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Legalization Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Embassy in Thailand
Legalization service Ministry of foreign affairs Thailand with Certified Document translation
First Choice Translation Service, otherwise provided document translations every language, we still have one stop service of legalization of document in Thailand called to “Ministry of foreign affairs Thailand legalization” and legalization of document Bangkok in every Embassies.
We make certified document translation more than 13 years well know us both of Government sector Cooperate sectors and many individual customers believe to professionals, in everyday every case to know which case able to apply legalization service in Thailand, isn’t? We are realized customer can really apply for use your application.
First Choice Translation is one stop service are fully certified translation by company seal and included legalization of document Ministry of Foreign affairs and legalized service embassy in Thailand for apply in Thailand or oversea.
Why must be certified document translation “Legalized service”?
- Your Document has accurate completely details
- Prove documents are not forged shall prove by government officer / Consulate of Embassy
1. Certified Genuine Signature
2. Certified True Copy
3. Seen at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Able apply for use such a VISA apply, any Official apply, Marriage Registration, House Registration, Work Permit Registration, Work and Travel VISA, Court and Legal Process. so on…
If you possess documents issued abroad and need them for use in Thailand, such as passports or foreign certificates, if desired, documents should first be translated into Thai by a certified translation center before undergoing Legalization Services Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand (MOFA).
First Choice Translation Co.,LTD is provided translation and legalization service at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all embassies of Thailand reliable apply for use.
Why should you choose us for the legalization service at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand?
High-Quality, fast and corrective translation services to every customer, can be trust and able to apply your application.
We are translation center with experience in this service for over 10 years
Document can actually be utilized in furtherance
Fast and on time delivery within fair price
Document can be sent to the customer wherever you are
Legalization Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and processing at the Embassy of Thailand
It can be divided 2 primary types: Legalization of Thai language documents for international use and Legalization of foreign documents for use within Thailand. Each type necessitates thorough document preparation and adherence to distinct certification processes, as determined by the specific requirements of different embassies.
1. Certification/Legalization of Thai Documents for International Use
When you must use the documents abroad for various purposes such as visa applications, education, or employment, official documents play a pivotal role in establishing identity and legal compliance. These documents must meet the destination’s requirements and undergo complete certification.
Here’s a list of documents eligible for legalization at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the respective Embassies:
Official Documents: Issued by government organizations and bearing the official emblem, including :
Official Documents :
- Birth Certificate
- House Registration
- ID Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Marriage Certificate
- Family Registration Certificate
- Single Status Certificate
- Divorce Certificate
- Death Certificate
- Sor. Dor. 43 / 8 / 9
- Letter of consent
Business Documents :
- Commercial Registrations
- Certificate of Incorporations
- VAT Registration Certificate (Por. Por. 20)
- Shareholders List (bor.or.jor 5)
- Memorandum of Association
- Prospectus
- Investment Promotion Certificates
- Permits
- Annual Reports
- Title Deeds
- Construction Permits
- Recruitment Permits
- Financial Statements
- Accounting Documents
Legal Documents :
- Accusation
- Court Judgement
- Verdict
Medical Documents :
- Medical Certificate Disease examination issued by the Ministry of Public Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Legalization of Thai Documents for international use
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs exclusively offers legalization services for official documents issued by government departments. Documents authored by private entities or individuals outside government agencies are not accepted for legalization by Consular Officers.
However, in certain cases, specific countries allow translation into their language before submitting documents for legalization, as seen in case no. 2,including Spanish, German, Russian, and French.
No, the documents in Thai are firstly required to be legalized with the Consular Office. Once duly legalized, the document can be further certified/legalized at the concerning Embassies. Please however note that such documents must only be official documents issued by government department either in Thai or in English only.
But there are some countries that can translate into their language and submit to the document legalization process, such as Spanish, German, Russian, French.
** The Consular Office exclusively legalizes documents issued by governmental bodies. However, certain countries may accept translations into specific languages.
Direct Legalization at Embassies: Documents in Thai require prior legalization at the Consular Office before Embassy certification.
Legalization Procedure Thai Documents:
Can documents certified by the translation center or submitted for Legalization be used immediately?
***Prior to legalizing any document, the customers are required to ask the end-user/organization as to what are their requirements since our translation center shall not be responsible for any cases if the document is duly legalized by the Consular Office***
2. Legalization of Foreign Language Documents for Use in Thailand
When you must use the international documents in Thailand such a Passport, International diploma, education certificates, Police Clearance Certificate…so on would like to apply in Thailand which shall be correctly process therefore
For foreign language documents intended for use in Thailand, such as
Marriage certificates
- Marital Status Certificate
- Passports
- Education Certificate
- Power of Attorney
- Birth Certifticate
- International Official Certificates
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, the documents in foreign language are required to be legalized with the Embassies of Thailand firstly. Normally the Embassies of Thailand will issue the certification seal in English. Once legalized with the Embassies, the document can be further legalized at the Consular Department, MFA Thailand
Except EMBASSY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION, Can be translate Russian to be English and certified translation by company seal then submit to Russian Embassy of Thailand.
