Apostille Thailand — Hague Convention
In force for Thailand since 14 December 2024 — replaces MFA + embassy legalization for 125+ member countries.
Quick Answer
Apostille is a single-step authentication issued by the Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand, that makes your Thai document valid in any Hague Convention member state — no embassy stamp needed. Standard turnaround 2–3 working days, from THB 1,500/document.
Documents we Apostille
- ✓ Birth / marriage / death certificate
- ✓ Divorce decree
- ✓ Academic transcript / diploma
- ✓ Police clearance certificate
- ✓ Corporate DBD extract / MoA
- ✓ Power of Attorney
- ✓ Board resolution
- ✓ Court judgment
- ✓ Medical / vaccination record
- ✓ Notarial deed
FAQ
- When did Thailand join the Apostille Convention?
- Thailand deposited its accession instrument in September 2024 and the Convention entered into force for Thailand on 14 December 2024. Since then, Apostille replaces the traditional MFA + embassy chain for documents used in the 125+ Hague member states.
- Which authority issues Apostille in Thailand?
- The Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Chaeng Wattana). We submit on your behalf — you do not need to visit MFA in person.
- Turnaround?
- Standard: 2–3 working days. Express (same-day / next-day) is available for urgent cases with priority surcharge.
- Cost?
- Apostille government fee: THB 400/document. Our full-service (document check, translation if needed, MFA submission, courier): from THB 1,500/document. Bulk discounts apply for 5+ documents.
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