한국 기업 주재원
본사에서 태국 자회사·연락사무소로 CEO, CTO, 기술자 파견. 모자회사 증명, 파견명령서, 학력 인증, 자본금 200만 바트 + 태국인 4명 고용 증명 필요.
한국어
태국 취업허가증 대행 (Work Permit Thailand 2026)
NYC Legal & Notary — 태국 변호사회 등록 변호사가 대행. Non-B 비자 + 취업허가 + 90일 신고 + 영주권 (PR) 취득까지 풀 서비스.
한국 고객이 선택하는 이유
- 10년 이상 한국 주재원, 자영업자, 국제결혼 배우자 취업허가 실적
- BOI, IEAT, Smart Visa, LTR Visa 전 자격 대응. 특급 3영업일 발급 가능
- 태국 변호사회 공증 변호사 서류 인증으로 보완요청률 5% 이하
- 한국어 프로젝트 매니저가 카카오톡, 라인, WhatsApp으로 직접 대응
- 노동부 (DOE), 출입국, 상무부 (DBD)와 긴밀한 관계로 당일 처리 가능
- 발급 후 90일 신고, 재입국허가, 가족비자까지 무료 지원
주요 대상 사례
BOI 인증 기업 전문가
BOI 투자장려증 보유 기업은 OSS (원스톱 서비스)로 3영업일 발급. 4:1 고용비율, 최저자본 요건 면제.
국제결혼 배우자 (태국인 배우자)
O 비자 (혼인)에서 Non-B 취업비자로 전환. 일부 요건 면제되나 자본금·사회보험 요건은 남음. 출입국에 의한 전환 절차 대행.
LTR 장기거주비자 소지자
Wealthy Pensioner, Work-from-Thailand Professional, Highly-Skilled Professional은 LTR + 취업허가 (10년 유효) 동시 취득 가능.
Smart Visa T/I/E/S/O
기술인재, 투자자, 경영진, 스타트업, 가족용 Smart Visa는 BOI 직접 발급, DOE 신청 불필요, 4년 유효.
교사·한국어 교사
국제학교, 사립학교, 한국어 교사는 교육부 자격, 범죄증명, 학위 Apostille 필요. PCC + Apostille + 취업허가 풀 지원.
수수료 (2026년)
표준 대행 (Non-B + Work Permit 세트): 30,000-45,000 바트/인. BOI 특급 코스: 25,000-35,000 바트/인. 갱신: 15,000-25,000 바트/인. LTR 비자 대행: 80,000-150,000 바트/인 (10년 비자 + 취업허가 포함). 가족 부양 비자: 8,000-15,000 바트/인. 정부 수수료 별도 (Non-B 멀티 5,000 바트, 취업허가 3,000-6,000 바트/년). 모든 가격 세금 포함, 정식 세금계산서 발행.
관할 기관 및 법적 근거
취업허가는 노동부 고용국 (Department of Employment, DOE) 발급, 비자는 출입국관리국 (Immigration Bureau) 발급. BOI 기업은 투자위원회 (BOI) 원스톱 서비스 처리. 법적 근거: 외국인 고용법 불기 2551년 (2008) + 왕령 2017, 출입국법 불기 2522년 (1979), BOI 공고 2017.
처리 절차 (Non-B + Work Permit 세트)
- STEP 1카톡 상담 + 자격 평가여권, 학력, 경력, 고용주 정보 송부. 1시간 이내 평가 보고와 최적 루트 (표준/BOI/Smart/LTR) 회신.
- STEP 2고용주 측 서류 준비회사 등기, 주주명부, VAT 등록, 사회보험 가입증명, 태국인 직원 4명 고용계약 + 급여명세 (3개월), 임대차계약, 조직도.
- STEP 3Non-B 비자 신청WP3 사전승인서를 가지고 본국 또는 제3국 (비엔티안, 페낭, 타이베이) 태국 대사관에서 90일 싱글엔트리 Non-B를 1-3영업일 발급.
- STEP 4입국 + DOE 신청Non-B 입국 후 30일 이내, 건강진단서, 여권원본, 위임장 지참해 노동부 (DOE)에서 정식 취업허가 3-5영업일 발급.
- STEP 590일 신고 + 재입국취업허가 발급 후 출입국에서 1년 비자연장 + Re-entry Permit (싱글 1,000/멀티 3,800 바트) 취득, 90일 주소신고 완료.
- STEP 6갱신 + 업그레이드매년 갱신 30일 전 서류 준비. 5년 후 영주권 (PR) 또는 LTR 장기비자 신청 가능. 갱신 알림 서비스 제공.
