在員
本社からタイ子会社・駐在員事務所への CEO、CTO、技術者派遣。親子会社証明、派遣命令書、学歴認証、資本金 200 万バーツ + タイ人 4 名雇用証明が必要。
日本語
タイ就労許可証取得代行 (Work Permit Thailand 2026)
NYC Legal & Notary — タイ弁護士会登録弁護士が代行。Non-B ビザ + 就労許可 + 90 日届出 + 永住権 (PR) 取得まで一気通貫。
なぜ日本企業様が選ばれるのか
- 10 年以上の日系駐在員、自営業者、国際結婚配偶者の就労許可実績
- BOI、IEAT、Smart Visa、LTR Visa 全資格対応、特急 3 営業日発給可能
- タイ弁護士会公証弁護士による書類認証で追加要求率を 5% 以下に抑制
- 日本語プロジェクトマネージャーが LINE・WhatsApp で直接対応
- 労働省 (DOE)、移民局、商務省 (DBD) との緊密な関係で当日対応可能
- 発給後の 90 日届出、再入国許可、家族ビザまで無料サポート
主な対象ケース
BOI 認可企業の専門家
BOI 投資奨励証保有企業は OSS (ワンストップサービス) で 3 営業日発給。4:1 雇用比率と最低資本要件免除。
国際結婚配偶者 (タイ人配偶者)
O ビザ (婚姻) から Non-B 就労ビザへの切替。一部要件免除も資本金・社会保険要件は残存。出国入国による切替手続代行。
LTR 長期居住ビザ保有者
Wealthy Pensioner、Work-from-Thailand Professional、Highly-Skilled Professional は LTR + 就労許可 (10 年有効) 同時取得可能。
Smart Visa T/I/E/S/O
技術人材、投資家、経営幹部、スタートアップ、家族向け Smart Visa は BOI 直接発給、DOE 申請不要、4 年有効。
教師・日本語教師
インターナショナルスクール、私立校、日本語教師は教育省資格、犯罪証明、学位 Apostille が必要。PCC + Apostille + 就労許可までフルサポート。
料金体系 (2026 年)
標準代行 (Non-B + Work Permit セット):30,000-45,000 バーツ/人。BOI 特急コース:25,000-35,000 バーツ/人。更新:15,000-25,000 バーツ/人。LTR ビザ代行:80,000-150,000 バーツ/人 (10 年ビザ + 就労許可込)。家族扶養ビザ:8,000-15,000 バーツ/人。政府手数料別途 (Non-B マルチエントリー 5,000 バーツ、就労許可 3,000-6,000 バーツ/年)。全価格に税金、適格請求書発行。
管轄機関と法的根拠
就労許可は労働省雇用局 (Department of Employment, DOE) 発給、ビザは入国管理局 (Immigration Bureau) 発給。BOI 企業は投資委員会 (BOI) One Stop Service で処理。法的根拠:外国人就労法仏暦 2551 年 (2008) + 王令 2017、入管法仏暦 2522 年 (1979)、BOI 公告 2017。
手続フロー (Non-B + Work Permit セット)
- STEP 1LINE 相談 + 適格性評価パスポート、学歴、職歴、雇用主情報を送付。1 時間以内に評価報告と最適ルート (標準/BOI/Smart/LTR) を回答。
- STEP 2雇用主側書類準備会社登記、株主名簿、VAT 登録、社会保険加入証明、タイ人従業員 4 名分の雇用契約 + 給与明細 (3 ヶ月)、賃貸契約、組織図。
- STEP 3Non-B ビザ申請WP3 事前承認書を持参し、本国または第三国 (ビエンチャン、ペナン、台北) のタイ大使館で 90 日シングルエントリー Non-B を 1-3 営業日で取得。
- STEP 4入国 + DOE 申請Non-B 入国後 30 日以内に、健康診断書、パスポート原本、委任状を持参し労働省 (DOE) で正式就労許可を 3-5 営業日で取得。
- STEP 590 日届出 + 再入国就労許可発給後、移民局で 1 年間ビザ延長 + Re-entry Permit (シングル 1,000 / マルチ 3,800 バーツ) を取得、90 日住所届出完了。
- STEP 6更新 + アップグレード毎年更新前 30 日に書類準備。5 年経過後は永住権 (PR) または LTR 長期ビザに移行可能。更新リマインダーサービス提供。
よくある質問
Q1.学歴がなくても取得可能ですか?
