Legalize FBI Identity History Summary (IHS) for American Nationals in Thailand
Notary → United States Foreign Ministry → U.S. Embassy Bangkok (Wireless Road) → certified Thai translation → Thai MFA. Complete chain for Thai official use. · 35-55 วัน · from THB 9,400
QuotableUnited States is NOT a Hague member — Police Clearance requires full legalization chain: Notary → United States Foreign Ministry → U.S. Embassy Bangkok (Wireless Road) → certified Thai translation → Thai MFA endorsement.
Legalization Chain
- 1. Obtain FBI Identity History Summary (IHS)
- 2. Notarize at United States Notary Public
- 3. Legalize at United States Foreign Ministry
- 4. Legalize at U.S. Embassy Bangkok (Wireless Road)
- 5. Certified Thai translation + Thai MFA endorsement
- 6. Delivery: ready to file at Immigration / Amphur / PR
FAQ
Does my United States PC need Apostille or Embassy Legalization?
Full-chain legalization: Notary → Foreign Ministry United States → U.S. Embassy Bangkok (Wireless Road).
Do I still need Thai translation + MFA?
Yes — regardless of whether the source certificate carries Apostille or full Consular Legalization from the destination country, Thai government authorities (Immigration, Ministry of Labour, Amphoe registrar) require certified Thai translation by a registered translator plus Thai MFA Department of Consular Affairs endorsement before the document is legally usable inside Thailand.
Total processing time?
35-55 วัน end-to-end.
All-inclusive price?
From THB 9,400 — includes PC + Legalization + Thai translation + MFA.
Document validity?
Thai Immigration / Amphur typically requires PC dated within 3 months — all legalization steps must complete within that window.
Legalization for Other Nationalities
พิสูจน์ด้วย ตัวเลข · รางวัล · เสียงลูกค้าจริง
8 ปี · 10,000+ เคส · 50+ ภาษา · 6 ทนายโนตารี · ครอบคลุม 127 พื้นที่ทั่วประเทศไทย
- 5–7 วันIssuance window
- สตช.Issuing authority
- Apostille-readyMFA legalisation ready
- 30+Destination countries