How to legalize Thai documents for UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)?
UAE is non-Hague — Thai documents need full chain: NSA → MFA → UAE Embassy Bangkok. Thai Notary package from THB 4,500/document + embassy fee. Turnaround 7–15 business days. Covers commercial invoices, POA, marriage, education for UAE residence visa.
Detailed Answer
United Arab Emirates is NOT a Hague Apostille member, so Thai documents for use in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or anywhere in the UAE require the full traditional legalization chain: (1) certified Thai/English translation, (2) Notarial Services Attorney (NSA) certification, (3) MFA Department of Consular Affairs (Chaeng Watthana) legalization, (4) UAE Embassy Bangkok legalization (Sukhumvit 31), (5) sometimes UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalization in-country. Thai Notary's all-inclusive UAE package starts at THB 4,500 per document plus embassy fees (typically THB 1,500–4,000 per document for UAE Embassy). Most common documents: commercial invoices, certificates of origin, Power of Attorney, company affidavits, marriage certificates, birth certificates, education degrees, and Thai Police Clearance for UAE residence visa and work permit.