비자 신청
한국인의 태국 장기체류, 은퇴비자, 결혼비자, 사업비자 신청 시 가족관계증명서, 혼인관계증명서, 잔고증명서, 범죄경력회보서 번역.
한국어
태국 공증번역 (Certified Translation Thailand)
NYC Legal & Notary — 10년 이상의 한태영 번역 실적. 등록 번역가 + 공증변호사 인증 + 외교부 영사인증 원스톱.
한국 고객이 선택하는 이유
- 태국 교육부 (MOE) 인증 등록 번역가의 한태/한영 번역
- 태국 변호사협회 공증변호사 (Notarial Services Attorney) 서명인증
- 한국어 프로젝트 매니저가 카카오톡, 이메일로 직접 응대
- 태국 MFA + 주태국한국대사관 영사인증 대행
- K-pop, K-beauty 비즈니스, 한태 국제결혼, 유학생 사건 다수 경험
- 방콕 중심부 사무실, 우편/방문 수거 가능, DHL/EMS 전 세계 배송
번역 용도
주태국한국대사관 인증
태국에서 출생·혼인한 한국인의 출생·혼인증명서 번역과 MFA + 대사관 영사인증. 한국 시·군·구청 가족관계등록 신고에 사용 가능.
한국 유학생
태국 대학 입학에 필요한 고등학교 졸업증명서, 성적증명서, 추천서 번역과 인증. 주태국한국대사관 경유 인증 수속.
국제결혼 (한태)
한태 국제결혼에 필요한 혼인관계증명서, 가족관계증명서, 이혼판결문 번역. 태국 지역등록소 혼인신고와 한국 시·군·구청 보고 모두 대응.
주재원·법인 설립
한국 본사의 인사발령서, 근로계약서, 사업자등록증 번역. Work Permit, B 비자, Smart Visa 신청에 사용.
부동산·상속
한국 가족관계증명서, 인감증명서, 등기부등본 번역. 태국 부동산 매매, 토지청 명의이전, 상속 절차에 사용.
NYC 번역 — 뉴욕 기준의 방콕 실행 팀
『NYC 번역』을 검색하시는 고객님께서는 뉴욕 수준의 규정 준수 체인 — 등록 번역사 인장 + 공증 변호사 인증 + 태국 외무부 (MFA) 영사 인증 + 목적국 대사관 또는 헤이그 아포스티유 — 를 한국어 프로젝트 매니저와 함께 저희 방콕 사무소에서 원스톱으로 처리해 드립니다. 전국 무료 수거, DHL/EMS 전 세계 배송.
- 미국 목적 (USCIS/주 법원/DMV)
모든 주문에 법적 효력이 있는 『Certification of Translation Accuracy』를 첨부합니다. 8 CFR §103.2(b)(3) 준수, USCIS · 주 법원 · DMV · 대학 입학처에서 전면 수리.
- 태국 정부 기관
태국 교육부 (MOE) 등록 한국어-태국어/한국어-영어 번역사가 번역 및 공증. 토지청 · 이민국 · 지방 등기소 · 국세청 · 노동부에서 수리.
- 아포스티유 원스톱
헤이그 가맹국 대상 — MFA + 아포스티유를 3–5영업일 내 대행 취득. 한국 (외교부 확인 병용) · 미국 · EU 에서 즉시 사용 가능.
- 대사관 영사 인증
비-아포스티유 국가 대상 — MFA + 주태 한국 대사관 또는 대상국 대사관 영사 인증 대행, 국제 특송으로 발송.
요금
표준 공증번역: 200–400바트/페이지 (한태/한영). 공증인증 추가: 500-1,500바트/건. 풀체인 (번역 + 공증 + MFA + 한국대사관) 패키지: 4,500-8,500바트/건. 24시간 특급 +50%. 전 가격 부가세 포함, 정식 영수증 발행.
수리기관
번역물은 다음 기관에서 수리됩니다: 태국 외교부 (MFA), 출입국관리국, 교육부, 토지청, 지역등록소, 주태국한국대사관·영사관, 한국 시·군·구청, 법무부, 가정법원, 교육청.
진행 절차
- STEP 1카카오톡/이메일 견적원본 사진 또는 스캔 송부. 한국어 담당자가 1시간 이내 견적 회신.
- STEP 2정식 발주온라인 결제 또는 계좌이체로 발주. 원본은 우편 또는 평일 방문 수거.
- STEP 3등록 번역가 번역MOE 인증 번역가가 번역. 품질 검수와 서식 조정. 1-3 영업일 내 초안 납품.
- STEP 4공증변호사 인증공증변호사가 문서 검토·서명·날인하여 법적 효력의 인증서 발행. 봉인·제본 완료.
