Authentication chain for Inheritance / Probate Documents bound for Austria
Austria is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Inheritance / Probate Documents must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for Austria).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, Austria accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes Austria requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Inheritance / Probate Documents
Notarisation of probate documents for cross-border estate matters.
Common reasons clients prepare Inheritance / Probate Documents for Austria: ทายาทอยู่ต่างประเทศ · ทรัพย์มรดกใน USA/UK/Singapore · Trust transfer.
Source documents to bring: คำสั่งตั้งผู้จัดการมรดก, พินัยกรรม, ทะเบียนบ้าน/บัตรประชาชน.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted after document review — turnaround 1–2 วันทำการ.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): quoted after document review per stamp (standard) or quoted after document review (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 Inheritance / Probate Documents (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 Inheritance / Probate Documents be accepted in Austria?
Yes — after the Apostille, Austria accepts it directly with no extra embassy step.
Total turnaround?
5-7 business days · express in 2-3 days.
Total cost?
Notary MFA quoted after document review per stamp (standard) or quoted after document review (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.