Authentication chain for Real Estate Sale Contract bound for China
China is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Real Estate Sale 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 Real Estate Sale Contract
Notarisation of real estate sale contracts for cross-border transactions.
Common reasons clients prepare Real Estate Sale Contract for China: ผู้ซื้อ/ผู้ขายต่างชาติ · Escrow ระหว่างประเทศ · Family transfer ข้ามประเทศ.
Source documents to bring: สัญญาซื้อขายฉบับร่าง, โฉนด/นส.3, พาสปอร์ตคู่สัญญา.
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 Real Estate Sale 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 Real Estate Sale 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.