37–72 / 1,296 件のパターン · 主な所管機関: Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required). 書類種別・発行元の県/国・提出目的の組み合わせです。各パターンの詳細な説明はタイ語版の全件ライブラリに掲載しています。
Certified translations into and out of Thai are prepared in the format expected by the receiving authority — including MFA Department of Legalisation, Thai courts, and foreign embassies.
重要ポイント
提出先がどの認証(弁護士/外務省/登録翻訳者)を求めるか事前に確認してください
氏名の綴りはパスポートと1文字も違わないようにします
海外提出用の翻訳は、その後に領事認証やアポスティーユが必要になることが一般的です
日数は目安であり、認証機関の混雑状況により変動します
手続の流れ(概要)
ステップ
実施主体
必要書類
所要目安
1. Confirm the certification format the receiving body requires
Applicant + receiving authority
Published requirements or the authority's written reply
approx. 1 day
2. Translate and proofread names, numbers and legal terms
Translator and reviser
Legible original + passport copy
approx. 1–3 working days
3. Issue the certificate of translation accuracy
Translator or Notarial Services Attorney, as required
Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys
Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.
Are there mobile notary services available on weekends in Phuket?
Notary Public
Practitioner's view to "Are there mobile notary services available on weekends in Phuket?" — Typical fees are お見積り per document set depending on pages, complexity and language, with sworn/certified translation billed separately if needed. In Thailand notarial services are performed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand — the document is then eligible for MFA legalization or Apostille (in force from 28 February 2027 (entry into force for Thailand)) before use overseas. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes. Process in brief: (1) check whether a parent authority must endorse the document first — a school, hospital or line department; (2) translate into the required language; (3) certify the translation; (4) complete the next certification layer; (5) submit within the validity window the destination accepts. What to prepare: the full original set, colour scans of every page for translation proofing, an English spelling list for all people and place names, and any extra items listed on the destination authority's own checklist. Common pitfall: never unstaple or re-bind a certified set. Removing the staple is treated as breaking the seal and the destination may reject the whole file; photocopy without dismantling it. Practitioner's tip: treat the destination authority's own published checklist as the final reference; country-specific rules change, and we will review that checklist with you before filing.
In practice, can an electronic signature or online signing platform be used for a litigation power of attorney appointing counsel abroad?
Notary Public
Per the Lawyers Council of Thailand's Notarial Services rules to "In practice, can an electronic signature or online signing platform be used for a litigation power of attorney appointing counsel abroad?" — Standard turnaround is 1 business day; same-day service is available by appointment for straightforward files. You must sign in front of the attorney with your original passport; the attorney affixes the notarial seal, signature, register number and date so the document is accepted abroad. Walk-in and mobile-notary appointments both available — call 094-895-8999 to confirm a slot.
Process in brief: (1) check whether a parent authority must endorse the document first — a school, hospital or line department; (2) translate into the required language; (3) certify the translation; (4) complete the next certification layer; (5) submit within the validity window the destination accepts.
What to prepare: the original, a signed certified-true copy, a completed application form, a contact number reachable during office hours, and the name of the destination authority so the correct certification format is applied.
Common pitfall: the single largest cause of rejection is an English spelling that does not match the passport. Always take the passport spelling as authoritative and confirm it before translation starts.
Practitioner's tip: keep colour scans of every certified page. If a courier loses the set, digital copies make re-issue and verification dramatically faster.
What transport rules govern Thai driving license translations into English and Japanese?
Certified translation
Quick summary for expats, HR teams and law firms to "What transport rules govern Thai driving license translations into English and Japanese?" — Multi-language certified translation for use in Thailand runs in three layers: translation by a native/MFA-recognised translator, a certificate of accuracy sealed by the translation company or a Notary Public lawyer, then MFA legalisation of that translation. Government fees are THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (filed before 11:30); translation itself is priced per page/word and by language rarity. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.
Process in brief: (1) check whether a parent authority must endorse the document first — a school, hospital or line department; (2) translate into the required language; (3) certify the translation; (4) complete the next certification layer; (5) submit within the validity window the destination accepts.
