Authentication chain for Bank Forms bound for Australia
Australia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Bank Forms must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for Australia).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, Australia accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes Australia requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Bank Forms
Notarisation for opening foreign bank accounts and KYC.
Common reasons clients prepare Bank Forms for Australia: เปิดบัญชี Wise/Schwab/Interactive Brokers · FATCA / CRS forms · Wire instructions.
Source documents to bring: แบบฟอร์มธนาคาร, พาสปอร์ต, หลักฐานที่อยู่.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 30–60 นาที.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) — 2-3 business days (1-day express available).
Apostille included with the MFA step — no embassy fees.
Total ~5-7 business days · Express ~2-3 days.
Document checklist
- Original Bank Forms (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- State Apostille as the destination
- Power of attorney (if our runner files on your behalf)
- Certified translation (if the destination requires local language)
FAQ
Will my Bank Forms be accepted in Australia?
Yes — after the Apostille, Australia accepts it directly with no extra embassy step.
Total turnaround?
5-7 business days · express in 2-3 days.
Total cost?
Notary quoted on request + MFA quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) (includes Apostille).
Does an Apostille expire?
The Apostille itself does not expire, but many receiving authorities want documents dated within 3-6 months — verify with the recipient.