Authentication chain for Parental Consent for Minor Travel bound for Indonesia
Indonesia is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Parental Consent for Minor Travel must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Indonesia Embassy.
After MFA Thailand, the Indonesia Embassy in Bangkok must add their consular stamp before the document is usable abroad.
Note: Acceded; effective Jun 2022
About Parental Consent for Minor Travel
Notarised parental consent letter allowing a minor to travel abroad alone or with one parent.
Common reasons clients prepare Parental Consent for Minor Travel for Indonesia: Minor travelling with only one parent (the other parent must consent) · Sending a child for an overseas summer/exchange programme · Minor travelling with a relative/guardian/teacher.
Source documents to bring: Parents' ID cards/passports, Minor's birth certificate, Copy of minor's passport, Travel details (tickets/hotel/chaperone).
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation from staff — turnaround ระยะเวลาขึ้นกับเอกสาร โปรดสอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่ (บิดา-มารดาต้องมาเซ็นperหน้า Notary).
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): confirmed in a written quotation from staff per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation from staff (express) — 2-3 business days (1-day express available).
Indonesia Embassy: fees and queue vary, typically 3-10 business days.
Total ~8-14 business days · Express ~4-6 days.
Document checklist
- Original Parental Consent for Minor Travel (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- Indonesia Embassy appointment slip (if any)
- Power of attorney (if our runner files on your behalf)
- Certified translation (if the destination requires local language)
FAQ
Will my Parental Consent for Minor Travel be accepted in Indonesia?
Yes — provided the full chain (Notary → MFA → Indonesia Embassy) is completed. We handle each step.
Total turnaround?
8-14 business days · express in 4-6 days.
Total cost?
Notary MFA confirmed in a written quotation from staff per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation from staff (express) + Indonesia Embassy fee.
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.