What to prepare: the original or a certified extract from the issuing authority, a copy of the holder's ID or passport, a power of attorney if someone files on your behalf, and the exact English spelling of every name as it appears in the passport.
Common pitfall: never unstaple or re-bind a certified set. Removing the staple is treated as breaking the seal and the destination may reject the whole file; photocopy without dismantling it.
Practitioner's tip: keep colour scans of every certified page. If a courier loses the set, digital copies make re-issue and verification dramatically faster.
Is a NAATI translation required for a Thai surname change certificate issued after marriage?
NAATI translation
Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "Is a NAATI translation required for a Thai surname change certificate issued after marriage?" — The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
Process in brief: (1) tell us the destination country and purpose so the correct chain is set from day one; (2) re-issue the original if it is older than the destination's limit; (3) translate and proofread twice against the source; (4) certify in the correct order; (5) return the sealed set with a digital copy for your records.
What to prepare: an intact original that is not torn or laminated, evidence of any name change where the document does not match your current name, a passport copy, and a power of attorney with ID copies of both grantor and agent.
Common pitfall: the single largest cause of rejection is an English spelling that does not match the passport. Always take the passport spelling as authoritative and confirm it before translation starts.
Practitioner's tip: keep colour scans of every certified page. If a courier loses the set, digital copies make re-issue and verification dramatically faster.
Are there additional fees for 24-hour urgent multi-language document translation services?
Certified translation
Practitioner's view to "Are there additional fees for 24-hour urgent multi-language document translation services?" — Every translation ships with a Certificate of Accuracy carrying the translator's name, a job reference number and the company seal — the format Thai ministries, embassies and universities expect. MFA Thailand only certifies the Thai–English pair, so a third-language original is either relayed through English or translated directly into Thai with a signed translator declaration attached to every page. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we quote the language pair, chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
Process in brief: (1) confirm the original was issued by the competent authority and is still within the accepted validity window; (2) have it translated by a translator the destination accepts; (3) obtain certification of the signature/translation; (4) add destination-embassy legalisation only where Apostille is not accepted; (5) proof names, dates and reference numbers before dispatch.
What to prepare: the full original set, colour scans of every page for translation proofing, an English spelling list for all people and place names, and any extra items listed on the destination authority's own checklist.
Common pitfall: never unstaple or re-bind a certified set. Removing the staple is treated as breaking the seal and the destination may reject the whole file; photocopy without dismantling it.
Practitioner's tip: treat the destination authority's own published checklist as the final reference; country-specific rules change, and we will review that checklist with you before filing.
For several documents at once, how should civil-registry translation for a visa file be batched to avoid gaps and reduce cost?
Certified translation
Quick summary for expats, HR teams and law firms to "For several documents at once, how should civil-registry translation for a visa file be batched to avoid gaps and reduce cost?" — Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, with entry into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027, so outbound documents to member states need one Apostille from MFA instead of a destination-embassy step, except for states that objected to the accession. We cover English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Hindi, Vietnamese, Myanmar, Lao, Khmer, Indonesian, Malay, Tagalog, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Eastern European languages. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we quote the language pair, chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
Process in brief: (1) assemble the complete file before filing — partial filings lose a queue slot; (2) match every spelling to the passport; (3) file the whole set together so the stamps carry one date; (4) inspect the stamps at the counter; (5) ship with tracked delivery.
What to prepare: the original or a certified extract from the issuing authority, a copy of the holder's ID or passport, a power of attorney if someone files on your behalf, and the exact English spelling of every name as it appears in the passport.
Common pitfall: official fees and service windows change. Verify the current rate and turnaround directly with the certifying authority before you fix a budget or a travel date.
Practitioner's tip: send us photographs of the documents before work begins. We will confirm the correct chain, an honest timeline, and anything still missing so you do not lose a filing slot.
In practice, how long will Germany keep accepting a document once notarisation by a Notarial Services Attorney is done?
