Thai National ID Card Translation for Foreign Use
How to translate and legalize a Thai national ID card (Bat Prachachon) for overseas use.

Frequently asked questions
Why translate an ID card?
For Thai citizens applying for foreign visas, opening foreign bank accounts, or proving identity abroad.
Does MFA legalize ID cards?
Yes — once certified translation is attached.
Go deeper on Certified translation in every language pair
Our advisory team has run these certification chains for 15+ years. Two references we keep updated for clients:
- Step-by-step playbook: documents, order of certification, rejection risks
- Route comparison: which certification path your receiving authority accepts
Not sure which route applies? Send us the scan — LINE @NAATI · 080-5578887 · ilc@thainotary.co.th
Documents usually required
- Original document plus one clear copy of every page
- Copy of the passport or Thai national ID card of the signatory
- Written statement of the purpose and the receiving authority
- Supporting records the receiving authority lists in its own checklist
Common reasons a bundle is rejected
- Confirm which body certifies the translation before work begins; requirements differ by destination.
- Keep one glossary per case so names and titles never drift between documents.
- Spell every name exactly as it appears in the passport, across every document in the same bundle.
Prefer not to handle the chain yourself? Send the scans and we run every step for you, from translation to the final endorsement.
What clients typically use this for
- Official filings in any language pair
- Contracts and corporate records
- Personal and civil documents
Support continues after delivery
Document work rarely ends with one submission: the receiving authority may request more, or you may need to file again next year. We keep a digital copy set and a record of the certification route used for every job, so the next round starts from the right point, and you can consult us when the destination changes its requirements. Handled by a team with more than 15 years of experience.
- The certification route of each job is recorded for the next round.
- Guidance when the destination requests additional documents later.
- New document sets checked for consistency with what you already filed.
Consult us at LINE @NAATI · 080-5578887 · ilc@thainotary.co.th
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