Authentication chain for Insurance Claim Documents bound for China
China is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Insurance Claim Documents 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 Insurance Claim Documents
Notarisation of insurance claim documents for foreign insurers.
Common reasons clients prepare Insurance Claim Documents for China: Life insurance claim · Travel/health insurance claim · Marine cargo claim.
Source documents to bring: กรมธรรม์, Claim form, เอกสารสนับสนุน.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 1 วันทำการ.
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 Insurance Claim 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 Insurance Claim Documents 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.