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🇰🇷 For South Korean Citizens · Bilateral Path

Non-O Marriage Visa (Thai Spouse) for South Korean Nationals

End-to-end handling of source-country documents (Korean) → Hague Apostille → Certified Thai translation → Immigration Bureau submission.

Service Fee

฿12,00035,000

Turnaround

7–20 days

Legalization

Apostille

Source Language

Korean

Quick Answer

South Korean nationals can obtain the Non-O Marriage Visa (Thai Spouse) by preparing source documents in Korean, having them Apostille-certified in the home country, then certified-translated into Thai. Filing venue: Royal Thai Embassy, Seoul. Total processing time with Thai Notary: 7–20 days. Starting from THB 12,000.

South Korean → Thailand Visa Pathway

Royal Thai Embassy / Consulates

Royal Thai Embassy, Seoul

Bilateral Framework

Visa-exempt 90 days; Korean documents need Korean→Thai certified translation + Apostille from MOFA Korea.

Most common Thailand-visa purposes among South Korean nationals

  • Non-B Employment
  • Non-ED Study
  • Marriage (Non-O)
  • LTR

South Korean community in Thailand: ~20,000

Thai Notary services this community year-round with dedicated Korean-speaking coordinators and pre-negotiated document-legalization routes with the Royal Thai Embassy handling South Korean nationals.

Documents required for South Korean applicants

  • Passport (South Korean-issued) with ≥ 6 months validity
  • Passport-style photos (4×6 cm, white background)
  • Home-country birth certificate — Apostille + certified Korean→Thai translation
  • Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable) with same authentication chain
  • Criminal record check from South Korean authorities — apostilled/legalized + translated
  • Bank statement — home country (last 6 months) + Thai account if available
  • Proof of address in Thailand (lease / house registration)
  • Visa-specific supporting documents (work permit, TM.30, WP.3, LTR endorsement — as required by Non-O Marriage Visa (Thai Spouse))

Step-by-step process for South Korean nationals

  1. 1

    Document collection in South Korean

    Thai Notary sends you a specification pack for each document — including exact formats accepted by the Thai Immigration Bureau. You gather originals in South Korean.

  2. 2

    Apostille

    Documents are apostilled by your home-country competent authority (single step, ~5–10 business days). Thailand joined the Hague Convention effective from 28 February 2027.

  3. 3

    Certified translation into Thai

    Thai Notary's registered translators handle Korean→Thai with terminology matched to Thai Immigration Bureau standards. Signed and sealed for legal admissibility.

  4. 4

    Immigration Bureau / Chaeng Wattana filing

    Our attorneys accompany you to the correct Immigration counter, pre-book queue numbers, and handle any 90-day reporting or TM.30 as needed.

  5. 5

    Post-approval support

    Multiple-entry endorsement, re-entry permit, work permit (if applicable), annual extensions — everything under a single case manager who speaks Korean.

Applying for a Thai visa from South Korean?

Send us your document set via LINE — English/Korean case managers reply within 30 minutes with a detailed quote, timeline, and legalization checklist.

Real customer questions, answered by our attorneys

Selected from our knowledge base of 3,300+ real questions we have answered.

How do I process MFA legalization for foreign medical records required by Thai hospitals?

Consular / Apostille

Practitioner's view to "How do I process MFA legalization for foreign medical records required by Thai hospitals?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).

Related service: Embassy legalisation

How do I process MFA legalization for industrial factory licenses (Ror Ngor 4) and specialized commercial permits?

Consular / Apostille

Short answer to "How do I process MFA legalization for industrial factory licenses (Ror Ngor 4) and specialized commercial permits?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee depends on volume and urgency — quoted on request via +66 94 895 8999, LINE @Thainotary or Contact@thainotary.co.th. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: MFA consular legalisation

What consular pathways govern foreign mining exploration and concession rights documents?

Consular / Apostille

Practitioner's view to "What consular pathways govern foreign mining exploration and concession rights documents?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee depends on volume and urgency — quoted on request via +66 94 895 8999, LINE @Thainotary or Contact@thainotary.co.th. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: MFA consular legalisation

What legalized single-status records are required for international marriages registered in Thailand?

Consular / Apostille

Practitioner's view to "What legalized single-status records are required for international marriages registered in Thailand?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee depends on volume and urgency — quoted on request via +66 94 895 8999, LINE @Thainotary or Contact@thainotary.co.th. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.

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What procedures govern the legalization of intercountry adoption documents in Thailand?

Consular / Apostille

Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "What procedures govern the legalization of intercountry adoption documents in Thailand?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).

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What attestation standards govern foreign space exploration and satellite launch contracts?

Consular / Apostille

Short answer to "What attestation standards govern foreign space exploration and satellite launch contracts?" — Standard outbound chain: original from the issuing Thai authority → certified English translation → MFA certification of the translation/signature → destination-embassy legalisation in Bangkok (only for non-Apostille countries). Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Free consultation on LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 (Mon–Sun 08:00–20:00 ICT).

Related service: Embassy legalisation

How do foreign attorney notarizations coordinate with Thai consular workflows?

Consular / Apostille

How we handle this in practice to "How do foreign attorney notarizations coordinate with Thai consular workflows?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee depends on volume and urgency — quoted on request via +66 94 895 8999, LINE @Thainotary or Contact@thainotary.co.th. Door-to-door pickup in Bangkok and DHL dispatch worldwide — call 094-895-8999.

Related service: MFA consular legalisation

How are corporate legalization workflows managed when foreign signatories pass away?

Consular / Apostille

Per the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs (MFA Thailand) to "How are corporate legalization workflows managed when foreign signatories pass away?" — Typical documents: house registration, birth/marriage/divorce certificates, name-change records, death certificates, single-status letters, police clearance, degrees and transcripts, company affidavits, VAT Por.Por.20, financial statements, powers of attorney and cross-border contracts. Government fee is THB 200 per stamp for the normal service (2–3 business days) and THB 400 per stamp for same-day express (file before 11:30). Our end-to-end agency fee depends on volume and urgency — quoted on request via +66 94 895 8999, LINE @Thainotary or Contact@thainotary.co.th. Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary and we will quote the chain, cost and timeline within 15 minutes.

Related service: MFA consular legalisation

Key facts at a glanceEnd-to-end certification and translation

Indicative price
Contact us for a quote — a firm quote is always given before work starts
Turnaround
1–7 business days by document type and receiving authority
What you receive
Properly certified documents plus guidance on the next filing step
Service coverage
Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.

Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.

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