出国留学
学位证、成绩单、毕业证 Apostille,被欧美澳新教育部门和高校全面接受。
为什么选择我们办理 Apostille
- 熟悉泰国外交部 (MFA) 认证流程,并已为公约 2027 年生效做好衔接准备
- 公证律师在线签发,可远程办理,无需亲自来曼谷
- 中文项目经理 + 微信 / WhatsApp 实时沟通
- 翻译件由 MOE 注册译员制作,符合 Apostille 受理标准
- 可同时办理目的国大使馆翻译认证 (如中国需双认证)
- DHL / 顺丰国际派送,提供物流追踪号
常见 Apostille 用途
海外结婚
单身证明、出生证 Apostille,在德、法、意、西、葡、希腊等 126 国直接受理。
移民签证
无犯罪证明、出生证、户口本 Apostille,用于美、加、澳、欧申请 PR / 入籍。
海外公司注册
营业执照、公司章程、董事决议 Apostille,新加坡、香港、迪拜、欧盟开公司必备。
中国大陆使用
中国是公约成员国,泰国文件 Apostille 后可直接在中国大陆使用,无需再经大使馆。
委托书 / 授权书
Power of Attorney Apostille,委托海外律师办理房产、银行、诉讼事务。
收费
Apostille 单项 2,500-3,500 泰铢/份。完整套餐 (翻译 + 公证 + Apostille) 4,500-7,500 泰铢/份。加急 3 工作日可取。所有价格含税。
受理国家
126 个海牙公约成员国全部接受,包括:中国大陆、香港、澳门、美国、英国、澳大利亚、加拿大、新西兰、日本、韩国、新加坡、欧盟全部成员国、俄罗斯、印度、阿联酋等。
办理流程
- STEP 1在线咨询上传文件扫描件,中文经理 1 小时回复评估、报价、所需时间。
- STEP 2翻译 + 公证MOE 注册译员翻译为英文 / 泰文,公证律师认证签名,1-3 工作日完成。
- STEP 3MFA Apostille提交至泰国外交部领事认证司,5-7 工作日出 Apostille 证书。
- STEP 4目的国附加认证 (如需)中国客户额外办理大使馆认证;欧美客户可直接使用 Apostille。
- STEP 5国际派送DHL / SF Express 全球派送,提供单号实时追踪。
常见问题
Q1.泰国什么时候开始签发 Apostille?
泰国于 2026 年 6 月 30 日向保存国交存加入书,按公约第 12 条,预计 2027 年初生效后 MFA 才会签发 Apostille。目前仍须办理外交部认证 + 使馆认证。
Q2.Apostille 后还需要大使馆认证吗?
在公约成员国之间,Apostille 即足以使用,无需大使馆。但中国大陆部分省份和机构可能要求附加认证,我们可代办。
Q3.可以远程办理吗?
可以。文件邮寄到我们办公室,全部流程在曼谷完成,完成后 DHL 寄回您指定地址。
Q4.需要多久?
标准 7-10 工作日,加急 4-5 工作日,特急 3 工作日 (需提前预约)。
Q5.可以办理中国文件的 Apostille 吗?
可以协助办理。中国文件需在中国境内办理 Apostille,我们可推荐合作机构,或为您协调中转。
Q6.Apostille 有有效期吗?
Apostille 本身无有效期,但部分文件 (如无犯罪证明、单身证明) 原件有 3-6 个月有效期,需在此期间使用。
Q7.可以加急当天取吗?
MFA Apostille 最快 3 工作日,无法当天。如紧急,可先办公证 + 翻译当天取,Apostille 后续邮寄。
Q8.费用包括快递吗?
