What is Certified Translation (All Languages) and what is it used for?
A certified translation reproduces the original layout, numbers, seals and footers in full and carries the translator's certificate. Standard work completes in one to three business days; for overseas use it continues to notarial certification, MFA legalisation and embassy attestation in that order.
How many steps does Certified Translation (All Languages) involve?
The standard chain has 6 steps, beginning with "Scope the documents and language pair" and ending with "Continue the certification chain as required".
What is the first step of Certified Translation (All Languages)?
Scope the documents and language pair — Count the pages, fix the target language and confirm which certification format the destination expects.
How long does Certified Translation (All Languages) take?
Standard work 1–3 business days · technical or bulk sets 3–7 business days · add 3–5 business days for MFA legalisation
Which documents do I need for Certified Translation (All Languages)?
The baseline set is: Originals or high-resolution colour scans of every page · Passport copy to fix the name spelling · Glossary of proper nouns: company names, job titles, institutions · Any template prescribed by the destination · Previously translated versions for terminology consistency. The receiving authority may ask for more depending on the purpose.
Which authority certifies Certified Translation (All Languages)?
Department of Consular Affairs, Thai MFA (translation standards accepted for legalisation)
Who typically needs Certified Translation (All Languages)?
Visa, study, work and migration applicants · Companies contracting or bidding with foreign counterparties · Anyone filing with a foreign court or government office · Foreign nationals translating home-country documents into Thai
What most often causes Certified Translation (All Languages) to be rejected?
A translation without a certificate of accuracy counts only as a supporting note and is rejected by most authorities.
Do you need originals or are copies enough?
Scans are enough for the initial review, but many certification steps require originals or freshly issued certified copies. We tell you which at the first assessment.
Do documents expire?
Civil registration documents and certificates are often accepted only within 3–6 months of issue. Check the destination's rule before starting so the chain does not have to be repeated.
Can I use the service from another province or from overseas?
Yes. Send documents by post or courier and we return them to any address, with status updates at each stage. No in-person visit is required.
What if the destination requires a specific format?
Tell us the authority and purpose up front. We shape the translation layout and the order of certifications to that requirement instead of producing a generic set and reworking it later.
Which Certified Translation (All Languages) package should I choose?
Essential if your documents are ready and you only want a pre-submission check · Complete if you want the whole chain handled · Advisory if the case is complex or has been refused before.
Why use an advisor rather than doing it myself?
Our team has advised on cross-border documents for more than 15 years. We do not just file paperwork: we first check that your document route actually matches what the destination will accept. If you would rather not learn by trial and error, send the documents to us for a review first.
Any tip that makes the case move faster?
Scan every original to a 300 dpi colour PDF before sending it out, in case you must refile or the destination asks for a soft copy.
How do I get an initial assessment?
Send images of the documents plus the destination country and authority by LINE or email. You get back the real sequence of steps and a realistic timeframe.