Notary Public
Practitioner's view to "In practice, how long will Germany keep accepting a document once notarisation by a Notarial Services Attorney is done?" — Typical fees are お見積り per document set depending on pages, complexity and language, with sworn/certified translation billed separately if needed. In Thailand notarial services are performed by a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand — the document is then eligible for MFA legalization or Apostille (in force from 28 February 2027 (entry into force for Thailand)) before use overseas. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT). Process in brief: (1) assemble the complete file before filing — partial filings lose a queue slot; (2) match every spelling to the passport; (3) file the whole set together so the stamps carry one date; (4) inspect the stamps at the counter; (5) ship with tracked delivery. What to prepare: the original, the translation kept unbound from the source until certification, passport copies of every person named in the document, and any relationship evidence such as a house registration or marriage certificate if the destination asks for it. Common pitfall: the single largest cause of rejection is an English spelling that does not match the passport. Always take the passport spelling as authoritative and confirm it before translation starts. Practitioner's tip: send us photographs of the documents before work begins. We will confirm the correct chain, an honest timeline, and anything still missing so you do not lose a filing slot.
Can a NAATI certified translator translate a Thai Certificate of Naturalization or Renunciation of Citizenship?
NAATI translation
Quick summary for expats & migration agents to "Can a NAATI certified translator translate a Thai Certificate of Naturalization or Renunciation of Citizenship?" — The translation is produced by a NAATI-Certified Translator (Thai↔English), stamped with the practitioner's signature, ID number, certification tier and expiry — accepted by the Department of Home Affairs, INZ, AHPRA, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia and ACS. Documents may be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount as a PDF — Home Affairs has accepted digital NAATI certifications since 2016; no wet-ink original is required unless the receiving tribunal (AAT/court) demands sight of the paper copy. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).
Process in brief: (1) check whether a parent authority must endorse the document first — a school, hospital or line department; (2) translate into the required language; (3) certify the translation; (4) complete the next certification layer; (5) submit within the validity window the destination accepts.
What to prepare: the original, the translation kept unbound from the source until certification, passport copies of every person named in the document, and any relationship evidence such as a house registration or marriage certificate if the destination asks for it.
Common pitfall: the single largest cause of rejection is an English spelling that does not match the passport. Always take the passport spelling as authoritative and confirm it before translation starts.
Practitioner's tip: keep colour scans of every certified page. If a courier loses the set, digital copies make re-issue and verification dramatically faster.
Practitioner guidance — General and specialised document translation
Competent authority: Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required)
Practitioner guidance
✓Obtain freshly issued civil-registration extracts before translating; many authorities accept only documents issued within roughly 3–6 months (verify with the receiving office).
✓Send high-resolution colour scans of every page, including pages carrying stamps and signatures.
✓List proper nouns that must stay consistent — company, institution and job titles — across the whole document set.
✓If several countries are involved, translate into English first as a pivot, then decide on further target languages.
✓Keep translation files and certificates together; the next filing usually reuses the same set while still valid.
Pitfalls — why documents get rejected
!Name spelling in the translation does not match the passport — the single most common rejection cause.
!Submitting an old photocopy instead of a freshly issued registry extract.
!The source document expires while the translation waits in the certification queue.
!Stamps, signatures or reverse-side text left untranslated.
!Using a translation certified under one system where the authority requires another.
