What is the full embassy legalization process in Thailand?

Detailed Answer

Full embassy legalization chain for Thai documents going to a non-Hague country: (1) Certified translation by an Thai Notary translator (Thai → destination language or → English) — THB 500/page+; (2) Notarial Services Attorney (NSA) certifies the translation accuracy and signature — THB 1,500+; (3) MFA Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana Government Complex, places the consular legalization stamp — THB 400/page (express +THB 800); (4) Destination embassy in Bangkok places its own legalization stamp — fee varies THB 800–6,000 depending on embassy (UAE, Saudi, Vietnam, China, Egypt, etc.); (5) Optional: foreign ministry legalization in destination country (some require this). Total chain: 5–15 business days. effective from 28 Feb 2027, Thailand is Hague Apostille — for 130 countries step 4 becomes a single Apostille and step 5 is eliminated.