可能ですが、同業 5 年以上の職歴証明 + 推薦状が必要。教師、医師、弁護士、会計士など 39 職種は外国人禁止、特例免除が必要。日本国籍は一般外国人枠、企業はタイ人不在を証明する必要。
Q2.雇用主は必ず資本金 200 万必要ですか?
標準 DOE ルート:外国人 1 名雇用ごとに資本金 200 万バーツ + タイ人 4 名雇用が必要。BOI / IEAT / Smart Visa / LTR は完全免除。駐在員事務所は外国人 2 名雇用に 300 万投資証明 + 本社送金記録が必要。
Q3.最低給与はいくらですか?
日本国籍最低 50,000 バーツ/月 (2024 年 DOE 公告)。シンガポール、香港、台湾も同額。欧米は 50,000-60,000 バーツ/月。LTR 保有者は年収 80,000 USD (技術) または 100,000 USD (経営幹部)。
Q4.観光ビザから切替可能ですか?
不可。第三国 (ラオス、マレーシア、カンボジア、台湾) に出国し、WP3 事前承認書を持参して Non-B 申請後に再入国必要。BorderRun 同行 + 事前承認サービス提供。
Q5.BOI 企業のメリットは?
BOI 企業は OSS One Stop Service 利用可:3 営業日発給、4:1 雇用比率免除、200 万資本金免除、家族ビザ無料、土地永久使用権 (一般外国人禁止)。
Q6.就労許可の有効期間は?
標準 1 年、更新可能。BOI 企業は 2 年一括発給可。Smart Visa 4 年。LTR 10 年 + 就労許可 5 年自動更新。
Q7.複数の雇用主で兼業可能ですか?
可能だが各雇用主ごとに Work Permit 申請必要 (1 冊で複数の雇用主・勤務地登録可)。追加 1 件 1,000 バーツ、DOE 審査 7-14 営業日。
Q8.就労許可で永住権 (PR) 申請可能ですか?
可能。Work Permit + Non-B ビザ連続 3 年保有 + 年間納税 80,000 バーツ以上で永住権申請可。国別年間 100 名枠、日本は通常 1-2 年待ち。
Q9.90 日届出の罰金回避方法は?
初回 2,000 バーツ、遅延は 1 日 200 バーツ、最大 5,000 バーツ。90 日届出リマインダー + オンライン (TM47) 代行または同行サービス提供。
Q10.失業後何日で出国必要ですか?
就労許可失効から 7 日以内に出国または新雇用主に移籍必要。新雇用主は 7 日猶予期間内に DOE 変更登録可、出国不要。緊急雇用主変更代行サービス提供。
12 from our master question bank, written fresh per page
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
285. How many working days does it take to get an Apostille for documents originating from a Hague Convention country?
Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (not yet available in Thailand — accession deposited 30 Jun 2026, in force 28 February 2027). 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. 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. 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.
429. Do you draft English language franchise agreements for expanding Thai restaurant brands overseas?
Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (not yet available in Thailand — accession deposited 30 Jun 2026, in force 28 February 2027). Government fees follow each authority's published rate, while professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination, in full before work starts. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. 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. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Which documents and evidence must be ready before starting choosing a NAATI translator for an Australian filing?
Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (not yet available in Thailand — accession deposited 30 Jun 2026, in force 28 February 2027). Government fees follow each authority's published rate, while professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination, in full before work starts. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. 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. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
How long does the full process for an interpreter booked alongside certified documents for a business negotiation usually take end to end?
For proceedings that go on the record we staff paired interpreters rotating every 20–30 minutes, per international conference practice. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
386. Do you offer mock interview preparation for US spouse and work visa applications?
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. Government fees follow each authority's published rate, while professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination, in full before work starts. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. 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. 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.
How many working days should be allowed for a document pack assembled before a visa biometrics appointment?
We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. 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. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. 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.
516. What documents and timelines are involved when applying for Thai citizenship through a Thai spouse?
Every nationality has a different document order, so we issue a nationality-specific checklist instead of one generic list. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: 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.
Which authority is responsible for preparing documents for an infrastructure tender, and where can it be filed?
For transport-regulator filings, units, figures and reference codes get a dedicated second verification pass. 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. 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. 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. 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.
370. Do you provide liaison services with the Ministry of Labor to get an employment certificate for Thais working abroad?
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: 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: 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
325. Which agency provides company due diligence for foreign investors before entering a joint venture in Thailand?
Filings for regulators are certified to the tier the regulator specifies, not the tier that happens to be familiar. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: 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.
445. Do you offer Indian PAN card application services for Thai individuals wanting to invest in Indian mutual funds?
M&A and fundraising work demands speed and confidentiality, so we sign the NDA before intake and ring-fence a closed team for the matter. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: 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: 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.
