Personal Documents
From THB 400 · 1–2 วันทำการ
ID, house registration, birth/marriage/divorce/death certificates
- บัตรประชาชน
- ทะเบียนบ้าน
- สูติบัตร
- ทะเบียนสมรส
- ใบหย่า
Global Translation in 15 Languages — Native + Certified
15 languages × 5 document groups by native and MoJ/NAATI/CATTI-certified translators. Personal, business, education, specialized, and marketing/multimedia work accepted by embassies and government agencies, with chained Notary + MFA + Apostille in one workflow.
Certified by registered translatorsPDPA + GDPR compliant4-hour rush150+ translators in network
Pricing: Request a quote · From THB 400/pageTurnaround: 1–3 business days (4-hr rush)
15 Languages Supported
English
enEnglish · Latin
Global lingua franca, accepted by nearly all embassies
45+ นักแปล MoJ/NAATI/ATA
Chinese (Simplified)
zh-CN简体中文 · Han (Simplified)
For Mainland China, Chinese embassy, CIBTC
22 นักแปล CATTI Level 2+
Chinese (Traditional)
zh-TW繁體中文 · Han (Traditional)
Taiwan, Hong Kong, TECO documents
12 นักแปล Native Taiwan/HK
Japanese
ja日本語 · Kanji/Hiragana/Katakana
Embassy of Japan, ISOJ, seals/inkan matters
18 นักแปล JLPT N1 + certified
Korean
ko한국어 · Hangul
Embassy of ROK, HiKorea, Apostille docs
10 นักแปล TOPIK 6
French
frFrançais · Latin
Embassy of France, Campus France, OFII, Apostille
9 นักแปล DALF C2
German
deDeutsch · Latin+Umlaut
Embassy of Germany, VFS, pension DRV
8 นักแปล beeidigt (sworn)
Spanish
esEspañol · Latin
Embassy of Spain, MAEC Sworn Translator, Apostille
7 นักแปล DELE C2
Russian
ruРусский · Cyrillic
Embassy of Russia, Moscow Apostille, Notarial Chamber
6 นักแปล TORFL C1
Arabic
arالعربية · Arabic (RTL)
Saudi/UAE embassies, MOFA legalization, halal cert
5 นักแปล Native + sworn
Burmese
myမြန်မာ · Burmese
Embassy of Myanmar, labor MOU documents
8 นักแปล native + labor MOU experience
Khmer
kmខ្មែរ · Khmer
Embassy of Cambodia, MFA, MOU labor
5 นักแปล native
Vietnamese
viTiếng Việt · Latin+diacritics
Embassy of Vietnam, Apostille (joined 2025)
6 นักแปล native + MoJ
Italian
itItaliano · Latin
Embassy of Italy, sworn translation, Apostille
5 นักแปล CILS C2
Portuguese
ptPortuguês · Latin
Embassy of Portugal/Brazil, SEF Golden Visa
4 นักแปล CAPLE C2
5 Document Groups
Business & Corporate
From THB 700 · 2–3 วันทำการ
Certificate of incorporation, MOA, financials, contracts, VAT registration
- หนังสือรับรองบริษัท
- บริคณห์สนธิ
- งบการเงิน
- สัญญาจ้าง
- MOU
Education & Academic
From THB 500 · 1–3 วันทำการ
Transcripts, diplomas, certificates, recommendations, SOP
- ทรานสคริปต์
- ใบปริญญา
- ประกาศนียบัตร
- Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
Specialized / Technical
From THB 1,200 · 3–7 วันทำการ
Medical, engineering, legal, patent, technical manuals, research
- รายงานการแพทย์
- ใบสั่งยา
- สิทธิบัตร
- คู่มือเครื่องจักร
- งานวิจัย
Website / Marketing / Multimedia
From THB 900 · 2–5 วันทำการ
Website localization, SEO copy, subtitles, voiceover scripts, brochures
- เว็บไซต์
- SEO copy
- Subtitle
- Voiceover script
- โบรชัวร์
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LINE @NAATI · Tel 094-8958999
A certified translation for official use in Thailand is a complete rendering of the source document together with a signed statement from the translator or translation provider confirming accuracy. When the document is destined for a foreign authority, the translation is normally certified, then legalized by the Department of Consular Affairs of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally endorsed by the embassy of the receiving country when that country is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Requirements differ by receiving authority, so the accepted language pair, certification wording, and legalization chain should be confirmed before translation begins.
Certified translation — frequently asked questions
What makes a translation 'certified' in Thailand?
A certified translation carries a signed declaration from the translator or agency stating that the translation is a true and complete rendering of the original, together with contact details that allow the receiving authority to verify it. Some authorities additionally require the translator's signature to be notarized or the translation to be legalized by the Department of Consular Affairs.
