Does a partner or spouse visa for the Schengen Area require MFA legalisation of Thai documents?
visa supporting documents for a visa file normally follow this chain: (1) obtain an original or government-certified copy issued recently enough for the destination authority, (2) translate through a translator the destination accepts — a Department of Consular Affairs recognised translator, or a NA
What to understand before you start collecting documents: visa supporting documents for a visa file normally follow this chain: (1) obtain an original or government-certified copy issued recently enough for the destination authority, (2) translate through a translator the destination accepts — a Department of Consular Affairs recognised translator, or a NAATI certified translator for Australia and New Zealand, (3) certification by a Thai Notarial Services Attorney where required, (4) MFA legalisation, and (5) destination embassy attestation where that is still requested. We handle the document side of a visa file only — translation, Notarial Services Attorney certification, MFA legalisation and embassy attestation. We do not give immigration legal advice and never promise an approval outcome. Call 094-895-8999 if the file is urgent — express handling in 1–2 business days is available.
Quick facts
- Scope: We handle the document side of a visa file only — translation, Notarial Services Attorney certification, MFA legalisation and embassy attestation. We do not give immigration legal advice and never promise an approval outcome.
- Turnaround: Translation + certification 1–3 business days · MFA legalisation 3–5 business days (express 1–2) · full chain including embassy 5–10 business days
- Office: Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30 · nationwide document pickup and return
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