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Translation + Apostille Bundle — End-to-End for 126 Hague Countries

One-stop translation + MFA authentication + Apostille bundle for use in 126 Hague Convention member states. NYC handles translation, QA, MFA and Apostille filing in person at the Consular Department.

Hague members
126
Turnaround
10 days
From
THB 3,500
Documents delivered
12,000+
Quick answer

Thai↔English translation + MFA + Apostille bundles start at THB 3,500 (up to 3 pages) delivered within 10 business days. Covers birth certificates, marriage certificates, house registration, single-status affidavits, degrees, transcripts, police clearance, and corporate documents.

Thailand & the 1961 Hague Convention

Thailand acceded on 5 Oct 2023 with entry into force on 15 Jul 2024. Thai documents heading to the 126 member states (US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, etc.) now need one Apostille instead of the 3-4 step legalization chain — saving 2-3 weeks.

Non-Hague countries still requiring legalization

China, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan — MFA authentication followed by destination embassy stamps. NYC coordinates all 45 embassies in Thailand including appointment booking.

Common rejection causes

1) Translations older than 6 months for status documents 2) Missing garuda seal on originals 3) Passport spelling mismatched to translation 4) Missing origin-country Apostille before Thai use (some jurisdictions require Apostille of original first, then translation + Apostille again).

Transparent pricing

Translation THB 500-800/page + MFA THB 400/stamp + Apostille THB 200/sheet + THB 500 courier = THB 3,500-6,500 per standard bundle. No hidden fees — every line is on the quote.

How it works

  1. 1. Scan + destination country

    We assess Hague vs non-Hague in 30 minutes via LINE @nycli and send a fixed-fee quote.

  2. 2. Certified translation

    Ministry of Justice / NAATI translators sign the translation with a bound Affidavit of Translation.

  3. 3. Two-pass QA

    An independent reviewer compares source vs translation before filing — reject rate below 0.5%.

  4. 4. MFA authentication

    Filed in person at the Consular Department, Chaeng Watthana. Standard fee THB 400/stamp, express THB 800 for 1-day service.

  5. 5. Apostille or legalization

    Apostille for the 126 Hague states (effective 15 Jul 2024) or embassy legalization for non-Hague — NYC queues and tracks both.

FAQ

Can I use a 2-year-old translation?

House registration and degrees — indefinitely | single-status / good-conduct — must be ≤6 months | police clearance — ≤3 months.

Apostille original or translation first?

Depends on destination — US/UK accept Apostille of translation directly | Germany/Italy require Apostille of original first, then translation + Apostille again. NYC sequences per current rules.

3-day rush possible?

Yes — 60% rush surcharge on translation + THB 800 express MFA + 1-day Apostille = THB 6,500-9,500 per bundle.

Foreign Apostille inbound?

Yes. For documents flowing into Thailand we work with partner agents in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada who obtain the Apostille at source. We then handle the certified Thai translation and, where the receiving Thai authority requires it, the local certification step.

Pick-up options?

You can collect at our Silom office beside BTS Sala Daeng, or we can send the completed set by EMS or Kerry anywhere in Thailand. For overseas delivery we use DHL Express with tracking, and we photograph every document set before dispatch so you have a record of what left our office.

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