Authentication chain for Witness Statement bound for China
China is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Witness Statement 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 Witness Statement
Notarial witness statement with sworn signature, admissible in foreign courts and tribunals.
Common reasons clients prepare Witness Statement for China: พยานในคดีแพ่ง/อาญาในต่างประเทศ · พยานในกระบวนการอนุญาโตตุลาการระหว่างประเทศ · พยานในการพิจารณาสิทธิประโยชน์ประกัน/บำนาญ.
Source documents to bring: ร่างถ้อยคำพยาน, พาสปอร์ตพยาน, เอกสารประกอบ (ถ้ามี).
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted after document review — turnaround 1–2 ชั่วโมง.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): quoted after document review per stamp (standard) or quoted 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 Witness Statement (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 Witness Statement 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 quoted after document review per stamp (standard) or quoted 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.