Which languages can be legalized by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
The Department of Consular Affairs generally legalizes documents in Thai and English. Documents in other languages are commonly translated into Thai or English first, and the other-language version is handled by the relevant embassy. Confirm the current practice with the Department of Consular Affairs before scheduling.
Do I need an apostille or consular legalization?
Thailand joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents going to member states can follow the apostille route, while documents for non-member states still follow the consular legalization chain. The receiving authority decides which route it accepts.
Is a NAATI translation the same as a Thai certified translation?
No. NAATI is the Australian accreditation body, and Australian authorities generally expect a NAATI-certified translation. Thai government offices accept translations certified under Thai practice and legalized by the Department of Consular Affairs. Documents moving between the two systems may need both.
Must the original document be submitted, or is a copy enough?
Legalization is normally performed on an original document or on a true copy certified by the issuing authority. Plain photocopies are frequently rejected. Check whether the issuing office can supply an additional original before starting the process.
How long does the full translation and legalization chain take?
Timing depends on the issuing office, the language pair, and the queue at the Department of Consular Affairs and any embassy involved, so the chain should be planned as a sequence of steps rather than a single turnaround. Ask for a step-by-step schedule for your specific document and destination.
Can names be transliterated differently across documents?
Inconsistent transliteration of names is one of the most common reasons files are returned. Provide the spelling exactly as it appears in the passport or on previously accepted documents so that every translation in the file matches.
A working guide to Global Translation Hub EN in Thailand
Global Translation Hub EN is one of the standing service lines that corporate legal departments, embassies, foreign universities, HR compliance teams, and immigration bureaux route their highest-stakes files to. The institutional posture — as opposed to a freelance translator or a generalist firm — is the deliberate reason receiving offices treat the deliverable as finished, not draft. Every Global Translation Hub EN matter is scoped by a senior specialist on LINE Official @NAATI or by email at ilc@thainotary.co.th before any file moves.
How the workflow runs end-to-end
For matters that touch multiple counters — Amphur District Office, DBD, DIP, BOI One Stop, or the Criminal Records Division of the Royal Thai Police — a dedicated runner sequences the visits in the correct legal order, so the client is not sent from one office to another chasing missing signatures.
Who this service is for
Foreign missions in Bangkok and international bodies on framework contracts receive a dedicated key-account manager, standardised invoicing on 30-day net terms, and monthly consolidated statements that meet their internal audit format — no bespoke translation project management on their side.
Coverage, fees, and turnaround
Same-day express is offered for filings tied to a flight, hearing, or academic deadline, subject to counter availability at MFA Chaeng Watthana and the destination embassy. The surcharge is quoted before work begins and is not applied retroactively.
Quality assurance and confidentiality
Every certified translation ships with a translator's declaration on our headed paper carrying the linguist's full name, credential number, and dated signature — the format immigration officers, university registrars, and consular staff are trained to accept without follow-up questions.
Start your Global Translation Hub EN matter today
Reach iLC on LINE Official @NAATI, email ilc@thainotary.co.th, or phone 094-8958999. Office hours are Monday to Sunday, 08:30 to 20:00 Bangkok time. A specialist responds to first-contact messages within one business hour on weekdays and within four hours on weekends and public holidays with a written price, realistic timeline, and a required-documents checklist tailored to your destination country. There is no charge for the initial consultation, and no obligation to proceed after receiving the quote — iLCearns repeat business by delivering the first Global Translation Hub EN matter cleanly and on time, not by locking clients into open-ended retainers.
Local Expert Insight
Expert perspective: Global Translation Hub EN
“The Global Translation Hub EN files we see most often are ones the applicant filed themselves and got rejected for an outdated template or a passport-name mismatch — that's why we audit every document before touching translation.”
กองบรรณาธิการ iLC
Legal Documentation Editorial Team
Cost ladder
| Service tier | Fee range |
|---|---|
| เอกสารเดี่ยว / Single doc | 1,500 – 2,500 THB |
| แปล + Notary / Translation + Notary | 2,500 – 4,500 THB |
| MFA legalization | 3,500 – 5,500 THB |
| Embassy chain / สถานทูต | 5,500 – 8,000 THB |
Timeline (Day 1 → Day N)
- Day 1Intake, document audit, written quote & timeline
- Day 2-3Certified translation + two-tier QA by NAATI/MoJ translators
- Day 3-4MFA Chaengwattana legalization queued & retrieved
- Day 5-7Destination embassy filing & EMS/DHL return to client
Case snapshot (anonymized)
A corporate client (name withheld) needed Global Translation Hub EN on a tight embassy deadline. iLC closed the matter in four business days without a re-file, saving the client roughly two weeks versus a DIY route.
Last reviewed: · Cross-referenced against MFA Consular practice + Lawyers Council of Thailand
Translation and certified translation
- Government document translation
- Transcripts and diplomas
- Interpreter services
- Certified translation at the MFA
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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 · 094-8958999 · 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 · 094-8958999 · ilc@thainotary.co.th
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