Authentication chain for Employment Contract bound for Laos
Laos is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Employment Contract must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Laos Embassy.
After MFA Thailand, the Laos Embassy in Bangkok must add their consular stamp before the document is usable abroad.
Our team refreshes Laos requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Employment Contract
Notarisation of an employment contract for foreign workers in Thailand or for work-visa applications abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Employment Contract for Laos: Supporting a Work Permit / Non-B visa application · Supporting a foreign work visa (H-1B, UK Skilled Worker, TSS) · Notarising a foreign executive's employment contract.
Source documents to bring: Employment contract, 2 copies, Employer's/authorised signatory's passport, Employee's passport.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation from staff — turnaround ระยะเวลาขึ้นกับเอกสาร โปรดสอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่.
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).
Laos Embassy: fees and queue vary, typically 3-10 business days.
Total ~8-14 business days · Express ~4-6 days.
Document checklist
- Original Employment Contract (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- Laos 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 Employment Contract be accepted in Laos?
Yes — provided the full chain (Notary → MFA → Laos 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) + Laos 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.