When an embassy step is needed
Thailand's Apostille accession takes effect on 28 February 2027. Until then, Thai documents generally go through MFA legalisation, and many destinations also want their own embassy's stamp. Whether the embassy step applies depends on the country and on the authority that will receive the document — not on a general list.
How embassies differ
Embassies set their own rules: some accept walk-in lodging, some need appointments, some require their own forms or a translation into their language, and some only legalise documents already stamped by the MFA. We confirm each embassy's current practice before lodging.
What you usually prepare
The original document (or a certified copy where accepted), a certified translation if the receiving authority wants one, your passport copy, and any authorisation letter if we lodge on your behalf.
FAQ
Can you get any embassy to legalise any document?
No. Each embassy decides what it will legalise. We check first and tell you if a document is unlikely to be accepted.
Will the document be accepted abroad after legalisation?
Legalisation confirms signatures and seals; acceptance is decided by the receiving authority.