曼谷市内免费送取。国际快递 DHL 按目的地另算,中国大陆约 800-1,200 泰铢。
立即办理 Apostille
微信扫码或填表咨询,中文项目经理 1 小时内回复完整方案。
立即咨询Legal basis: 1961 年海牙公约 · 泰国 2026 年 6 月 30 日交存加入书,预计 2027 年初生效 · 律师法 B.E. 2528 · MFA 法规 B.E. 2539
由 NYC Legal 曼谷公证律师与注册翻译团队解答
泰国认证翻译与文件认证常见问题
可以寄送到海外吗？
依照泰国现行领事认证实务： 可以，原件通过国际快递寄送，同时提供带签署的 PDF 以便对方提前审核。 可安排加急办理，开工前即告知真实取件日期。
是否办理公司文件？
依照泰国现行领事认证实务： 公司注册证明、章程、授权书与财务报表均可翻译并认证，供境外使用。 请先发送扫描件，我们免费核对受理机构的具体要求。
如何获得确定报价？
根据我们在曼谷的日常办理经验： 提供全部页面的扫描件即可，我们按页数、语言方向与认证层级计算，开工前告知最终金额。 请先发送扫描件，我们免费核对受理机构的具体要求。
该办海牙认证还是领事认证？
我们为中文客户的处理方式如下： 泰国已加入海牙认证公约，但部分机构仍要求完整领事认证链，因此我们会在办理前先向受理机构确认要求。 泰国外交部与使馆的送件流程由我们全程代办。
谁对翻译准确性负责？
我们为中文客户的处理方式如下： 翻译由司法部注册译员完成，并由持牌公证律师复核签署，文件上载明其姓名与执业编号。 认证链条的每一环节均留存记录，避免在目的地被退件。
在泰国结婚需要哪些文件？
依照泰国现行领事认证实务： 需要使馆出具的婚姻状况声明或宣誓书、其泰文译本以及认证，之后方可到县政府（Amphoe）办理登记。 请先发送扫描件，我们免费核对受理机构的具体要求。
本人是否需要到场？
依照泰国现行领事认证实务： 翻译与认证无需本人到场；仅在签署宣誓书或办理签名认证时，签署人须亲自到场。 可安排加急办理，开工前即告知真实取件日期。
使馆是否接受任何翻译件？
依照泰国现行领事认证实务： 使馆只接受符合规定格式、且原件已完成泰国外交部认证的翻译件，自行翻译的文件会被退回。 请先发送扫描件，我们免费核对受理机构的具体要求。
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1,600 questions on apostille and legalization for overseas use — answered by NYC Legal
Q25081.What most often causes a file to be rejected in Thailand's Apostille Convention status?
Thailand deposited its instrument of accession on 30 June 2026, but the Convention is not yet in force (expected 28 February 2027), so Thai documents still go through consular legalization. Suggested step: send scans of every page for a completeness check before the originals travel. Caution: never re-staple, trim or unbind a document once an authority has sealed it. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Caution: rely on official announcements and the HCCH membership list rather than forum posts. Where the destination requires a translation, take the translation through the certification chain too, not only the original. Caution: some convention parties still require a translation by a translator appointed by their own courts; an Apostille does not replace that requirement. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q321114.Which parts of the confirming whether a document needs an apostille or classic embassy legalisation document set are worth duplicating for future use?
Thailand deposited its instrument of accession on 30 June 2026, but the Convention is not yet in force (expected 28 February 2027), so Thai documents still go through consular legalization. Suggested step: send scans of every page for a completeness check before the originals travel. Caution: office conditions change — re-check them shortly before your filing date. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Always check first whether the destination is a party to the Apostille Convention: if it is, the chain ends with the Apostille; if not, the destination's embassy in Thailand must certify the document afterwards. Caution: rely on official announcements and the HCCH membership list rather than forum posts. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q321050.What name-spelling and date pitfalls should be watched in confirming whether a document needs an apostille or classic embassy legalisation?
Thailand deposited its instrument of accession on 30 June 2026, but the Convention is not yet in force (expected 28 February 2027), so Thai documents still go through consular legalization. Suggested step: send scans of every page for a completeness check before the originals travel. Caution: never re-staple, trim or unbind a document once an authority has sealed it. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Where the destination requires a translation, take the translation through the certification chain too, not only the original. Caution: some convention parties still require a translation by a translator appointed by their own courts; an Apostille does not replace that requirement. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q321244.If a document is lost during sequencing certification for several documents in one batch, what is the first corrective step?
The standard order is prepare or translate the document, certify the signature or translation, submit to the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs, then to the destination embassy. Suggested step: get the receiving authority's requirement in writing before preparing anything. Caution: rely on official announcements rather than forum posts for current requirements. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Where the destination requires a translation, take the translation through the certification chain too, not only the original. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Confirm whether the destination wants the Apostille on the original, on a certified copy, or on the translation — this cannot be corrected retroactively. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q221100.For a minor, how must a guardian co-sign in sequencing certification for several documents in one batch?
