Is Thailand an Apostille country?
Yes — Thailand acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention 1961 in 2026. The Department of Consular Affairs (MFA) is the designated Competent Authority issuing Apostilles. NPT processes Apostilles in 5–7 working days from THB 3,500 per document.
Detailed Answer
Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents in 2025, with entry into force in 2026. Designated Competent Authority: Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Chaeng Watthana Building, Bangkok. Documents eligible for Apostille: notarial acts (NSA-certified), court documents, administrative documents (birth/marriage/death certificates, police clearance, education credentials issued by Thai authorities). Process via NPT: (1) NSA notarisation if private document (THB 1,500); (2) MFA Apostille (~THB 2,000 government fee + NPT facilitation); (3) returned with embossed Apostille certificate accepted in 125+ Hague member states. Total NPT package: THB 3,500–5,500, 5–7 working days. For non-Hague countries (e.g. UAE, Saudi Arabia, China for now), use the traditional MFA + embassy legalisation chain.