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Certification work is carried out by attorneys registered as Notarial Services Attorneys with the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the Regulation of the Lawyers Council on Registration of Notarial Services Attorneys B.E. 2551. Licence numbers and personal data in the images below are redacted for privacy; originals can be verified in person.
Miss Anutaree
Mr. Jiraphan
Mr. Jirasak
Mr. Patipan
Mr. Warawut
Mr. Wiwat
Issued by the Lawyers Council of Thailand · personal data partly redacted
A “sworn translator” (traducteur assermenté, beeidigter Übersetzer, traductor jurado, beëdigd vertaler) is a status granted by the state in several European countries, allowing that translator's work to be filed directly with courts and public authorities. Thailand has no state system that appoints sworn translators. Thai documents intended for use in Europe therefore normally follow a different route: translate into English or the destination language, have the translation legalised by Thailand's Department of Consular Affairs, and then, where the destination embassy requires it, legalised again at that embassy — or have the document re-translated by a sworn translator in the destination country. What each embassy accepts differs by document type and by the purpose of your application, so always confirm on the embassy's own website before you start.
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sworn translators in Thailand | Thailand does not operate a state register of sworn translators. Certification of a Thai translation is handled through the Department of Consular Affairs and, where required, the destination embassy. | Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) |
| Order of legalisation | Consular legalisation in Thailand normally comes first; embassy legalisation is added on top of it. Most embassies will not legalise a translation that has not been through the Thai consular step. | Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) |
| Apostille for Thai documents | The Apostille Convention enters into force for documents issued in Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until that date, documents still follow the legalisation route. | HCCH — Apostille Convention |
| NAATI and Europe | NAATI certification is the Australian standard. European authorities generally do not treat it as a substitute for their own sworn-translator systems. | NAATI |
| Processing time and fees | Both vary by authority, document type and workload. Figures published by the receiving authority at the time of lodgement are the ones that apply. | Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) |
The accepted translator depends on whether your matter is filed in Thailand (through an embassy here) or inside the destination country. Establish this first — it decides the whole route.
Civil registry documents are often required to have been issued recently. Request new certified copies from the district office before translation rather than reusing old ones.
The translation must cover every line, stamp and signature. Personal names must match the passport letter for letter, and document numbers and dates must match the original exactly.
Start with the Department of Consular Affairs, then the destination embassy if that embassy requires it. This order cannot be reversed.
Re-check names, dates, document numbers and the completeness of every stamp. Keep a complete scan set — the receiving authority may ask for additional copies while your matter is being assessed.
| Route | Who certifies | Typically used for |
|---|---|---|
| Translation legalised in Thailand | Department of Consular Affairs, then the destination embassy | Thai documents prepared in Thailand for use abroad |
| Sworn translator in the destination country | A translator appointed by that country's court or ministry | Filings with courts, municipalities and authorities that require their own registered translators |
| NAATI certified translation | A translator certified by NAATI (Australia) | Documents lodged with Australian authorities; not the European standard |
How Thai documents are prepared for French authorities, and when a court-appointed translator in France is required.
Preparing Thai documents for German authorities, including document verification (Urkundenüberprüfung).
Preparing Thai documents for Italian authorities and the role of a sworn translation filed in Italy.
Preparing Thai documents for Spanish authorities and the role of the traductor jurado.
The route for Thai documents used in the Netherlands and translators listed in the Rbtv register.
Content reviewed August 2026. General information on document preparation, not legal advice. Embassy requirements change — confirm with Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) and the destination embassy before lodging. Ask our team by phone, LINE @NAATI or email.
Reviewed August 2026. Requirements change — confirm with the receiving authority before lodging.
Several civil-law countries appoint sworn or court-appointed translators whose translations carry legal force domestically. Australia does not use a sworn translator system; the reference point for Australian bodies is NAATI certification. A sworn translation from another country is not automatically accepted in Australia and often has to be redone.
A NAATI certified translator certifies their own work. An existing translation can be reviewed and, if it is accurate, reissued under certification — but the translator must take responsibility for the whole text, so the review is not a rubber stamp and is sometimes no faster than translating afresh.
A certified translation reproduces the structure of the source: headings, tables, seals, stamps and signatures are described in place so the reader can match every element to the original. Nothing is added, removed or summarised.
Send us the query in writing. Where the issue comes from our translation or certification format we correct and reissue at no charge. We cannot influence the decision on your application — we are a translation provider, not a registered migration agent.
Not for the translation itself. But if the receiving body requires legalisation or an apostille on the original, that step should normally happen before the final translation so the certificate is captured in the translated set. Confirm the order of steps before starting.
The information on this page is based on the official sources below. Reviewed August 2026. Requirements change — always confirm with the receiving authority before lodging.
