Documents for Thailand: translation and legalization
Consular legalization required
Chinese documents for use in Thailand
Thailand has joined the Apostille Convention, which enters into force for it on 28 February 2027. Until then, Chinese documents still need notarisation, authentication by China's foreign affairs authorities and legalization by the Thailand embassy or consulate.
Documents from Thailand for use in China
Documents issued in Thailand are first authenticated locally, then legalized by the Chinese embassy or consulate in Thailand, and used in China with a certified Chinese translation.
Translation for Thailand
The main languages for Thailand are Thai. We provide certified and notarised translation and interpreting between these languages and Chinese. Where an authority requires a local sworn or accredited translator, we confirm this in advance.
Note: the convention may not apply between certain member states where an objection has been lodged, and receiving authorities change their requirements. The above is the general route; we confirm it for your specific document before quoting.
Frequently asked questions
How long does legalization for Thailand take?
Notarisation, MFA authentication and embassy legalization together usually take 2 to 5 weeks, depending on the Thailand mission's processing time.
What is 'double authentication'?
The common name for the two steps: authentication by China's foreign affairs authorities, then legalization by the destination country's mission.
Can you legalize commercial documents?
Yes. Invoices, certificates of origin, contracts and authorisations are routinely legalized for trade and tenders in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Request a quote
Tell us what the document is and where it will be used. Attach a scan or photo and we will send an exact price and timeline.
Prices depend on document type, length, language pair, destination country and deadline, so every job is quoted individually. Send a photo or scan and we normally reply within one business day.
Or contact us directly
- Email info@abc-offices.com
- Call +1 315 820 1187