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Fixed-fee translation and legalisation packages for visa and residency dossiers to every destination country —
Certified visa document translation — every destination
Fixed-fee translation and legalisation packages for visa and residency dossiers to every destination country — Schengen (27), UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India and more. Handled by MFA-registered translators and Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand, delivered with the full MFA Thailand + Bangkok embassy chain the destination consulate will actually accept — no re-translation, no re-legalisation. 3–7 business days per package.
Every consulate has its own translation ruleset. Some accept a freelance translator's stamp; others require a state-appointed sworn translator; still others require the full MFA + embassy legalisation chain in a very specific sequence. Delivering the wrong format wastes weeks of preparation and — worse — burns a visa slot at VFS or TLScontact that can take another six weeks to re-book. Our firm has produced more than 8,000 visa translation packages across 60+ destination countries, giving us the checklists and turnaround times consulates in Thailand actually enforce today.
Thailand is not (as of October 2026) a party to the Apostille Convention. Documents originating in Thailand therefore cannot receive an Apostille and must instead travel the classical chain: translation → notarial certification → MFA Thailand → destination embassy authentication (when required). Our office runs that chain in-house every business day with six Notarial Services Attorneys and a translator network covering more than 40 languages.
For countries that do require a state-appointed sworn translator (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, and a growing list of Latin American jurisdictions), we combine our Thailand certification with a sworn translator overlay in the destination country through longstanding partner firms in Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Lisbon and São Paulo — giving you a single package that satisfies both jurisdictions.
Fixed-fee translation and legalisation packages for visa and residency dossiers to every destination country —
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16,168+ clients · 60+ nationalities
Send us the destination embassy checklist — we reply within one business day with a bundled quote covering tra
1) **Destination checklist intake** — send us the VFS/TLScontact/consulate checklist. We reply within 24 hours with the list of items requiring translation, the required destination language, the certification level (notarial only / notarial+MFA / full embassy), the number of certified copies needed, the fixed-fee bundle, and the delivery timeline.
2) **Source-document review** — some source documents must be re-issued (e.g. house registration within the past 6 months). We flag those items and, on request, coordinate directly with the district registrar (สำนักทะเบียนอำเภอ), Department of Provincial Administration or Department of Business Development.
3) **Translation** — MFA-registered translators, in the layout the destination consulate accepts (two-column, sequential, or mirror), with the translator's name, MFA registration number and sworn statement.
4) **Notarial certification + MFA Thailand** — signed and stamped by one of our six Notarial Services Attorneys, then filed at MFA Chaeng Watthana for legalisation (2–3 business days standard, quote on request (phone / LINE / email) for one-day express).
5) **Bangkok embassy authentication** — where required, we drop off and collect from the embassy so you do not need to attend in person.
6) **Delivery + digital archive** — EMS free within Thailand, DHL for international, encrypted PDF by email, and a 10-year encrypted archive per Bar Council + PDPA rules.
**1. Outdated checklist** — consulates revise checklists roughly every six months. Clients who use an old checklist are frequently rejected at the counter. We re-verify the current VFS/TLScontact/consulate checklist at the start of every engagement.
**2. Wrong destination language** — the French Consulate in Bangkok will not accept English-language translations of personal-status documents; the German Consulate requires German for civil records. We surface this at intake and route to a translator in the target language.
**3. Broken legalisation chain** — clients who purchase translation only, then attempt MFA legalisation themselves, discover that MFA only authenticates the signature of a registered Notarial Services Attorney, not a freelance translator. Our one-stop package eliminates that failure mode.
**4. Sworn Translator vs Certified Translation** — Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Brazil formally require a state-appointed sworn translator. For those countries we combine our Thailand certification with an overlay signature by a sworn translator in the destination country through partner firms.
Common pitfalls and how we prevent them
**1. Outdated checklist** — consulates revise checklists roughly every six months. Clients who use an old checklist are frequently rejected at the counter. We re-verify the current VFS/TLScontact/consulate checklist at the start of every engagement.
Do I have to send the original documents to your office?
For the translation stage we only need clear colour scans (PDF or high-resolution photos). MFA legalisation and embassy authentication of certain civil documents (marriage, divorce, birth certificates) do require the original — we flag those items explicitly in the checklist when we send the quote.
How long is a translated document valid?
The translation itself does not expire, but most consulates require the entire bundle (source + translation + MFA + embassy) to be no more than 3–6 months old at the interview date. We recommend starting translation no earlier than two months before your appointment.
Is English translation accepted everywhere?
