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Attestation & Certified Translation for Thailand
Sending Indian documents to Thailand for a job, retirement visa, or marriage? Our Thailand attestation services cover the whole India side: State HRD attestation, Royal Thai Embassy attestation, and certified Thai translation. WhatsApp us a scan for a free document review and a clear quote.
Before you send originals
We review the file first on WhatsApp
Destination country and where the document will be submitted
Document type, the purpose, and the deadline
Which prior step applies: HRD, SDM, Home, Chamber, translation, or none
Whether the original must travel, or a colour printout will be accepted
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Thailand has acceded to the Apostille Convention, but HCCH lists entry into force on 28 February 2027. Until entry into force and Thai receiving-authority acceptance are confirmed, Indian documents for Thai use go through Notary, SDM or State HRD or Home, MEA attestation, then Royal Thai Embassy attestation in New Delhi. Thai translation by an MFA-Thailand-approved translator is often required for marriage registration, work permit, and many Thai-authority submissions.
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If your originals are with family in India and you are reading this from outside the country, the case runs scan-first. We coordinate with your family in India, handle pickup, run the right state and MEA step for Thailand, and courier the way you direct.
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Thailand is an Asian destination where the live document route matters more than a headline country label. Indian documents for use in Thailand currently go through the full embassy steps unless the Thai recipient confirms apostille acceptance: Notary, then SDM or State HRD or Home Department depending on document type, then MEA attestation in New Delhi, then attestation by the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi. Most submissions also need Thai translation.
HCCH lists Thailand with entry into force on 28 February 2027. We track that date because the sequence may shorten from embassy attestation to MEA apostille once the Convention is active and Thai receiving authorities actually accept apostille for the customer's use case. Until then, any agency selling automatic "Thailand apostille" is taking a risk with the customer's deadline.
The busiest Thailand desks are work permit applications (the Non-Immigrant B visa, followed by the work permit issued by Thailand's Department of Employment), marriage registration at a Thai district office (where Indians marrying a Thai national need apostille-equivalent attestation on Single Status and Birth certificates plus Thai translation), retirement visa (Non-Immigrant O-A for over-50s with income proof), and education at international schools and Thai universities.
Marriage registration in Thailand is where Indian families most often get caught. The Thai district office (amphur) wants the Single Status Affidavit and Birth Certificate attested all the way through Notary, SDM or Home, MEA, Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi, then translated into Thai by an MFA-approved translator in Thailand. Skip any step and the amphur sends the documents back, sometimes weeks later, after you have already paid for travel.
Attestation / Documentation Process
Prior Indian Attestation
SDM or Home Department for personal documents. State HRD for educational documents. Notary first across the board.
MEA Attestation
Ministry of External Affairs attestation in New Delhi. Not apostille unless Thai apostille acceptance is confirmed for the case.
Royal Thai Embassy Attestation
Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi. Current final India-side stamp for Thai use until apostille entry into force and receiving-authority acceptance are confirmed.
Thai Translation
Translation into Thai, often by an MFA-Thailand-approved translator on the Thai side, depending on the receiving authority.
Receiving Authority Submission
Thai district office for marriage registration, Department of Employment for work permit, Thai immigration for retirement or Long-Term Resident visa.
Documents you usually need
The exact set depends on your purpose. Share a scan and we confirm what your case needs.
Degree Certificate
HRD + MEA + Thai Embassy attestation, plus Thai translation
Marksheets / Academic Transcript
HRD + MEA + Thai Embassy attestation
Birth Certificate
SDM or Home + MEA + Thai Embassy attestation, for family / dependent visa
Marriage Certificate
SDM or Home + MEA + Thai Embassy attestation, for spouse visa or marriage registration in Thailand
Police Clearance Certificate
PCC, attested + translated, for long-stay and work visa
Passport
valid 6+ months beyond intended stay
Thai Translation of personal documents
recommended for marriage registration, work permit, and most Thai authority submissions
Work Permit confirmation from Thai employer
for B visa work
Affidavit of Single Status
SDM or Home + MEA + Thai Embassy attestation + Thai translation, for marriage in Thailand
Bank statements and proof of income
for retirement visa and Long-Term Resident visa
Asia-Pacific Destinations Compared
Six Asian destinations grouped by what Indian families actually need from the India side. Three are Hague (Japan, Korea, and Thailand once it enters into force). Three are non-Hague and still need embassy or consular authentication in Delhi. The translation rule varies per country.
