Notary for China Documents (Visa / Business / Kinship)
A Thai notarisation is the mandatory first link in every outbound legalisation chain: without it, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the destination embassy will refuse the file. Kinship confirmations, business commissions, single-status affidavits for use inside mainland China. Request a bundled quote: Notary + MFA + destination embassy, one invoice.
Frequently asked questions about China
Kinship confirmations, business commissions, single-status affidavits for use inside mainland China.
Documents in this class are filed with Chinese Embassy Bangkok, Chinese notaries, PSB, municipal Civil Affairs Bureau, each with specific formatting NYC knows from continuous casework — Notarial Services Attorneys, sworn translators and MFA / embassy messengers all work the file inside one folder.
Fees and turnaround for — Legalisation chain
- 1Thai Notary Public
- 2MFA legalisation
- 3Chinese Embassy Bangkok legalisation (China is NOT a Hague member for civil documents from Thailand yet)
China is not a Hague member — Consular Legalisation at the destination embassy in Bangkok is still required.
The NYC workflow for — Frequently notarised documents
- Kinship confirmation affidavit
- Single-status declaration
- Business commission letter
- Certified true copy of passport
Pre-notarisation checklist for — Local tips (China)
- •China joined the Hague Convention in Nov 2023, but Sino-Thai bilateral practice still requires Consular Legalisation for many document classes — check with the destination Bureau.
- •The Chinese Embassy Bangkok requires an appointment for legalisation — NYC handles queueing.
FAQ — China
Is Apostille enough for use in mainland China?
For most business documents, yes since Nov 2023. For civil documents (marriage, kinship, adoption), the destination Bureau often still asks for embassy legalisation — verify before you travel.