Step 5 of 8
Onward embassy legalisation for non-Apostille destinations
90+ embassies in Bangkok · online queue booking · target-language translation where required.
Counter / Authority
Destination-country Embassy Consular Section
Depends on country — most in Pathum Wan / Sathon / Wattana
Turnaround · Fee
Standard: 3–15 working days (per embassy)
Express: Express 1–3 days at China, India, Vietnam embassies
Gov fee: THB 800–4,500 per document
NYC service from: THB 1,500
Documents required
- •MFA-stamped document from Step 4
- •Embassy-specific application form
- •Translation into the destination country's official language (where required)
- •Cashier's cheque or cash per embassy policy
Common pitfalls
- ⚠Many EU embassies now honour Apostille — paying them for a second stamp is wasted money
- ⚠China and India require pre-booked online slots (5–14 days ahead); walk-ins refused
- ⚠Japan accepts only specific document types (e.g. marriage record) — 'Certificate of Freedom to Marry' is not on the list
NYC insider tips
- 💡NYC pre-books embassy slots and runs tracked couriers between them
- 💡Sworn translators on retainer for Spanish, French, German, Arabic
- 💡Countries that skip this step under Apostille: EU-27, UK, Australia, Japan (partial), Korea (partial)
FAQ
Do I need to visit every embassy myself?
No — NYC's runner team covers 90+ embassies in Bangkok.
What is Apostille?
A single-seal certification under the Hague Convention; Thailand joined on 25 Dec 2025, replacing the two-step process.
Which countries still require embassy legalisation?
Mainland China, Taiwan, Cambodia, Myanmar, UAE — Apostille is not accepted there.
Need NYC to run Steps 1–8 end-to-end?
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