자주 묻는 질문
Q1.학력 없이도 취득 가능한가요?
가능하나 동종업계 5년 이상 경력증명 + 추천서 필요. 교사, 의사, 변호사, 회계사 등 39개 직종은 외국인 금지, 특례 면제 필요. 한국 국적은 일반 외국인 쿼터, 기업은 태국인 부재를 증명해야 함.
Q2.고용주는 반드시 자본금 200만이 필요한가요?
표준 DOE 루트: 외국인 1명 고용당 자본금 200만 바트 + 태국인 4명 고용 필요. BOI / IEAT / Smart Visa / LTR 완전 면제. 연락사무소는 외국인 2명 고용에 300만 투자증명 + 본사 송금기록 필요.
Q3.최저급여는 얼마인가요?
한국 국적 최저 50,000 바트/월 (2024년 DOE 공고). 일본, 싱가포르, 홍콩, 대만 동일. 구미는 50,000-60,000 바트/월. LTR 보유자는 연봉 80,000 USD (기술) 또는 100,000 USD (경영진).
Q4.관광비자에서 전환 가능한가요?
불가. 제3국 (라오스, 말레이시아, 캄보디아, 대만)으로 출국 후 WP3 사전승인서로 Non-B 신청 후 재입국 필요. BorderRun 동행 + 사전승인 서비스 제공.
Q5.BOI 기업의 장점은?
BOI 기업은 OSS One Stop Service 이용 가능: 3영업일 발급, 4:1 고용비율 면제, 200만 자본금 면제, 가족비자 무료, 토지 영구사용권 (일반 외국인 금지).
Q6.취업허가 유효기간은?
표준 1년, 갱신 가능. BOI 기업은 2년 일괄 발급 가능. Smart Visa 4년. LTR 10년 + 취업허가 5년 자동갱신.
Q7.여러 고용주와 겸직 가능한가요?
가능하나 각 고용주별로 Work Permit 신청 필요 (1권에 복수 고용주·근무지 등록 가능). 추가 1건 1,000 바트, DOE 심사 7-14영업일.
Q8.취업허가로 영주권 (PR) 신청 가능한가요?
가능. Work Permit + Non-B 비자 연속 3년 보유 + 연간 납세 80,000 바트 이상이면 영주권 신청 가능. 국가별 연간 100명 쿼터, 한국은 보통 1-2년 대기.
Q9.90일 신고 벌금 회피 방법은?
최초 2,000 바트, 지연은 1일 200 바트, 최대 5,000 바트. 90일 신고 알림 + 온라인 (TM47) 대행 또는 동행 서비스 제공.
Q10.실직 후 며칠 내 출국해야 하나요?
취업허가 실효일부터 7일 이내 출국 또는 신규 고용주로 이전 필요. 신규 고용주는 7일 유예기간 내 DOE 변경등록 가능, 출국 불필요. 긴급 고용주 변경 대행 서비스 제공.
12 from our master question bank, written fresh per page
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
457. Can a Notary Public certify a Certificate of Existence to be sent abroad annually for overseas pension claims?
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. 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: 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: 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.
482. Is there a coordination service for translating birth certificates and gaining sole custody for a Thai parent relocating a child abroad after a divorce?
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). 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. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Caution: 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.
340. Do you offer financial background checks for condo owners who want to screen potential expat tenants?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. 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: 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. 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.
348. When an expat goes to the Royal Thai Police for fingerprinting, will an agent or interpreter accompany them?
For proceedings that go on the record we staff paired interpreters rotating every 20–30 minutes, per international conference practice. 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. 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: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Which office must be approached first for certified documents for frontier markets in the Mekong region, and with which documents?
Cross-border holding and family-office structures need layered authentication; we map notary to Apostille to destination in one plan. 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. 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. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
561. How does a foreign-owned restaurant secure a direct sales and direct marketing business license?
For import, export and special licences we keep the Board of Trade and agency template packs ready in advance. 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. 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. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Does a legal opinion letter prepared for a foreign regulator require a certified translation to be attached?
Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. 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: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
493. Do you perform criminal background and theft history checks on foreign nannies to ensure the safety of expat children?
We provide an interpreter and an escort on the day itself, because the counter stage is where most applicants lose a trip. 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: 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: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. 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 certified financial statements for an investor data room?
Every translated instrument ships as a parallel Thai–English version so advisers on both sides can read line for line. 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. 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.
