Q1130. What attestation procedures apply to foreign telecommunication and satellite operation licenses?

Answered by the NYC Visa & Translation legalization desk

Foreign telecommunications and satellite operation licenses may be authenticated as supporting records, but they do not authorize operations in Thailand. First, ask the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission or other competent Thai authority which overseas licenses, certified extracts, and regulator confirmations it requires. Obtain those documents directly from the issuing regulator where possible. Confirm the issuing country’s authentication process with the relevant Thai embassy, including whether certified copies are acceptable and whether further MFA legalization is required in Thailand. Prepare Thai translations in the recipient’s prescribed format. A common pitfall is treating an authenticated foreign spectrum or satellite authorization as permission to use frequencies or provide services locally. Verify the licensing documents and attestation route with the competent Thai regulator and official legalization authorities before filing.