Certified True Translation by Agency
Domain-specific deliverables across 18 industries — every file ships with a numbered Statement of Accuracy, company seal, and translator credentials.
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7 knowledge bases, 4,882 keywords and 3,057 answered questions written by our lawyers and translators. Free to read, no sign-up.
- Certified translation — every language
Certified translation across civil, academic, corporate, contractual, financial, medical, technical and IP documents — with the Notary → MFA → embassy legalization chain handled end to end.
Thai–English THB 500–1,200/page · other languages THB 800–2,500/page
1,000 keywords · 500 questions · 16 clusters
- Thai MFA consular legalization
Thai MFA legalization workflow: fees, turnaround, inbound foreign documents, and how the chain connects to destination-country apostille requirements.
THB 200/stamp (3 working days) · express THB 400/stamp
882 keywords · 500 questions · 16 clusters
- NAATI certified translation (Australia)
NAATI-certified translation for Australian partner, student, skilled and qualification-assessment lodgements, stamped by a NAATI-credentialled translator.
THB 1,300–2,500 per document · 5–7 working days
500 keywords · 408 questions · 16 clusters
Frequently asked questions
- What makes a translation acceptable to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
- The translation must be complete, must match the source layout, must carry the translator's certification, and must be submitted together with the original or a properly certified copy. The Department of Consular Affairs legalises the signature and seal, not the linguistic quality.
- Is a certified translation the same as a sworn translation?
- No. Thailand does not maintain a sworn-translator register in the European sense. Thai practice uses a translator's certification plus, where required, notarial certification and MFA legalisation. Countries with sworn systems may instead require a translator registered in that country.
- Do you translate into languages other than English?
- Yes, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Russian and Arabic. Some embassies accept only their own official language, so the target language is confirmed against the receiving authority before we begin.
- Will a scan be accepted, or do you need the original?
- A clear scan is enough to start the translation. The original or a certified copy is normally required for the legalisation stage, because the MFA and embassies verify the underlying document.
- How do I request a quotation?
- Send the document images and the receiving authority by phone, LINE or email. Our team confirms scope, language pair and turnaround directly with you.
Official sources — document translation
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- กรมการกงสุล — บริการรับรองเอกสาร (นิติกรณ์)— กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
- ระบบนัดหมายรับรองเอกสาร (Legalization e-Service)— กรมการกงสุล
- กระทรวงยุติธรรม— Ministry of Justice
- ISO 17100 — Translation services requirements— ISO
- USCIS — certified English translation requirement (8 CFR 103.2(b)(3))— USCIS
- UK Home Office — certified translations for visa applications— GOV.UK
Related services
Most document work runs across several steps — jump straight to the next one you need.
- Sworn translation
- NAATI translation
- Consular legalization
- Notary Public
- Interpreting services
- Full service index
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Not sure which service you need? Read the guides
Each guide answers first, then explains: decision criteria, comparison tables, the real process and the mistakes we see most often.
- Choosing a certified translation provider
How to pick a translator accepted by consular, embassy and receiving bodies
- Services for expats living in Thailand
Signature certification, residence, marriage and everyday paperwork
- Notary Public and consular legalization
The correct order of steps before sending documents abroad
- Choosing the right visa and work permit
Compare visa categories and the documents each one needs translated
- Translation by language
English, Chinese, Japanese, European, Arabic, Russian and embassy rules
- Specialized translation
Contracts, financial statements, MSDS, ISO and BOI filings
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Frequently asked questions
- What exactly does 'MFA legalization' mean in Thailand?
- MFA legalization is the certification stamp issued by the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirming that the signature and seal on a Thai document — or on its translation — are genuine. It does not verify the content of the document, only the authenticity of the official signature, which is why the underlying document must first be a genuine original or a certified true copy from the issuing office.
- How much does legalization cost and how long does it take?
- The government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service, generally about three working days, and THB 400 per stamp for the express service returned on the next working day. Fees are charged per stamp, so a document plus its translation is normally two stamps. Agency handling, courier and queue fees are separate and quoted before we start.
- In what order do the steps have to be done?
- The sequence is: obtain the original or certified true copy from the issuing Thai office, translate it, legalize both at the Department of Consular Affairs, then submit to the destination embassy for its own legalization if that country requires it. Doing the embassy step before the MFA step will get the file rejected, and translating before you hold the correct certified copy usually means paying for the translation twice.
- Does every country require embassy legalization after the MFA stamp?
- No. Some countries accept the MFA stamp alone, others require their embassy in Bangkok to add a consular certification, and a few require additional chamber-of-commerce or ministry steps for commercial documents. We check the current requirement of the specific mission before submission, because embassy rules and appointment systems change frequently.