What is the official format and wording required for a Power of Attorney (POA) for MFA document legalization?
For cross-border visa, study and corporate filings, Please prepare: (a) original official Thai documents, or a government-issued certified copy under six months old, (b) a copy of the document holder's ID or passport, (c) a power of attorney (we draft it), (d) the destination country, so the translation format matches its requirements as required by the receiving authority. Bundle it with NAATI certified translation, Notary Public certification and Police Clearance in one file to save weeks.
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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