How is adoption paperwork translated and legalised so a registry office or court in Bangkok accepts it?
In practice, files are rejected for three reasons: name spelling that does not match the passport, documents older than the accepted validity window, and certification steps taken out of order
This sits inside our one-stop service line: In practice, files are rejected for three reasons: name spelling that does not match the passport, documents older than the accepted validity window, and certification steps taken out of order. We check all three before opening any family and civil-registry documentation file — Certified translation 1–3 business days · NAATI/Sworn 2–5 business days · MFA legalisation 3–5 business days (express 1–2) · Company registration and visa filings 5–15 business days depending on the authority. Nationwide document pickup with DHL/FedEx return delivery worldwide.
Quick facts
- Fee: Certified translation from THB 500–2,500 per page · NAATI/Sworn from THB 1,300 · Notary Public from THB 1,000 per seal · MFA legalisation/Apostille from THB 1,300 · Interpreting and corporate advisory quoted per case
- Turnaround: Certified translation 1–3 business days · NAATI/Sworn 2–5 business days · MFA legalisation 3–5 business days (express 1–2) · Company registration and visa filings 5–15 business days depending on the authority
- Coverage: Nationwide across all 77 Thai provinces with courier pickup and DHL/FedEx delivery worldwide
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