署名や本人確認が必要な段階と、委任状で代理可能な段階があります。Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required) の規定と書類の種類により異なるため、来訪前に条件をご確認ください。 個別のご事情はお電話・LINE・メールでスタッフにご確認ください。 本内容は一般的な案内です。要件・所要期間は変更される場合がありますので、申請前に必ず所管当局の最新情報をご確認ください。
一般・専門文書の翻訳の料金がページに表示されていないのはなぜですか。
ページ数・言語・認証の段数、および Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required) が公告に基づき徴収する公的手数料によって範囲が大きく異なるため、単一の金額の掲示はかえって誤解を招きます。実際の書類を拝見したうえでご案内しています。 個別のご事情はお電話・LINE・メールでスタッフにご確認ください。 本内容は一般的な案内です。要件・所要期間は変更される場合がありますので、申請前に必ず所管当局の最新情報をご確認ください。
一般・専門文書の翻訳で書類が差し戻される主な原因は何ですか。
綴りや氏名の不一致、原本と写しの取り違え、提出先が求める経路を経ていない認証などが実際に見られる原因です。判断に迷う場合は Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required) または当方スタッフに事前にご確認ください。 個別のご事情はお電話・LINE・メールでスタッフにご確認ください。 本内容は一般的な案内です。要件・所要期間は変更される場合がありますので、申請前に必ず所管当局の最新情報をご確認ください。
一般・専門文書の翻訳の主たる所管当局は Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required) です。提出先が指定する経路以外で取得した認証は、内容が正しくても受理されないことがあります。 個別のご事情はお電話・LINE・メールでスタッフにご確認ください。 本内容は一般的な案内です。要件・所要期間は変更される場合がありますので、申請前に必ず所管当局の最新情報をご確認ください。
一般・専門文書の翻訳の最新要件はどこで確認できますか。
Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required) の公告を直接ご確認ください。当ページが根拠としている公式情報源は https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice/legalization · https://www.dopa.go.th/ です。規定は随時改訂されるため、毎回最新版をご確認ください。 個別のご事情はお電話・LINE・メールでスタッフにご確認ください。 本内容は一般的な案内です。要件・所要期間は変更される場合がありますので、申請前に必ず所管当局の最新情報をご確認ください。
一般・専門文書の翻訳にはどのくらいの期間がかかりますか。
所要期間は一定ではなく、Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required) の受付状況・書類の種類・提出先機関により変動します。そのため固定の日数は掲載していません。実際の期限より余裕を持って着手し、渡航や提出の予定を組む前に現在の状況をご確認ください。 個別のご事情はお電話・LINE・メールでスタッフにご確認ください。 本内容は一般的な案内です。要件・所要期間は変更される場合がありますので、申請前に必ず所管当局の最新情報をご確認ください。
一般・専門文書の翻訳で取得した書類に有効期限はありますか。
有効期限を定めるのはサービス提供者ではなく提出先機関です。発行後一定期間内の書類のみを受理する機関も多いため、先に提出先の基準を確認したうえで Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (when translation certification is required) での手続きを開始してください。 個別のご事情はお電話・LINE・メールでスタッフにご確認ください。 本内容は一般的な案内です。要件・所要期間は変更される場合がありますので、申請前に必ず所管当局の最新情報をご確認ください。
How much does a certified translation cost in Thailand?
Pricing depends on language pair and document length, but standard certificates (birth, marriage, education) start at 500–お見積り per page with same-day turnaround in Bangkok.
Are certified translations from Thailand accepted abroad?
Yes — a certified translation produced by an MoJ-registered or court-sworn translator, then notarized and MFA-legalized (or apostilled), is accepted by embassies, universities and immigration authorities worldwide.
確認済みの専門資格
• Member, Lawyers Council of Thailand (สภาทนายความ) — 確認する
• Registered certified translator, Ministry of Justice (Thailand) — 確認する
• Recognized agent for MFA Legalization Division, Thailand — 確認する
Composite cases similar to this page — General and specialised document translation
Composite cases assembled from commonly seen matters — not individual clients, no personal data.
bank statement from Lampang for a family-reunion visa filing
an authorised representative of a Thai-registered company from Lampang — a tight travel or filing deadline required resequencing the work
What we handled: tracked progress between steps and reported status along the way · arranged the signing or lodgement appointment and listed what to bring · reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began
What clients usually ask in matters like this: if the destination rejects this set, do we start over from scratch?
Indicative timeline: roughly 3–7 working days end to end
bank statement from Switzerland for use in foreign court proceedings
a Thai–foreign couple filing together from Switzerland — some certified copies were older than the destination's freshness rule
What we handled: prepared the translation and reconciled every name spelling against the passport · sequenced the certification chain to match the destination authority's rules · arranged the signing or lodgement appointment and listed what to bring · tracked progress between steps and reported status along the way
What clients usually ask in matters like this: are true originals required, or will certified copies do?
Indicative timeline: roughly 10–20 working days end to end
birth certificate from China for a permanent-residence application
a foreign national living in Thailand from China — a tight travel or filing deadline required resequencing the work
What we handled: tracked progress between steps and reported status along the way · arranged the signing or lodgement appointment and listed what to bring · reviewed the source documents and flagged which ones needed re-issuing before work began
What clients usually ask in matters like this: who must certify the translation for it to be accepted at destination?
Indicative timeline: roughly 3–7 working days end to end