Choosing a translation, notarisation or visa provider in Thailand
This page does not rank providers. It lists the checks a filer can perform independently before deciding: the attorney licence and Notarial Services Attorney registration, Ministry of Justice translator registration, the receiving authority's written requirements, the correct order of legalisation or apostille steps, and realistic processing times. Pick the cluster that matches your document to see the full criteria.
Recommended document translation (Thai nationals)
Choose a translation provider by where the document is going, not by price. For consular or embassy filing, the translator must be willing to sign the certification page and attach an ID copy. For court or justice-sector use, confirm the translator is registered with the Ministry of Justice, and always ask to see a sample certification page before ordering.
Recommended document translation (foreign nationals)
Foreign nationals using documents in Thailand should pick a provider that can state the order plainly: authenticate at source, then translate, then certify in Thailand. Documents issued abroad must first be authenticated in the issuing country, then translated into Thai or English, then have the translation certified by the Department of Consular Affairs for Thai government use.
Recommended document certification (Thai nationals)
Before choosing a certification provider, pin down what the destination requires. A Notarial Services Attorney witnesses signatures on documents you sign yourself; Thai official records sent abroad usually route through the Department of Consular Affairs and then the destination embassy. A good provider maps the full order and flags where queues occur.
Recommended document certification (foreign nationals)
Foreign nationals in Thailand should first separate Thai-issued from foreign-issued documents. Thai documents go to the Department of Consular Affairs, then the destination embassy. Foreign documents must be authenticated in the issuing country first, then translated and certified here. A competent provider states this order on the first enquiry.
Recommended visa services (Thai nationals)
Judge a visa-filing assistant on transparency. A legitimate provider states that only the embassy decides, never guarantees approval, itemises embassy fees separately from service fees, and refuses to fabricate financial or relationship evidence — which causes refusals and long-term records.
Recommended Thailand visa services (foreign nationals)
Foreign nationals planning a longer stay should pick a provider that screens eligibility before selling a service. Each Thai visa class carries its own income, age, employment, and reporting conditions, and a competent provider also explains the obligations that continue after approval, not just the approval itself.
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Key facts at a glance — End-to-end certification and translation
- Indicative price
- From Request a quote — a firm quote is always given before work starts
- Turnaround
- 1–7 business days by document type and receiving authority
- What you receive
- Properly certified documents plus guidance on the next filing step
- Service coverage
- Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.
Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.
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Documents you need to prepare — Certification and translation service
- 1Valid original passport or Thai ID card of the person signing
- 2Original documents or complete colour scans of every page
- 3The receiving authority and your filing deadline
- 4Your preferred contact channel — phone, LINE or email
Before you start
- • Multi-page documents should be bound and cross-sealed at the joints before certification.
- • Keep a copy of everything submitted in case the receiving authority requests further evidence later.
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The paths most clients take next — ask us by phone, LINE or email at any step.
Primary sources from official authorities
The guidance on this page follows the rules published by the authorities below. Always confirm the current version on the official site before filing.