Authentication chain for Bank Forms bound for China
China is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Bank Forms must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for China).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, China accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Note: Acceded Nov 2023 — confirm with the Chinese Embassy for certain document types
About Bank Forms
Notarisation for opening foreign bank accounts and KYC.
Common reasons clients prepare Bank Forms for China: 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 China?
Yes — after the Apostille, China 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.