Thai–Hong Kong Notary for UK BN(O) / Skilled Worker Visas
Since Thailand acceded to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention on 25 December 2025, the outbound chain has shortened — but Notary Public remains the entry stamp for almost every document category. For HK residents holding BN(O) status filing from Thailand — sponsor letters, tenancy affidavits, source-of-fund declarations. Send a photo of your document — instant quote on Notary + MFA + embassy timeline.
Real case study — NYC handled Hong Kong
For HK residents holding BN(O) status filing from Thailand — sponsor letters, tenancy affidavits, source-of-fund declarations.
Documents in this class are filed with UK Home Office (BN(O) route), UKVI, 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.
Why Notary Public matters for — Legalisation chain
- 1Thai Notary Public
- 2MFA Apostille (Thailand + UK both Hague members)
Hong Kong is a Hague Apostille member. Since Thailand joined the Convention on 25 Dec 2025, Consular Legalisation is no longer needed for most documents.
The NYC workflow for — Frequently notarised documents
- BN(O) sponsor affidavit
- Source-of-fund declaration
- Tenancy affidavit
- Notarised passport / HKID copy
Pre-notarisation checklist for — Local tips (Hong Kong)
- •The BN(O) route accepts Apostille directly — no need for a UK Embassy Bangkok stamp.
- •HKID copies must show both sides — a Notary Public certification is required.
FAQ — Hong Kong
Can I include my Thai-resident partner as dependant?
Yes — with a notarised cohabitation affidavit + 6 months of joint address evidence.