Authentication chain for Employment Contract bound for China
China is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Employment Contract 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 Employment Contract
Notarisation of an employment contract for foreign workers in Thailand or for work-visa applications abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Employment Contract for China: ประกอบขอ Work Permit / Non-B Visa · ประกอบวีซ่าทำงานที่ต่างประเทศ (H-1B, Skilled Worker UK, TSS) · รับรองสัญญาจ้างผู้บริหารต่างชาติ.
Source documents to bring: สัญญาจ้าง 2 ฉบับ, พาสปอร์ตนายจ้าง/ผู้มีอำนาจลงนาม, พาสปอร์ตลูกจ้าง.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 1–2 ชั่วโมง.
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 Employment Contract (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 Employment Contract 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.