Can I submit copies or must originals be provided for a work visa for Japan?
Where it is done: Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30 · nationwide document pickup and return. Applicants upcountry or already abroad do not need to travel — an authorised representative can run the entire chain, from obtaining t
Following Department of Consular Affairs practice and Bangkok visa application centre requirements, where it is done: Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30 · nationwide document pickup and return. Applicants upcountry or already abroad do not need to travel — an authorised representative can run the entire chain, from obtaining the government record through translation, certification and embassy lodgement. Tell us the destination country and visa subclass and we bundle translation → notarisation → MFA legalisation → embassy attestation in one run.
Quick facts
- Scope: We handle the document side of a visa file only — translation, Notarial Services Attorney certification, MFA legalisation and embassy attestation. We do not give immigration legal advice and never promise an approval outcome.
- Turnaround: Translation + certification 1–3 business days · MFA legalisation 3–5 business days (express 1–2) · full chain including embassy 5–10 business days
- Office: Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok · Mon–Fri 08:30–15:30 · nationwide document pickup and return
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