- STEP 5MFA + 대사관 인증 (선택)태국 외교부와 주태국한국대사관 영사인증 대행. 3-5 영업일.
- STEP 6국제 배송DHL, EMS로 한국 또는 전 세계 배송. 송장번호 제공.
자주 묻는 질문
Q1.한국대사관에서 수리되나요?
예. 당사의 태국 변호사협회 공증변호사 인증 번역은 태국 외교부 (MFA)와 주태국한국대사관의 영사인증을 거쳐 한국 시·군·구청과 법원에서 수리됩니다.
Q2.원본이 필요한가요?
공증인증에는 원본 또는 사본 원본대조가 필요합니다. 우편, 스캔 후 원본 송부, 평일 사무실 방문 수거 (방콕 시내 1시간 이내) 모두 가능.
Q3.특급 처리가 가능한가요?
가능합니다. 표준 3영업일, 특급 24시간, 초특급 당일 처리 가능. 추가 50-100%.
Q4.번역서 유효기간이 있나요?
번역서 자체는 유효기간이 없으나, 한국대사관 인증은 발급일로부터 6개월 이내가 일반적입니다. 사용기관 요건에 따라 다름.
Q5.원격으로 진행 가능한가요?
가능합니다. 원본 우편 + 카카오톡/이메일 응대로 전 과정 원격 진행. 완료 후 국제 배송. 한국에서 태국 방문 불필요.
Q6.결제 수단은?
신용카드 (Visa/Mastercard), 페이팔, 계좌이체 (THB/KRW/USD), 현금 (사무실 방문 시) 모두 가능.
Q7.번역가 자격은?
번역가는 태국 교육부 인증 자격 보유. 공증변호사는 태국 변호사협회 (Lawyers Council of Thailand) 발행 Notarial Services Attorney 라이센스 보유.
Q8.한국 기관에서 수정 요청 시?
납품 후 30일 이내 서식 수정은 무료 대응. 내용 변경은 글자수 기준 차액만 청구.
견적 요청
카카오톡 또는 문의 양식으로 한국어 담당자가 1시간 이내 응대합니다.
무료 견적 요청Legal basis: 변호사법 불기 2528년 (1985), 외교부 공증관리규칙 불기 2539년 (1996), 헤이그 공증협약 (1961), 개인정보보호법 불기 2562년 (2019).
12 from our master question bank, written fresh per page
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
384. Can you check Social Security contribution records and translate them into English for overseas job applications?
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. 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: 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: 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.
349. Can I hire a Russian interpreter for real estate business negotiations in Phuket or Pattaya on short notice?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
305. What should I prepare when hiring a district office interpreter for a cross-cultural marriage registration?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. 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. 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. 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.
462. Can an agency handle online TM.30 residence reporting on behalf of landlords to prevent immigration fines?
We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. 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. 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. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
356. Can an agency manage the bank deposits and health insurance requirements for a foreigner's O-A/O-X retirement visa?
The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms — handled in one matter file. 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: 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: 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.
How many working days should be allowed for a document pack assembled before a visa biometrics appointment?
Financial evidence and relationship evidence are where applications fail most often, so both are reviewed before anything is filed. 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. 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: 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.
What is the step-by-step order of preparing tax and legal records for a foreign authority from start to finish?
Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. 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. 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. 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.
Can an authorised representative handle Thai tax records certified for an overseas filing on the client's behalf?
Accounting, tax, property and estate work for foreign nationals is run jointly with our auditors and lawyers so the translated file and the filed file always match. 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. 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. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
582. What regulatory approvals are required to establish an international testing and calibration laboratory in Thailand?
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. 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: 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.
371. How many days does it take to register a Thai limited company, get a commercial registration, and open a corporate bank account?
Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. 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. 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: 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: 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.
Which official fees should be budgeted in advance for traceable digital delivery of certified documents?
The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. 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. 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: 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.
Which documents must be prepared for a consortium document pack for a public works contract?
For transport-regulator filings, units, figures and reference codes get a dedicated second verification pass. 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. 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: 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: 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.
NYC 번역 · 핵심 답변
NYC Translation & Notary Service — 세 가지 직접적인 답변
NYC 번역은 누구인가요?
NYC 는 방콕 소재 NYC Legal & Notary Services 법률사무소의 브랜드명으로, 태국 변호사회로부터 Notarial Services Attorney 인장 발급 권한을 받았습니다. 뉴욕 회사가 아니라, 뉴욕 수준의 컴플라이언스(번역사 선서·공증·외교부 인증·대사관 인증)를 태국에서 원스톱으로 제공하는 브랜드입니다. 사내 팀이 30 개 이상 언어를 처리하며 3부 이상 주문 시 전국 무료 배송.