567. How do tech companies register and protect domain names under Thai ccTLD (.th) registry rules?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. 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. 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: 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: 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.
Can an authorised representative carry out preparing documents for CLMV market entry on someone's behalf?
For board-level matters we deliver both the full text and a bilingual executive summary that can go straight into the agenda pack. 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: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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.
588. What are the mandatory fire safety and building inspection compliance filings required for office towers?
The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. 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: 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: 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.
무료 상담 + 자격 평가
카카오톡 QR 또는 문의 폼으로 1시간 이내 한국어 매니저가 평가 보고 (최적 루트 + 상세 견적)를 회신합니다.
무료 상담·견적 의뢰Legal basis: 외국인 고용법 불기 2551년 (2008) + 왕령 2017, 출입국법 불기 2522년 (1979), BOI 투자장려 공고 2017, Smart Visa 공고 불기 2561년 (2018), LTR Visa 왕령 불기 2565년 (2022).
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태국 공증번역 및 영사확인 자주 묻는 질문
번역의 정확성은 누가 책임지나요?
한국 고객의 경우 다음과 같이 진행합니다. 법무부 등록 번역사가 번역하고, 면허를 보유한 공증변호사가 성명과 면허번호를 기재해 부서합니다. 인증 체인의 모든 단계를 기록해 접수 거절을 방지합니다.
아포스티유와 영사확인 중 무엇이 필요한가요?
간결하고 검증 가능한 답변입니다. 태국은 아포스티유 협약에 가입했으나 일부 기관은 여전히 전체 영사확인 절차를 요구하므로, 착수 전에 접수기관 요건을 확인합니다. 인증 체인의 모든 단계를 기록해 접수 거절을 방지합니다.
태국에서 혼인신고를 하려면 어떤 서류가 필요한가요?
한국 고객의 경우 다음과 같이 진행합니다. 대사관이 발급한 혼인요건 증명서 또는 선서진술서, 태국어 번역본, 인증이 필요하며 이후 암퍼(구청)에서 등록합니다. 인증 체인의 모든 단계를 기록해 접수 거절을 방지합니다.
법인 서류도 처리하나요?
방콕 현장에서의 실제 처리 경험을 바탕으로 답변드립니다. 법인등기부, 정관, 위임장, 재무제표 등을 번역하고 해외 제출용으로 인증합니다. 긴급 처리도 가능하며, 착수 전에 실제 완료일을 안내합니다.
대사관은 어떤 번역이든 받아주나요?
한국 고객의 경우 다음과 같이 진행합니다. 정해진 형식을 갖춘 번역과 외교부 인증을 마친 원본이 필요하며, 임의 번역본은 반려됩니다. 인증 체인의 모든 단계를 기록해 접수 거절을 방지합니다.
직접 방문해야 하나요?
간결하고 검증 가능한 답변입니다. 번역과 인증만이라면 방문이 필요 없으며, 선서진술서 서명이나 서명인증 시에만 본인이 출석해야 합니다. 인증 체인의 모든 단계를 기록해 접수 거절을 방지합니다.
해외로 발송이 가능한가요?
방콕 현장에서의 실제 처리 경험을 바탕으로 답변드립니다. 가능합니다. 원본은 국제특송으로 발송하고, 사전 검토를 위해 서명된 PDF도 함께 제공합니다. 스캔본을 보내주시면 접수기관의 요건을 무료로 확인해 드립니다.
확정 견적은 어떻게 받나요?
간결하고 검증 가능한 답변입니다. 전체 페이지 스캔본을 보내주시면 페이지 수, 언어 방향, 인증 단계에 따라 산정해 착수 전에 최종 금액을 안내합니다. 인증 체인의 모든 단계를 기록해 접수 거절을 방지합니다.
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.
- Match the Latin spelling of your name to your passport exactly — receiving authorities compare character by character.
- Check the destination's freshness rule first; many accept documents issued within the last 3–6 months only.
- Assemble the full set before filing once; batching is faster than submitting one document at a time.
Cautions
- Website content is general information, not advice on your specific matter.
- Copying a template without adapting the facts often leaves clauses unenforceable.
- All timeframes are ranges and depend on agency queues and public holidays.
- Do not write on, amend, or correction-fluid an official document; request a fresh copy from the issuing office instead.
- Copies made from copies are commonly rejected; use originals or copies certified by the issuing office.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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
- 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.
- Documents have a limited validity window and every item must still be valid on the day of filing.
- Documents are needed for several countries at once, each with a different order of certification.
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.