The standard order is prepare or translate the document, certify the signature or translation, submit to the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs, then to the destination embassy. Suggested step: send scans of every page for a completeness check before the originals travel. Caution: rely on official announcements rather than forum posts for current requirements. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Always check first whether the destination is a party to the Apostille Convention: if it is, the chain ends with the Apostille; if not, the destination's embassy in Thailand must certify the document afterwards. Caution: some convention parties still require a translation by a translator appointed by their own courts; an Apostille does not replace that requirement. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q121022.For booking and filing at the Legalization Division, how many originals and copies are needed, and in what order should they be stacked?
The Consular Department certifies Thai-issued documents or translations matching the original, and verifies the issuing office's seal. Suggested step: send scans of every page for a completeness check before the originals travel. Caution: never re-staple, trim or unbind a document once an authority has sealed it. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Confirm whether the destination wants the Apostille on the original, on a certified copy, or on the translation — this cannot be corrected retroactively. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25200.What steps does a death certificate go through in relation to certification at the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs?
The Consular Department certifies Thai-issued documents or translations matching the original, and verifies the issuing office's seal. Suggested step: send scans of every page for a completeness check before the originals travel. Caution: never re-staple, trim or unbind a document once an authority has sealed it. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Where the destination requires a translation, take the translation through the certification chain too, not only the original. Caution: some convention parties still require a translation by a translator appointed by their own courts; an Apostille does not replace that requirement. Confirm whether the destination wants the Apostille on the original, on a certified copy, or on the translation — this cannot be corrected retroactively. Caution: intake conditions change, so re-check them shortly before the filing date. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q221006.How many stages does filing education documents with the Consular Department involve, and what documents does each stage need?
The Consular Department certifies Thai-issued documents or translations matching the original, and verifies the issuing office's seal. Suggested step: get the receiving authority's requirement in writing before preparing anything. Caution: names must match the passport spelling on every document or the counter may refuse the file. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Scan every page once the certificate is issued so its reference number can be quoted if the destination runs a verification check. Caution: intake conditions change, so re-check them shortly before the filing date. Confirm whether the destination wants the Apostille on the original, on a certified copy, or on the translation — this cannot be corrected retroactively. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q26214.Can certifying a translation before submitting it to the MFA be arranged from overseas, and how are the documents returned?
The Consular Department certifies Thai-issued documents or translations matching the original, and verifies the issuing office's seal. Suggested step: send scans of every page for a completeness check before the originals travel. Caution: rely on official announcements rather than forum posts for current requirements. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Schedule certification close to the date of actual use, because many destinations accept certified documents only within a limited window. Caution: rely on official announcements and the HCCH membership list rather than forum posts. Where the destination requires a translation, take the translation through the certification chain too, not only the original. Caution: intake conditions change, so re-check them shortly before the filing date. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q26048.In what order do the steps of preparing documents for a Schengen country run, from submission to collection?
Several Schengen states require translations by an embassy-listed or locally sworn translator, so check the mission's list first. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: office conditions change — re-check them shortly before your filing date. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Always check first whether the destination is a party to the Apostille Convention: if it is, the chain ends with the Apostille; if not, the destination's embassy in Thailand must certify the document afterwards. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25418.Which official source should I check for current information on foreign apostilled documents used in Thailand?
A foreign apostilled document used in Thailand normally still needs a Thai translation with certification before a Thai office will accept it. Suggested step: submit multi-document sets together so names and dates stay consistent throughout. Caution: names must match the passport spelling on every document or the counter may refuse the file. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Where the destination requires a translation, take the translation through the certification chain too, not only the original. Caution: rely on official announcements and the HCCH membership list rather than forum posts. Confirm whether the destination wants the Apostille on the original, on a certified copy, or on the translation — this cannot be corrected retroactively. Caution: some convention parties still require a translation by a translator appointed by their own courts; an Apostille does not replace that requirement. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Q25514.What steps does a Thai ID card go through in relation to document types submitted for certification?
