What should I do if documents are rejected over translation errors for a parent visitor visa for Finland?
Where it is done: Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30 · nationwide document pickup and return. Applicants upcountry or already abroad do not need to travel — an authorised representative can run the entire chain, from obtaining t
When preparing visa files of this kind, where it is done: Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30 · nationwide document pickup and return. Applicants upcountry or already abroad do not need to travel — an authorised representative can run the entire chain, from obtaining the government record through translation, certification and embassy lodgement. If you are outside Bangkok, ask our staff about sending documents by post.
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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