Translate + MFA Legalize: Thai Passport
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Thai passport copy translated and legalized when required by foreign authorities.
About MFA Legalization for Thai Passport
Thai Passport issued by กรมการกงสุล requires consular legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) before being accepted by foreign authorities as an authentic Thai government document.
Service Process
- Send a scan of the Thai Passport via LINE/Email for a no-obligation quote.
- Confirm the order, pay deposit, and submit the original (by mail or in person).
- The translator drafts and reviews the translation before submission.
- Submit the document with translation to the Department of Consular Affairs (timing is assessed on your documents).
- Optional: forward to the destination embassy for further attestation.
- Return the legalized package on the schedule confirmed before work starts.
Common Destinations / Use Cases
- ทำธุรกรรมต่างประเทศ
- ยื่นเอกสารกฎหมาย
Government Fees (per MFA regulations)
- Legalization fees (regular/express) follow the Department of Consular Affairs rates on the filing date and are billed at cost.
- Courier fees (EMS/Kerry) charged separately.
Why use a professional service
- Translators registered with the Ministry of Justice and accepted by the Department of Consular Affairs
- Formatting follows current consular templates, reducing rejection risk
- Document pickup and return — no need to travel to the MFA office
- Tracked workflow with a unique job reference
Post-service policy
If the consular office rejects a document due to a translation defect, we re-do the translation and re-submit at no additional service fee (government fees excluded). This is our service responsibility, not a guarantee of outcome.
Other documents in Personal & Civil Registry Documents
Ask about fees — LINE @THAIL · Tel 064-2894888
Contact us
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Why does Thai Passport need MFA legalization?
So foreign authorities accept it as an authentic Thai government document.
How long does it take?
Turnaround is assessed based on your documents (translation + consular submission + return); our team confirms the schedule with your quote.
Total cost?
Fees: ask our team for a quote · LINE @THAIL (official government fees are billed at cost).
Do I need to visit the MFA office?
No — we handle pickup, submission, and return.
Do you need the original?
Yes, the MFA requires the original document — send by post or drop off at our office.
Does Thai Passport expire?
Most documents do not, but some embassies require issuance within 3-6 months.
Do I also need embassy attestation?
Depends on destination — some require additional embassy attestation after MFA.
What if it is rejected?
We redo and resubmit at no additional service fee (government fees billed at cost).
- Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (document legalisation)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
- HCCH — Apostille Convention status table
Reviewed by the ILC legal team · Review date 4 Oct 2026
This is general information, not advice for your specific case. Requirements, government fees and timing depend on the receiving authority and the latest announcements. Thailand acceded to the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, in force 28 February 2027; until then the legalisation chain applies. Service fee: please ask our team.