Civil-registration documents should be freshly re-issued by the registrar, since many receiving authorities count validity from the re-issue date. Suggested step: send scans of every page for a completeness check before the originals travel. Caution: rely on official announcements rather than forum posts for current requirements. Check current information with the Department of Consular Affairs (https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/page/apostille) and HCCH (https://www.hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/?varevent=1158). Professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination — ask our team by phone, LINE or email. Public documents can be filed directly, while private documents must first pass a notarial services attorney before any later certification. Caution: intake conditions change, so re-check them shortly before the filing date. Schedule certification close to the date of actual use, because many destinations accept certified documents only within a limited window. Caution: an Apostille certifies the signature, capacity and seal of the issuing official only — it does not certify that the content of the document is true. Check the membership list at hcch.net and the certification procedure at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th).
Full service playbook — Apostille for overseas use
Thailand is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, with the MFA Department of Consular Affairs acting as the Competent Authority issuing Apostilles for use in member states.
Responsible authority: Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand (Thailand's Competent Authority)
Documents to prepare
- The original Thai public document, or one certified by the issuing office
- An English translation with translator certificate for Thai-language documents
- Passport or Thai ID copy of the document holder
- A power of attorney if an agent files for you
- Destination country and intended purpose
Step-by-step process
- 1. Confirm the destination is a member state1 business day
Members accept a single Apostille; non-members require the MFA-plus-embassy legalisation chain instead.
- 2. Prepare a qualifying original1–3 business days
The document must be issued or certified by a body whose signature the MFA can verify.
- 3. Translate and certify1–3 business days
Provide a certified English translation so the destination can read and verify the file.
- 4. File the Apostille request1–5 business days
Submit at Consular Affairs; officers verify the signature and seal, then attach the Apostille certificate.
- 5. Verify and dispatch1 business day
Check the Apostille number, date and signatory against the document before sending it abroad.
Practitioner tips
- An Apostille authenticates the origin of the signature or seal, never the content.
- Some destinations still request a translation into their own official language on top of the Apostille.
- Match the Latin spelling of your name to your passport exactly — receiving authorities compare character by character.
- Assemble the full set before filing once; batching is faster than submitting one document at a time.
- Confirm whether the destination wants an original or a certified copy — the two follow different routes.
Cautions
- Privately issued documents must first be certified into a verifiable form before an Apostille can be issued.
- Do not detach the Apostille; it is bound to the exact document submitted.
- Do not write on, amend, or correction-fluid an official document; request a fresh copy from the issuing office instead.
- 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.
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 apostille route happens during preparation, not at the counter, and the real cost is the TIME needed to repeat the chain. Below is what each mistake comes from, how long it typically adds, and how to avoid it.
| Mistake | Why it happens | Time cost | How to prevent it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removing staples or separating pages after certification | The certification is attached to the bound set; once separated the set counts as incomplete. | Typically adds 3–7 working days to re-certify the set. | Scan first, then keep the originals in a rigid envelope without detaching anything. |
| 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. |
| Using an old copy instead of a freshly issued one | Many destinations accept documents issued within the last 3–6 months only, and some require a clean, legibly sealed reissue. | Typically adds 5–15 working days for the trip back to the district registrar. | Check the destination's freshness rule first, then request several certified copies in a single visit. |
| Booking the wrong service channel or appointment type | Each channel has its own queue and document conditions; the wrong one means booking again. | Typically adds 2–14 working days depending on appointment availability that month. | Confirm the service type and the appointment date in advance and keep at least one spare week. |
| Planning without allowing for public and embassy holidays | Embassies close on both Thai and home-country holidays, so the real calendar is shorter than it looks. | Typically adds 3–9 working days around a long holiday period. | Check the holiday calendar of every body involved before fixing a travel or filing date. |
Deep timeline: what can run in parallel
The windows below are approximate and depend on each authority's queue. Stages marked as parallel can start alongside the previous stage — that is where the total calendar time is actually reduced.
- 1. Confirm the destination accepts an Apostillewithin 1 working day
We check convention status and any extra condition the specific receiving body applies.
- 2. Prepare originals and the required translation2–5 working dayscan run in parallel
Some destinations want the translation before the Apostille, others after; this order must be confirmed first.
- 3. File the certificate request2–7 working days
Timing depends on the service channel and the queue at that time.
- 4. Verification and handover1–2 working days
Names, dates, and the reference number on the certificate are checked before the file is used.
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 are needed for several countries at once, each with a different order of certification.
- 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.
