Q1197. What certified translation tracks exist for Spanish, Russian, and Arabic documents in Thailand?

Answered by the NYC Visa & Translation legalization desk

For Spanish, Russian, and Arabic records, the translation route depends on the receiving authority and the authentication arrangements available for the issuing country. First, ask whether a direct translation into Thai is accepted and what translator certification is required. If an English intermediary translation is proposed, confirm acceptance before paying for two translations. Separately establish whether the original must undergo overseas authentication and Thai consular legalization, or whether an embassy in Thailand offers an acceptable certification route. Use a translator competent in the source language and include seals, annotations, and reverse-side text. A common pitfall is inconsistent transliteration of names across passports and translations, particularly from Cyrillic or Arabic scripts. Verify the accepted translation and legalization route with the relevant embassy and Department of Consular Affairs before filing.