Can an authorised representative carry out using a dedicated document coordinator service on someone's behalf?
The jobs others decline — rare languages, low-traffic embassies, hard-to-read archival documents — are assessed case by case with an honest feasibility answer. 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. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: 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.
無料相談 + 適格性評価
LINE QR または問合せフォームから 1 時間以内に日本語マネージャーが評価報告 (最適ルート + 詳細見積) を回答致します。
無料相談・見積依頼Legal basis: 外国人就労法仏暦 2551 年 (2008) + 王令 2017、入管法仏暦 2522 年 (1979)、BOI 投資奨励公告 2017、Smart Visa 公告仏暦 2561 年 (2018)、LTR Visa 王令仏暦 2565 年 (2022)。
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タイでの公証翻訳・領事認証に関するよくあるご質問
タイで結婚するために必要な書類は何ですか。
日本のお客様には次のように対応しています。 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。 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。
アポスティーユと領事認証のどちらが必要ですか。
日本のお客様には次のように対応しています。 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。 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。
翻訳の正確性は誰が保証しますか。
日本のお客様には次のように対応しています。 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。 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。
大使館はどの翻訳でも受理しますか。
バンコクでの日常業務の実例から回答します。 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。 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。
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。
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。
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。
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。
Full service playbook — Legal drafting & document review
Drafting and review start from the facts and the parties' objectives, then select the document structure, language and enforcement route that suit the destination.
Responsible authority: The responsible attorney and the authority relevant to the matter
Documents to prepare
- Identity documents for every party, plus company affidavits for corporates
- Underlying paperwork such as prior contracts, invoices or payment evidence
- The commercial terms wanted — scope, term and termination conditions
- Related title or registration documents where applicable
- Requirements of the authority or country where the document will be used
Step-by-step process
- 1. Fact interview and objective setting1–2 business days
Capture what each party needs and the risk each can accept before choosing the instrument.
- 2. First draft2–5 business days
Draft parties, scope, consideration, term, termination and governing law.
- 3. Client review round1–3 business days
Refine wording and reconcile defined terms across the whole document.
- 4. Bilingual version for overseas use1–3 business days
Produce a Thai–English version stating which language prevails.
- 5. Execution and certification3–10 business days
Sign before a notarial services attorney, then add an Apostille or legalisation if used abroad.
Practitioner tips
- State the prevailing language explicitly to avoid interpretation disputes.
- Keep negotiation records and emails as evidence of the parties' intent.
- Assemble the full set before filing once; batching is faster than submitting one document at a time.
- Confirm whether the destination wants an original or a certified copy — the two follow different routes.
- Scan every page to 300 dpi colour PDF before the originals leave your hands, in case a re-submission is required.
Cautions
- Website content is general information, not advice on your specific matter.
- Copying a template without adapting the facts often leaves clauses unenforceable.
- Never unstaple or re-bind a certified bundle — breaking the seal usually voids it and restarts the process.
- Unsigned translations cannot be certified — the certifying office will refuse to stamp them.
- 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
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.
Thailand's notarial attorney vs a foreign Notary Public
Thailand has no Notary Public office in the international sense. Equivalent work is performed by a Notarial Services Attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand.
| Aspect | Thailand: notarial attorney | Abroad: Notary Public |
|---|---|---|
| Who is authorised | An attorney licensed for notarial services by the Lawyers Council | A notary appointed by the state or a court |
| Scope | Signature certification, true copies, affidavits and translations where the law allows | Varies by jurisdiction |
| Usual next step | File with the Department of Consular Affairs, then Apostille or embassy | Usually the country's own central authority |
| In-person required | Yes — you sign in front of the certifying attorney | Generally yes |
Where the receiving body uses its own terminology, follow that wording rather than claiming an equivalent title.
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 legal instruments and drafting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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. Advisory call to fix scope and form1–2 working days
Parties, delegated powers, and the intended effect are settled before drafting to avoid later rewrites.
- 2. Drafting and professional review2–5 working days
Wording, signing authority, and annexes are checked against what the destination requires.
- 3. Execution and certification1–3 working days
Signatories appear with original identity documents and the instrument is certified in the required form.
- 4. Translation and legalisation for overseas use3–15 working dayscan run in parallel
Possible once the original is fully executed; timing depends on destination and queues.
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 applicant is upcountry or abroad, so the power of attorney and courier plan must be arranged carefully.
- Documents have a limited validity window and every item must still be valid on the day of filing.
- A file was already returned once and the real cause has to be identified before refiling.
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.
