How do I arrange MFA legalisation in Thailand for a marriage certificate for an overseas work permit, and how long does it take?
MFA legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs is the mandatory step before a Thai document is accepted abroad, and the prerequisite for destination-embassy (dual) legalisation
Based on 12,000+ MFA legalisation files processed, MFA legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs is the mandatory step before a Thai document is accepted abroad, and the prerequisite for destination-embassy (dual) legalisation. Once legalised, your civil-registry documents are accepted for submission to a foreign authority or embassy without being returned for a missing MFA stamp. Send scans of the source documents to LINE @NAATI or contact@naati.ltd for a free eligibility check and fixed quote.
Quick facts
- Fee: Government fee THB 200 per stamp (express price on request) · Our full-service handling quoted on request · MFA-accepted certified translation quoted on request
- Turnaround: Standard 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 · We collect documents nationwide by post or messenger
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