How do I arrange MFA legalisation in Thailand for an academic transcript 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 educational documents are accepted for submission to a foreign authority or embassy without being returned for a missing MFA stamp. Fees from price on request all-in (government fee, Runner, domestic delivery), VAT invoices available for corporate accounts.
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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