Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys
Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.
Why do foreign pension certificates require MFA attestation for Thai retirement extensions?
Consular / Apostille
Quick summary for expats, HR and law firms to "Why do foreign pension certificates require MFA attestation for Thai retirement extensions?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
Do foreign university degrees and transcripts require home-country education ministry approval before Thailand use?
Consular / Apostille
Short answer to "Do foreign university degrees and transcripts require home-country education ministry approval before Thailand use?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
How do foreign earthquake and seismic monitoring station data agreements undergo review?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How do foreign earthquake and seismic monitoring station data agreements undergo review?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
Will a Thai Notary draft an English Affidavit for me?
Notary Public
Short answer to "Will a Thai Notary draft an English Affidavit for me?" — 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. The notarised document remains valid indefinitely, but consulates and banks abroad usually accept it only within 3–6 months of issuance. Send a photo of your document to LINE @Thainotary and we'll quote and schedule within 15 minutes.
What foreign financial proofs are required for Thailand Destination Thailand (DTV) Visas?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "What foreign financial proofs are required for Thailand Destination Thailand (DTV) Visas?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
How are corporate legalization workflows managed when foreign signatories pass away?
Consular / Apostille
Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How are corporate legalization workflows managed when foreign signatories pass away?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
Do VAT registration certificates (Por Por 20) and corporate balance sheets require Revenue Department stamps prior to MFA?
Consular / Apostille
Quick summary for expats, HR and law firms to "Do VAT registration certificates (Por Por 20) and corporate balance sheets require Revenue Department stamps prior to MFA?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.
How do foreign authentic product authorized dealer certificates undergo MFA legalization?
Consular / Apostille
Practitioner's view to "How do foreign authentic product authorized dealer certificates undergo MFA legalization?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee starts at THB 1,500–4,500 per set depending on volume and urgency. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).