Authentication chain for Power of Attorney bound for China
China is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Power of Attorney 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 Power of Attorney
Notarisation of POA for personal or corporate authorisation, valid abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Power of Attorney for China: มอบอำนาจให้ขายบ้าน/ที่ดินในไทยขณะที่อยู่ต่างประเทศ · มอบอำนาจให้ทนายในสหรัฐ/แคนาดาดำเนินคดี · มอบอำนาจให้ครอบครัวรับมรดก/เปิดบัญชีธนาคารต่างประเทศ.
Source documents to bring: หนังสือมอบอำนาจฉบับร่าง, บัตรประชาชน/พาสปอร์ตผู้มอบอำนาจ, พาสปอร์ตผู้รับมอบ.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation after document review — turnaround 1–2 hours.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): confirmed in a written quotation after document review per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation 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 Power of Attorney (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 Power of Attorney 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 MFA confirmed in a written quotation after document review per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation 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.