No. English is accepted directly by the UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ, Ireland and most Commonwealth countries. Most Schengen members (with the exception of the Netherlands, Ireland, Denmark and Sweden) and most East Asian countries (China, Japan, Korea) require the destination official language.
Can the translation be edited after delivery if I spot an error?
Yes. Genuine translation errors (typos, misspelled names, wrong dates against the source) are corrected free within 30 days. Changes originating from a new source document (e.g. a re-issued house registration) are treated as new work at 20% returning-client discount.
If the visa is refused, do I get a refund?
No — our fee covers translation and certification, not the discretionary visa outcome. However, if our document is rejected because of a translation or certification defect, we redo the work at no cost and reimburse MFA/embassy fees you paid on our behalf.
Can you handle a last-minute pre-flight rush?
Yes. Rush (24–48h in Bangkok) is available with a 30–50% surcharge, subject to third-party SLAs at MFA and the destination embassy that we cannot override.
How securely are my documents stored?
Encrypted 10-year archive (AES-256) on servers in Thailand, PDPA-compliant and consistent with Bar Council retention rules. Reprints are free for the first three years.
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Send us the destination embassy checklist — we reply within one business day with a bundled quote covering translation, MFA legalisation and embassy authentication.
Short answer: A usable translation must mirror the source line by line, spell names exactly as in the passport, and follow the certification format the receiving party requires - a translator's certification, consular legalization in Thailand, or further certification at the destination mission. Confirm that format before translation starts.
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1. Confirm the required certification format
Establish whether the receiver needs a translator's certification, consular legalization, or an extra embassy layer.
⏱ Same day
2. Translate and lock proper-name spelling
Render every element including seals, signatures and marginal notes, and lock personal and place names against the passport.
⏱ 1-3 working days (estimate)
3. Second-pass review before certification
A second reviewer compares the translation to the source line by line before the certification statement is issued.
⏱ 1 working day (estimate)
4. File for legalization when required
Where the receiver requires it, submit the source and translation to the Legalization Division of the Department of Consular Affairs.
⏱ 2-5 working days (estimate, excluding agency queues)
5. Deliver and archive a reference copy
Deliver the sealed set unopened and archive a digital copy for later verification requests.
⏱ 1 working day (estimate)
| Criterion | General translation | Certified translation |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance by authorities | Mainly for internal understanding | Prepared to the receiving authority's format |
| Review depth | Usually a single pass | Two-pass review with locked proper names |
| Onward certification | Not structured for legalization filing | Assembled ready for legalization and embassy layers |
| Traceability | No reference system | Reference number and archived copy for verification |
If you would rather not risk a rejection over small details, our team handles requirement checks, translation, review and legalization end to end - talk to us before you start.
All durations are working-day estimates excluding agency queues, and are not a guarantee of any authority's decision.
Sources: กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ · Last reviewed: 2026-08-10
Document and legalization advisers with 15+ years of practice
Before we start, we read your actual documents and confirm the legalization route matches what the receiving authority asks for. During the work we report progress, and after delivery we still answer questions about how to submit the file.
We prepare documents to the requirements of the receiving authority. Any approval decision remains at that authority's discretion.
Send your documents on LINE for a preliminary review, a recommended legalization route and a written quote.
General guidance, not a case-specific determination. Requirements change with agency notices — confirm with the receiving authority before you act.
Sources: กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ · สำนักงานศาลยุติธรรม · Last reviewed: 2026-08-04
These are illustrative composites of common certified-translation patterns, not individual client records, and are not a guarantee of any authority's decision. Durations are approximate working-day ranges.
Illustrative scenarios, not individual client records · Last reviewed 2026-08-09
Short answer: Translations fail on name spellings that diverge from official records, untranslated seals and signatures, Buddhist/Gregorian date conversion errors, and missing translator certification in the recipient's required wording. Reissue a corrected version with the accepted certification statement.
We build a proper-noun glossary for the whole bundle, translate every seal, and carry the certification chain through — send your documents for a pre-check in any language pair.
Durations are working-day estimates excluding agency queues, and are not a guarantee of any authority's decision.
Sources: กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ · Last reviewed: 2026-08-10
A usable translation must mirror the source line by line, spell names exactly as in the passport, and follow the certification format the receiving party requires - a translator's certification, consular legalization in Thailand, or further certification at the destination mission. Confirm that format before translation starts.
If you would rather not risk a rejection over small details, our team handles requirement checks, translation, review and legalization end to end - talk to us before you start.
Durations are working-day estimates excluding agency queues and are not a guarantee of any decision.

Statements on this page follow the authorities below. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing. Last reviewed 2026-07-29.
Fees are not published online — ask our team by phone, LINE or email for a scope-based quote.