Document Legalisation in Thailand: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassies
I’m Poy, and I legalise documents so they are accepted in another country: Thai documents for Belgium and Europe, and European documents for Thailand. I take care of the Department of Consular Affairs (Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs), the translation and the embassy, so you don’t have to queue or travel to Bangkok.
Tell me where the document will be used and I’ll tell you exactly which steps it needs, before you pay for anything.
What's included
- A check of your documents and of what the destination country asks for
- Translation (Thai, English, French or Dutch) when needed
- Submission and collection at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Embassy legalisation in Bangkok (for example Belgium or the Netherlands) when needed
- Documents sent back to you by post or DHL
Not included: government fees per document, listed in your quote.
What is legalisation?
Legalisation is the official confirmation that the signature and stamp on a document are genuine, so the authorities of another country accept it. Today, Thai documents used abroad, and foreign documents used in Thailand, go through a chain of legalisations: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then the embassy.
Apostille: what changes on 28 February 2027
- Thailand joined the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026. The Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027.
- Until 27 February 2027, nothing changes: documents still need the full legalisation chain (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy).
- From 28 February 2027, for countries that apply the Convention with Thailand, an apostille should replace the embassy legalisation. Translations will still be needed.
- I follow the new procedure closely and will update this page as soon as it starts. If your file is planned around that date, ask me which route is best.
Two directions
Thai documents for use in Europe
- Certified at the Department of Consular Affairs (Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Translated by a translator recognised by the embassy, or by a sworn translator in Europe
- Legalised by the embassy of the country where you will use it (for example the Belgian Embassy)
- Typical use: registering a Thai marriage in Belgium, family reunification, a visa, a birth registration
European documents for use in Thailand
- Legalised in the country that issued it (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Legalised by the Thai embassy in that country
- Translated into Thai and the translation certified at the Department of Consular Affairs
- Typical use: Kor Ror 22 after a marriage abroad, divorce, marriage in Thailand
Belgian documents for Thailand? See Belgian documents for use in Thailand.
Documents I legalise
- Marriage certificates (Kor Ror 2, Kor Ror 3) and divorce certificates
- Birth certificates and house registration (tabien baan)
- Name and surname change certificates
- Single status certificates and affidavits
- Police clearance certificates (see criminal record)
- Diplomas, transcripts and other official documents
What I do for you
- Check the chain: I ask which office will receive the document and confirm which legalisations and translation it needs.
- Originals: you send me the original documents. From Europe, DHL picks them up at your home.
- Translation: I arrange the translation into the right language. See certified translation.
- Ministry and embassy: I submit and collect the documents at the Department of Consular Affairs and at the embassy.
- Back to you: I send the legalised documents to your address.
Good to know
- Originals only: legalisation is done on the original document with a physical signature and stamp, not on a scan or a copy.
- Legalise only what you need: each office has its own rules, so I check them first to avoid paying for steps you don’t need.
- Belgian Embassy fee: €25 per document, paid in baht (1,000 THB). You receive the originals and an electronic legalisation with a QR code by email.
- Visit visas: for a short-stay Schengen visa, Thai documents only need an English translation, without embassy legalisation.
Why work with me
You talk to me directly
From the first question until the documents are back with you.
Four languages
Thai, English, French and Dutch: I explain every step to both partners.
I know both sides
Thai documents for Europe and European documents for Thailand.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Thailand issue apostilles?
Not yet. Thailand joined the Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, and it enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until then, documents are legalised by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the embassy of the country where they will be used.
Do you need the original documents?
Yes. Legalisation is done on the original with a physical signature and stamp. A scan or a copy is not accepted.
Do I have to come to Bangkok?
No. You can send the documents by DHL; from Europe DHL picks them up at your home. I send the legalised documents back to your address.
How long does it take?
It depends on the number of documents and on the embassy. I give you a timeline after checking your documents.
How much does the Belgian Embassy charge?
€25 per document, paid in baht (1,000 THB).
Can you also translate the documents?
Yes. I arrange the translation and the legalisation together, so you have one person for the whole file.
How much does your service cost?
It depends on the documents and the steps they need. Send me a message on WhatsApp for a personal quote.
Send me a photo of your documents on WhatsApp and tell me where you will use them: I’ll tell you which steps they need.
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