| Country | Hague? | Final India-side step | Translation | Common catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Yes (since 1970) | MEA apostille | Notarised Japanese (post-apostille) | MEXT scholarship deadline drives the apostille timing, not the visa appointment |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Yes (since 2007) | MEA apostille | Notarised Korean (post-apostille) | KGSP document checklist changes year to year; verify the current intake |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | No | TECC authentication in New Delhi | Traditional Chinese (not Simplified) | No formal Taiwan embassy in India; TECC handles all consular authentication |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | EIF 28 Feb 2027 | Royal Thai Embassy attestation | Thai (recipient-driven, often optional) | Do not switch to apostille until entry into force and Thai recipient acceptance are confirmed |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | No | Malaysia High Commission attestation | Bahasa Malaysia (occasional, recipient-driven) | Most Indian documents already in English; translation rarely needed |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | No | Vietnam Embassy attestation in New Delhi | Vietnamese (recipient-driven) | Work Permit filed by employer in Vietnam; attested PCC and degree feed into it |
India side, by city & state
Where your Thailand case usually starts in India
Indian-side authentication is state-led: educational documents go through your degree's issuing state HRD, and personal documents go through SDM or the Home Department of your domicile state. These are the state HRDs and city pickup pages most Thailand cases actually run through.
How we help with Thailand
The SiZA services that apply to Thailand.
Embassy Attestation Services
Embassy attestation for non-Hague destinations like UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Libya. We handle the whole process on your behalf, including the MOFA leg in Doha or Kuwait City where required.
Visa Documentation Support
End-to-end visa documentation for Saudi, Kuwait, and Qatar. For every other destination, we prepare the file and you submit through VFS Global, the destination embassy, or the e-visa portal yourself. No recruitment, no placement, no visa guarantees.
Certified Translation Services
Which kind of translator you need depends on the destination. Italy CTU, Spain Traductor Jurado, Germany court-sworn, Indian-side certified for most others. We arrange the right one on your behalf, confirmed by WhatsApp scan review before any payment.
Timeline, Cost Factors & Rejection Risks
Typical Timeline
Thailand timelines must be verified per case. State HRD, MEA attestation, Royal Thai Embassy attestation, Thai translation and courier movement each affect the committed schedule.
Cost Depends On
Common Rejection Reasons
How SiZA Global Handles It
Important Information & Requirements
MEA apostille alone is not enough for Thailand unless the Thai recipient confirms apostille acceptance. The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi commonly has to attest the document.
HCCH lists Thailand entry into force on 28 February 2027. Until entry into force and receiving-authority acceptance are confirmed, do not buy automatic Thailand apostille.
For marriage registration in Thailand: Single Status Affidavit and Birth Certificate need the end-to-end work (Notary, SDM or Home, MEA, Royal Thai Embassy) plus Thai translation on the Thai side.
For work permit, the Non-Immigrant B visa comes first (at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate), then the work permit is issued in Thailand by the Department of Employment after arrival. Attested degree, transcript, and experience certificates are common input documents.
Retirement visa (Non-Immigrant O-A) is for applicants 50 and above with income proof. Document attestation may be light; the income and insurance side is heavy.
Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa for high-income Indian remote workers, retirees, and wealthy applicants is run through the Board of Investment (BOI). Degree and PCC legalisation may be part of the case.
Thailand Reference Card
Thailand Documentation Key Facts
Verified reference data for Indian documents going to Thailand. Each fact links to its source where applicable.
India-Side Legalisation
- Hague Apostille
- Not a member
- Final India-side stamp
- Royal Thai Embassy attestation in New Delhi after MEA attestation. Notary + SDM or State HRD or Home Department prior step depending on document type.
- Translation
- Thai
- Translation into Thai, often by an MFA-Thailand-approved translator on the Thai side, depending on the receiving authority.
- Typical India-side turnaround
- Verify per case before quote. The state step, regular MEA attestation, Royal Thai Embassy attestation, translation and return courier each affect the total working-day window.
- Marriage registration at Thai district office (amphur), Non-Immigrant B work permit, retirement visa and Long-Term Resident visa applications each have separate Thai-side processes. SiZA Global tracks the Thai Hague entry-into-force date and will update the route only when apostille acceptance is actually active for the customer's use case.
Thailand Missions in India
Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi
56-N, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Jurisdiction: All India for attestation and visa work. Thailand also operates Honorary Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and other Indian cities for limited consular services.
Indian Missions in Thailand
Embassy of India, Bangkok
46, Prasarnmitr, Soi 23, Sukhumvit, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
How SiZA Handles Thailand Documents
Country requirements can change by document type, visa purpose, employer instruction, university checklist, embassy rule, and receiving authority. SiZA starts with review before asking you to send originals.
What to send first
Review the requirement
Share the document scan, destination country, purpose, deadline, and where the original document is currently kept.
Confirm the right process
SiZA checks whether the file needs apostille, embassy attestation, HRD/Home, Chamber, translation, visa documentation, or a combined process.
Handle and update
Once the scope is clear, the file moves through the required steps with practical updates by WhatsApp or email.
