Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand
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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand is located at 13th Fl., Ocean Tower II, 75/6-7 Sukhumvit 19, Watthana, Bangkok. Thai documents submitted to the embassy normally have to be translated into an accepted language and legalized by the Department of Consular Affairs at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the embassy appointment. iLC handles translation, consular legalization and submission end to end.
Location & contact
📍 13th Fl., Ocean Tower II, 75/6-7 Sukhumvit 19, Watthana, Bangkok
Commonly required documents
- • Apostille
- • แปลอังกฤษ
iLC services for the Embassy of Sri Lanka
- • Certified translation by accredited translators (fees quoted on request)
- • Notary Public certification (fees quoted on request)
- • MFA consular legalization (confirm the current government fee with MFA; handling quoted on request)
- • Embassy submission on your behalf (fees quoted on request)
- • Domestic and international delivery at carrier rates
Post-service policy: if the embassy returns documents for translation or formatting issues, iLC re-issues the corrected file at no extra service charge. Government fees are billed at actual cost.
FAQ — Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand
Where is the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand located?
13th Fl., Ocean Tower II, 75/6-7 Sukhumvit 19, Watthana, Bangkok. Always confirm opening hours and the appointment channel on the embassy’s official website before travelling.
Can iLC translate and certify documents for the Embassy of Sri Lanka?
Yes — certified translation, legalization of the translation at the Department of Consular Affairs (Thai MFA), and submission to the embassy. Fees depend on document type, number of sets and each embassy’s own requirements; send your files for an assessment before we start.
Is an appointment required?
Most embassies in Bangkok require an online appointment booked through their own system. Availability differs by mission; our team can check the calendar and book on your behalf.
What is the usual order of certification for Thai documents?
Obtain the original from the issuing Thai authority, have it translated into the language the embassy accepts, have the translation and translator’s signature legalized by the Department of Consular Affairs, then submit to the embassy. Private documents must first be attested by a Thai notarial services attorney.
Does the Hague Apostille remove the embassy step?
If the destination country is a party to the Apostille Convention and accepts an Apostille for that document type, no further embassy legalization is needed. If it is not a party, or the receiving body requires otherwise, the embassy step still applies. Check party status at hcch.net.
Can photocopies be used instead of originals?
Consular and embassy legalization generally require the original document or a copy certified by the issuing authority. Self-made photocopies are usually rejected.
How long does the process take?
Turnaround depends on the consular department’s queue and the embassy’s appointment slots, so a fixed number of days cannot be promised in advance. We give an estimated window once the documents have been reviewed.
Consular legalization, Apostille and embassies
- MFA legalization
- Outbound legalization
- Inbound legalization
- Apostille (corporate)
- Apostille (education)
- Embassy directory
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Go deeper on Legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs
These guides outline possible certification steps; confirm the receiving authority's current requirements before filing:
- 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 @THAIL · 092-0170000 · Contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th
Documents usually required
- Freshly issued original Thai civil or corporate record from the issuing office
- Complete English translation of every page, with the translator's statement of accuracy
- Copy of the document holder's passport or Thai national ID card
- Power of attorney with ID copies of both parties if someone else files on your behalf
Common reasons a bundle is rejected
- Countries outside the Apostille Convention still need a further endorsement at the destination embassy.
- Translations that use an unofficial English name for a Thai agency are sent back for correction.
- 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.
How the process runs — Legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs
- Obtain a freshly issued original from the office that produced the record and check that every page is present.
- Prepare a complete translation with the translator's statement of accuracy attached.
- File for legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the original and the translation together.
- Complete the next certification layer required by the destination country — Apostille, or legalization at that country's embassy in Thailand.
- Collect the finished bundle, scan a full copy for your records, then submit it in the format the receiving authority specifies.
Fees and processing times are set by each authority and vary by document and destination — confirm them with the responsible agency.
Handling it yourself vs letting iLC run it
| Aspect | Doing it yourself | With iLC |
|---|---|---|
| Working out which steps apply | You read each authority's rules yourself, and usually learn a step was missing only after the bundle is refused. | Our advisers review the documents before work starts and sequence translation, notarisation, MFA, and embassy in one pass. |
| Time spent filing | Repeat trips to each office, queueing and collecting in person. | We file on your behalf; you send scans and receive the finished set by post or courier. |
| Risk that the translation is refused | Agency names, job titles, and the certification wording often do not match what the receiving office accepts. | We use terminology and certificate formats the receiving authority has accepted before, with two-stage proof-reading. |
| If the bundle is rejected | You diagnose the cause and refile yourself, losing a full cycle. | We identify the cause, correct it, and refile without you starting over, with progress reported along the way. |
What clients typically use this for
- Visa and residency filings
- Marriage and family registration abroad
- Cross-border corporate transactions
Talk to us before you commit to anything
Many clients arrive with one set of documents while the destination expects a different one. We start by asking where you are filing, for what purpose, and by when — then tell you plainly what is required, including the steps you can complete yourself at no extra cost. A team with over 15 years in cross-border documentation is available before you spend time on the wrong route.
- Destination requirements explained in plain language.
- A clear statement of which steps your case needs and which it does not.
- Help sequencing multiple documents across multiple authorities.
Consult us at LINE @THAIL · 092-0170000 · Contact@thailaw-accounting.co.th
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