Translation & Certification · ภาษาไทย
Translation & certification catalogue — 16 services
Every file starts with one question: who receives the document? The translator qualification you need is set by the receiving authority, not by the language pair. This catalogue covers certified translation, translation followed by legalisation at Thailand's Department of Consular Affairs, embassy-facing and accredited translator work, specialist subject-matter translation, and interpreting. No prices are published — staff quote after reviewing the actual documents.
What to know before ordering
- The required translator qualification is set by the authority receiving the document, so we confirm the destination before translation begins.
- Thai MFA legalisation costs a fee quoted after review (regular) and a fee quoted after review (express), charged at cost and separately from our fee.
- Embassy fees and document lists are each embassy's own requirements and can change without notice.
- Stated turnarounds are typical ranges observed in practice, not guaranteed deadlines — authority queues govern.
- Document handling follows Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019).
Certified translation (3 services)
SKU TRN-CERT-01
Certified translation of civil-registry documents
Embassy filings, foreign authorities, institutions, or as the base set before MFA legalisation.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-CERT-02
Certified translation of academic records
University admissions, credential evaluation, professional licensing, or student-visa filings.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-CERT-03
Certified translation of identity & immigration documents
Visa filings, overseas bank onboarding, driving-licence conversion, or foreign registry filings.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Translation + MFA legalisation (3 services)
SKU TRN-LEG-01
Translation with Department of Consular Affairs legalisation
Thai documents destined for use abroad, and foreign documents destined for Thai authorities.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-LEG-02
Full chain: translation, MFA legalisation and destination-embassy legalisation
Documents for destinations that do not accept an apostille, or filings before the convention takes effect for Thailand.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-LEG-03
Apostille readiness review (in force for Thailand on 28 February 2027)
Anyone planning filings that straddle the convention's entry into force.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Embassy-facing & accredited translator work (2 services)
SKU TRN-SWN-01
Translation by an embassy-listed (sworn) translator
Destinations that prescribe the translator's credential rather than accepting any competent translation.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-SWN-02
NAATI certified translation for Australian filings
Australian visa filings, skills assessment, professional registration, or state-government submissions.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Specialist translation (legal, medical, technical, business) (5 services)
SKU TRN-SPC-01
Legal and commercial contract translation
Cross-border transactions, foreign registry filings, and bilingual contract negotiation.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-SPC-02
Translation for court and litigation use
Cross-border litigation, foreign enforcement, and filing foreign-language evidence with Thai courts.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-SPC-03
Medical and technical translation
Medical visa filings, insurance claims, cross-border patient referral, or regulator submissions.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-SPC-04
Financial statement and banking document translation
Visa financial evidence, overseas credit applications, or group reporting.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-SPC-05
Website, marketing and corporate content localisation
Organisations expanding abroad or serving multilingual customers.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Interpreting & on-site support (3 services)
SKU TRN-INT-01
On-site interpreting at government offices
Marriage registration day, visa interviews, or filings where the office requires an interpreter.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-INT-02
Business, conference and negotiation interpreting
Cross-language negotiation, supplier audits, and shareholder meetings with foreign directors.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
SKU TRN-SUP-01
Pre-translation document review and route planning
Anyone unsure how many steps their documents need, or whose filing was already rejected.
confirmed after we review the documents
Quote on request — phone / LINE / email
Frequently asked questions
Which kind of translation will the receiving authority accept?
That is decided by the receiving authority, not by the language pair. Common-law jurisdictions such as Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States generally accept a translation accompanied by a certificate of accuracy from the translator or translation company. Several civil-law jurisdictions in Europe require a translator sworn before a court. Documents used inside Thailand that need consular legalisation must pass the Department of Consular Affairs' own translation check. We confirm the receiving authority before any work starts.
What are the Thai MFA legalisation fees?
Fees depend on the documents, destination and urgency. Send your documents for a written quote after review — no prices are published. Any government or embassy fees are set by the authority; verify them directly before filing.
Does Thailand issue Apostilles yet?
Not yet. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession on 30 June 2026 and the Apostille Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until that date, documents for use abroad still go through the two-step route: legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs, then at the destination country's embassy.
When is a NAATI translation required?
NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) is Australia's credentialing body for translators and interpreters. Filings with the Department of Home Affairs and Australian government agencies generally require a translation produced by a NAATI-credentialed translator. Other countries apply their own criteria, so the receiving authority's rule governs.
Why are no prices published on this site?
Fees depend on page count, language pair, subject-matter complexity and the number of stamps the destination requires, so we quote after reviewing the actual documents — that avoids hidden charges. Contact us on 083-2494999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@nyclegal.co.th. There is no cart and no online payment.
How are client documents handled?
Storage and processing follow Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019), with access limited to the translator and the staff assigned to that file.
Knowledge bases behind every service
3,307 answered questions written by our lawyers and translators, grouped by service. 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.
500 answered questions
- Thai MFA consular legalization
Thai MFA legalization workflow: fees, turnaround, inbound foreign documents, and how the chain connects to destination-country apostille requirements.
500 answered questions
- NAATI certified translation (Australia)
NAATI-certified translation for Australian partner, student, skilled and qualification-assessment lodgements, stamped by a NAATI-credentialled translator.
408 answered questions
Official sources — document translation
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Legalization e-Service appointment system— Department of Consular Affairs
- Ministry of Justice— 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
Contact us by phone, LINE or email for a free initial enquiry and a quote after document review. Timing depends on the work and relevant authorities.
General information before proceeding: Confirm current requirements with the receiving authority before using your documents. This page is not a legal opinion for your individual case — meet the team · editorial policy
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
Talk to us first: 083-2494999 · LINE @NYC168 · contact@nyclegal.co.th
Frequently asked questions
- What makes a Thai translation 'certified' and who is allowed to certify it?
- A certified translation is a translation issued with a signed certification statement from a translation agency or qualified translator confirming the text is a true and complete rendering of the original. Thailand has no single government translator register for general use, so acceptance depends on the receiving authority: the Department of Consular Affairs accepts translations submitted with the original document for legalization, embassies usually accept agency-certified translations, and some foreign authorities additionally require a sworn or NAATI translator. We confirm the receiving body's rule before translating so the document is not rejected later.
- Do I need the original document or is a scan enough for translation?
- A clear scan is enough to produce the translation, but the original is normally required for the legalization step that follows. The Department of Consular Affairs checks the translation against the original or a certified true copy issued by the responsible Thai authority, so if you plan to legalize, send us a high-resolution scan to start the translation and keep the original ready for submission.
- How should Thai names be spelled in an English translation?
- Always match the spelling printed in the passport, even when it differs from Royal Thai General System transliteration. Authorities compare the translation against the passport and treat any mismatch as a different person, which is one of the most common causes of rejection. If a name has been spelled differently on older documents, we add a spelling-variation note or arrange a name-consistency affidavit.
- How long does a certified translation take and can it be rushed?
- Standard civil documents such as an ID card, house registration, birth or marriage certificate are typically ready in one to two working days, while contracts, court judgments and academic transcripts take longer because of terminology checks. Same-day handling is possible for short standard documents if the scan arrives in the morning; rush handling does not shorten the separate MFA legalization queue.
