Document Checklist

Select your destination country and document type. The tool generates the exact preparation steps required — notary → certified translation → MFA Consular Department legalization → destination embassy in Bangkok. Thailand is NOT a Hague Apostille member, so embassy legalization is always required.

Document Checklist

Enter your destination and document type to get the exact preparation steps required for Thai documents used abroad.

🇺🇸 United States · Birth certificate

  1. 1Original Birth certificate issued by Thai authority
  2. 2Copy of ID card / passport of the document owner
  3. 3Certified translation to en or English
  4. 4Notarize translator signature (Notarial Services Attorney)
  5. 5MFA Consular Department legalization (Chaeng Watthana)
  6. 6Legalize at Embassy of United States in Bangkok
  7. 7Note: United States is a Hague member, but Thailand is NOT — embassy legalization is still required.note

This checklist is auto-generated and for guidance only. Requirements may change; confirm with your destination embassy.