What documents and precautions apply to MFA legalisation in Thailand of an academic transcript for the Korean Embassy?
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 as required by the receiving authority without being returned for a missing MFA stamp. Fees from THB 1,300 all-in (government fee, Runner, domestic delivery), VAT invoices available for corporate accounts.
Quick facts
- Fee: Government fee THB 200 per stamp (express THB 400) · Our full-service handling THB 1,300–2,500 · MFA-accepted certified translation from THB 600 per page
- 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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