When does the Apostille Convention enter into force for Thailand?
Prepare the following for official Thai documents: (a) originals or government-issued certified copies, (b) a copy of the holder's ID or passport, (c) a power of attorney (we draft it), (d) the destination country and pu
In brief, before the details — Prepare the following for official Thai documents: (a) originals or government-issued certified copies, (b) a copy of the holder's ID or passport, (c) a power of attorney (we draft it), (d) the destination country and purpose as required by the receiving authority, so the translation format matches its rules. Tell us the destination country and purpose — we bundle translation → MFA legalisation → embassy attestation in one run.
Quick facts
- Current status: Thailand still uses consular legalisation today; the Hague Apostille Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027.
- Turnaround: Standard legalisation 3–5 business days · Express 1–2 business days · Full chain (translation + MFA + destination embassy) 5–7 business days
- Office: Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30 · nationwide document pickup by post or messenger