What is the Apostille process in Thailand step-by-step?
6 steps: (1) Notarize original or get government issue; (2) Certified translation if needed; (3) Submit to MFA Chaeng Watthana; (4) Pay THB 400/page standard or 800/page rush; (5) Pickup 3–5 days; (6) Use abroad in any of 125+ Hague countries.
Detailed Answer
Apostille issuance in Thailand follows a 6-step process under the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA) at Chaeng Watthana: (1) Source document must be either an original government-issued certificate (birth, marriage, household reg, criminal record) OR a notarized private document (POA, affidavit, corporate resolution) by a Notarial Services Attorney; (2) If the original is in Thai and destination uses English/other language, attach certified translation; (3) Submit at MFA legalization counter — book online slot or walk-in; (4) Pay THB 400/page standard (2 business days) or THB 800/page rush (same-day, submitted before 11:00); (5) Collect at counter or by courier; (6) Apostille is single-step and valid in all 125+ Hague Convention countries without further legalization. NPT handles all 6 steps for THB 2,500–6,500 + government fees.