MFA Legalization shipping to Japan. Postage ~ THB 2,500. Total 15–30 days. Rated 4.9/5.
MFA Consular Legalization for Thai documents headed to Japan or Japan documents used in Thailand. End-to-end processing with DHL/FedEx delivery in 7–15 business days. Estimated postage THB 2,500.
Japan requires MFA legalization followed by attestation at the สถานทูตญี่ปุ่น. Every document we ship carries the issuing authority's full stamp and signature, certified translation by an MFA-recognized translator, MFA consular legalization, and สถานทูตญี่ปุ่น attestation when required.
Spouse of Japanese, HSP. These use cases require Thai public documents fully processed through the Legalization Chain. Our completed documents are ready to file immediately after all three layers of certification.
Japan is a Hague Apostille Convention 1961 member, but Thailand is not — so Thai documents go through the Legalization Chain instead of receiving an Apostille. Our Legalization Chain takes slightly longer than Apostille but delivers equivalent legal effect. We get every step right the first time so documents aren't rejected at destination.
(1) Sign and have the PoA legalized at the Thai embassy in Japan. (2) Ship originals and copies to our Thailand team. (3) We obtain origin-agency certified copies, translate, MFA-legalize, and สถานทูตญี่ปุ่น-attest. (4) DHL/FedEx ships back to Japan in 7–15 days — total 15–30 days from dispatch.
Bundled cost shipping to Japan ranges THB 4,000–15,000 per document depending on document type, number of copies, translation language, and legalization level (MFA only vs. สถานทูตญี่ปุ่น attestation). Postage ~ THB 2,500. Request a precise bundled quote anytime.
Required documents: original document already certified by the origin agency, certified translation in English or destination language (if needed), translator's certification statement from a registered translator, original Thai national ID card and copy, Power of Attorney with THB 30 stamp duty (if not appearing in person), and a purpose letter from the destination authority.
MFA government fees are THB 200 per copy for standard (2-business-day return) and THB 400 per copy for express (1-business-day return). Our bundled service fee covers document running, follow-up, translation, embassy submission, and DHL/FedEx shipping — starting at THB 1,500 for simple cases and THB 5,000–10,000 for multi-agency documents.
A Notarial Services Attorney certifies signatures, identity, or copies as the first link inside Thailand. MFA Nitikorn certifies that the origin agency's stamp/signature (including the Notary's) is genuine. Embassy Legalization is the final step where the destination embassy authenticates the MFA seal. Documents become usable abroad only after all three layers are complete.
A fully MFA-legalized document carries the red Department of Consular Affairs seal, the Head of Legalization Section's signature, a reference number, an issue date, and explicit wording stating that only the origin agency's stamp and signature are certified. The reference number can be verified in real time on the MFA online verification system.
MFA accepts translations from registered translators or recognized translation companies — list at consular.mfa.go.th. Translations must match the source verbatim including reference numbers, dates, signatures, and stamps. Common languages: English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese.
Book online at qlegal.consular.go.th. Chaeng Watthana hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–14:30 for filing (overall service window 09:00–16:00). Closed weekends and public holidays. Regional branches with legalization service: Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Songkhla, and Phuket.
consular.mfa.go.th
08:30–14:30
77 provinces · Worldwide
฿4,000
