How do I legalise a Thai name change certificate for use in Saudi Arabia?
Prepare the following for civil-registry 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 p
Referring to the HCCH Apostille Convention and Thai legalisation rules, Prepare the following for civil-registry 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. Nationwide document pickup in Thailand with DHL/FedEx return worldwide.
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
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