전체 언어 보기 →번역과 공증을 함께 하는 이유는?
대부분의 고객은 번역 업체·공증 변호사·짱왓타나 외교부 3 곳을 2–3 영업일 동안 왕복합니다. NYC 는 인증 번역과 동일한 단말에서 공증 페이지에 서명한 뒤 다음 날 아침 외교부로 직접 접수합니다. 번들 요금: 인증 번역 500 바트/장부터, 공증 800 바트/인장부터, 외교부 인증 1,500 바트부터(정부 수수료 포함), 헤이그 126 개국 아포스티유 가능.
공증 + 번역 절차 →터키 산업 뉴스와 시장 보고서도 번역되나요?
가능합니다. 한·태 ↔ 터키 데스크는 에너지(LNG·풍력·태양광 EPC 계약), 자동차(부르사 OEM Tier-1/2), 섬유(데니즐리·가지안테프), 식품 수출 서류, 이스탄불 상공회의소 보도자료를 전문으로 합니다. 태국 변호사회가 인정하는 선서 번역사 인장이 부착됩니다. 표준 1,200–2,500 바트/장, 3–5 영업일, 24 시간 긴급 +800 바트.
태국어 ↔ 터키어 번역 →
방콕 NYC Legal 공증변호사·등록번역사 팀 답변
태국 공증번역 및 영사확인 자주 묻는 질문
아포스티유와 영사확인 중 무엇이 필요한가요?
방콕 현장에서의 실제 처리 경험을 바탕으로 답변드립니다. 태국은 아포스티유 협약에 가입했으나 일부 기관은 여전히 전체 영사확인 절차를 요구하므로, 착수 전에 접수기관 요건을 확인합니다. 스캔본을 보내주시면 접수기관의 요건을 무료로 확인해 드립니다.
서류가 반려되면 어떻게 하나요?
한국 고객의 경우 다음과 같이 진행합니다. 반려 사유를 확인해 형식을 보정한 뒤 재제출하며, 저희 책임인 오류는 추가 비용 없이 처리합니다. 태국 외교부와 대사관 제출 절차는 저희가 대행합니다.
직접 방문해야 하나요?
현행 태국 영사 실무 기준으로 보면, 번역과 인증만이라면 방문이 필요 없으며, 선서진술서 서명이나 서명인증 시에만 본인이 출석해야 합니다. 긴급 처리도 가능하며, 착수 전에 실제 완료일을 안내합니다.
태국에서 혼인신고를 하려면 어떤 서류가 필요한가요?
방콕 현장에서의 실제 처리 경험을 바탕으로 답변드립니다. 대사관이 발급한 혼인요건 증명서 또는 선서진술서, 태국어 번역본, 인증이 필요하며 이후 암퍼(구청)에서 등록합니다. 긴급 처리도 가능하며, 착수 전에 실제 완료일을 안내합니다.
확정 견적은 어떻게 받나요?
현행 태국 영사 실무 기준으로 보면, 전체 페이지 스캔본을 보내주시면 페이지 수, 언어 방향, 인증 단계에 따라 산정해 착수 전에 최종 금액을 안내합니다. 긴급 처리도 가능하며, 착수 전에 실제 완료일을 안내합니다.
해외로 발송이 가능한가요?
한국 고객의 경우 다음과 같이 진행합니다. 가능합니다. 원본은 국제특송으로 발송하고, 사전 검토를 위해 서명된 PDF도 함께 제공합니다. 태국 외교부와 대사관 제출 절차는 저희가 대행합니다.
대사관은 어떤 번역이든 받아주나요?
간결하고 검증 가능한 답변입니다. 정해진 형식을 갖춘 번역과 외교부 인증을 마친 원본이 필요하며, 임의 번역본은 반려됩니다. 태국 외교부와 대사관 제출 절차는 저희가 대행합니다.
번역의 정확성은 누가 책임지나요?
현행 태국 영사 실무 기준으로 보면, 법무부 등록 번역사가 번역하고, 면허를 보유한 공증변호사가 성명과 면허번호를 기재해 부서합니다. 스캔본을 보내주시면 접수기관의 요건을 무료로 확인해 드립니다.
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.
- Confirm whether the destination wants an original or a certified copy — the two follow different routes.
- Check the destination's freshness rule first; many accept documents issued within the last 3–6 months only.
- Photograph each seal or stamp after every stage so you can trace the file if follow-up is needed.
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.
- All timeframes are ranges and depend on agency queues and public holidays.
- Multi-page documents must be certified on every page where the rules require it, not only page one.
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. 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
- 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.
- The name on an older document does not match the current passport because of a name change or a different transliteration.
- The destination only says "certified translation" without stating which form of certification it accepts.
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.