No, the documents in foreign language are firstly legalized with the Embassies of Thailand. Then, the documents are required to be translated by a translation center. Once translated, the document can be further legalized at the Consular Department, MFA Thailand
Procedure for Translation of a document in foreign language into Thai and Legalization thereof
What the Legalization of the foreign language document be used for?
1. For marriage registration at any District Offices in Thailand
2. Marriage Visa (Dependent Visa), employment, Education, Travel, Temporary stay.
3. Legal
4. Proceed with legal action such as lawsuits, plaint, judgment, will
5. International transaction, Incorporation-Dissolution Amendment in Company Registration, Transactions with foreign banks
Remarks: In case of English Document notarized by a notary public in abroad, it is still required to be legalized with the Thai Embassies. then legalized, the Document can be translated and legalized with the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Official Fees Of Consular Department, MoFA and Embassies of Thailand
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Type of Legalization Prescribed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has prescribed three types of legalization, which are as follows:
1. Seen at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The document submitted for legalization must be translated from the original Thai document issued by a government authority. If the document has been issued by a public sector, it must be certified by the relevant authority beforehand. The application for legalization must include all required documents as prescribed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2. Certified True Copy
The documents submitted for a certified true copy must be produced from the original document issued by a Thai authority. If the applicant is unable to bring the original document, a copy can be certified as a true copy by the authority that issued the document, unless otherwise prescribed by the relevant authority. Additionally, the copy presented must contain the same content as the original. The application for a certified true copy must be submitted as prescribed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3. Certified Genuine Signature
The document submitted for a certified genuine signature must be the original document signed by an official of the agency, embassy, or consulate in Thailand. If the application is submitted to the Thai embassy or consulate overseas, the document must be signed by an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Notary Public, or other authorized agency as prescribed by the laws of that country. The certified genuine signature can only be performed if the official has submitted a specimen signature to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The application for a certified genuine signature must be submitted as prescribed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand.
- Case 1: If requesting a certified genuine signature of a person, the person must sign the signature in the presence of the official and submit the legalization application as prescribed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand.
- Case 2: If requesting a certified genuine signature of an authorized director on behalf of a juristic person, the authorized person must sign on behalf of the juristic person in the presence of the official and submit the legalization application as prescribed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand.
For documents produced overseas and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Notary Public, or other authorized agency as per the laws of that country, the applicant must submit the application for legalization with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand. The document must be legalized by the Royal Thai embassy or Thai consulate in that country before being submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand.
Sample Document Translation & Legalization Service at Consular Department, MoFA
Sample Document Legalization Service at Consular Department, Embassies of Thailand
Process Overview:
1 Translation of the Document
2 Original Document (original copy)
3 Document representing the ownership
3.1 Copy of Identification Card
3.2 Copy of Passport together with Visa showing their valid stay in Thailand (foreigners only)
4 In case of a juristic person, a Certificate of Company Registration together with the copy of identification card of the authorized representatives
5 Power of Attorney
Process in translation and legalization
1 Please send the documents which are required for translation and indicate the names in Thai or English as well as the address and contact details for shipping
2 confirm the translation service by paying the deposit fees…………Baht. Once paid, please send proof of payment for our acknowledgment.
2.1 Processing time for translation:…………business days upon the receipt of payment (opening hour Monday – Friday : 9:30 – 16:30)
3 Once the translation is completed, we will send the translation for your approval to check the spelling of names before submitted legalization process.
3.1 Processing time for legalization: legalization services shall take 7-10 days longer due to the process within the Consular Department. This timeframe is not applied for some documents which cannot anticipate the exact processing time at the Consular Department i.e. Court’s Decision, Testimony, Legal documents etc.
4 Receiving documents from the Consular Department and preparing to shipping documents to customers.
5 Pay the remaining amount…………Baht before mailing the scanned copy of the legalized documents to the customers.
6 Mailing the legalized documents to customers ***Completion of all process***
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TRANSLATION ORDER PROCESS
1. Check document / Estimate price and Timeline
2. Confirm with service payment
3. Send draft translation check the corrective of the name before certified translation
4. Issue certified translation and delivery
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First Choice Translation Service: Translation Service Bangkok and Phuket branch are providing Legalization service with Thai MFA and Embassies, Notarial Document Service Attorney with Thai Lawyer, Marriage Registration Service with Foreigner, Thai Criminal Certificate Services (CID), Family Registration Service ( Kor or.22)
First Choice Translation Co.LTD.
Bangkok
[email protected]
(+66) 082-3256236 (+66) 065-3958392
@fc2009
Whatapps: +6665-3958392
First Choice Translation Co.LTD.
Phuket Branch
[email protected] (+66) 065-3958392 @fc2009 Whatapps: +6665-3958392