Proof and return
After completion, SiZA shares completion proof, confirms payment and courier preference, then packs and dispatches the document safely.
Share scan
Process confirmed
Originals received if required
Completion proof
Payment and return
Original document safety
Trust, Custody And Safety
These documents are not ordinary papers. They may be your degree, birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport file, company resolution, or export paperwork. SiZA treats that responsibility seriously.
Original-Document Care
Original personal and company documents are handled with careful custody, privacy, and controlled handoff.
Clear Updates
Customers receive updates through WhatsApp or email as the file moves through review, submission, completion, and dispatch.
Completion Proof
When work is completed, SiZA can share photos or videos so the customer can verify the result before return dispatch.
Safe Return
Return delivery is packed carefully and sent through trusted courier options after address and courier preference are confirmed.
No Shortcut Claims
SiZA does not promise fake shortcuts, bypass personal appearance rules, or help with forged or non-genuine documents.
Real Work We've Done
Photos of actual Thailand documents processed by SiZA Global. Customer details blurred for privacy.
Thailand Embassy Attestation
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thailand accept MEA apostille from India?
Thailand has acceded to the Apostille Convention, but HCCH lists entry into force on 28 February 2027. Until entry into force and Thai receiving-authority acceptance are confirmed, Indian documents for Thai use should still be treated as Royal Thai Embassy attestation work after the India-side steps, not apostille-only work.
When will Thailand start accepting apostille?
HCCH lists Thailand entry into force on 28 February 2027. SiZA will update the route when apostille acceptance is active and the Thai recipient accepts it for the specific document and use case.
I am marrying a Thai citizen in Thailand. What documents do I need?
For marriage registration at the Thai district office (amphur), Indian applicants typically need a Single Status Affidavit and Birth Certificate attested through Notary, SDM or Home Department, MEA, then Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi. After arrival in Thailand, both documents are translated into Thai by an MFA-Thailand-approved translator on the Thai side. The amphur is strict about each stamp being present. We prepare the India-side steps end to end.
I have already paid for MEA apostille on my Thailand documents. Will it work?
It may not work unless the Thai recipient has confirmed apostille acceptance for your exact use case. Many Thailand files still need the appropriate MEA attestation stamp and Royal Thai Embassy attestation. If you call us before sending originals, we will tell you which sequence applies to your specific document and Thai recipient.
Official Sources to Verify
Thailand attestation, visa and translation rules can change. Every fact on this page is verified against an official source; the links below take you straight to the authority that issued the rule.
Important Notice: SiZA Global Solutions Private Limited is a professional documentation and facilitation service provider. We do not offer recruitment, job placement, or overseas employment services. All documentation information on this page is for general guidance. Always verify current requirements with the relevant embassy or authority before submission.
Client Stories
What Clients Say About Thailand Documentation
Real clients, real documents, real results.
“Moving to Dubai with family means getting marriage certificate and birth certificates properly attested. SiZA explained the end-to-end work , SDM, MEA, UAE embassy, and VFS. They picked up documents from Ahmedabad and returned everything safely. The doorstep service made it so much easier.”
Sneha Patel
Family relocation, UAE family visa
Ahmedabad, India
“I needed marriage certificate and kids' birth certificates attested for UAE family visa. SiZA explained what SDM attestation involves, handled the end-to-end work, and returned all original documents safely. They also flagged that one document needed an additional step , which I would have missed on my own.”
Fatima Shaikh
Family visa, UAE residency
Pune, India
“Saudi embassy attestation for my chartered accountancy degree involved SDM first because it's a personal document, then MEA, then Saudi embassy. SiZA mapped out the sequence on our first call and didn't start until I had all originals ready. Got the attestation done in time for my joining date.”
Rahul Joshi
Finance professional, Saudi employment visa
Gurgaon, India
“Kuwait MOH required my nursing degree, TNMC registration, and experience letters all attested through SDM, MEA, and Kuwait embassy. SiZA handled the end-to-end work for all three documents simultaneously. They also coordinated the Arabic translation for submission. Smooth from start to finish.”
Lakshmi Sundaresan
Staff nurse, Kuwait MOH
Chennai, India
“Oman requires degree attestation and police clearance certificate attestation. My UP degree needed HRD first , SiZA flagged this before we started. After UP HRD and MEA, the Oman embassy attestation was done quickly. All documents safely returned by courier to Varanasi.”
Ramesh Gupta
Construction foreman, Oman employment
Varanasi, India
“UAE school employment requires degree and teaching certificate with full attestation , SDM, MEA, UAE embassy. My Kerala education degree required Kerala HRD before MEA. SiZA managed all of this and also handled my marriage certificate attestation at the same time. All returned safely to Thrissur.”
Divya Menon
Teacher, UAE school employment
Thrissur, India
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