Authentication chain for Certificate of Life / Proof of Life bound for Myanmar
Myanmar is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Certificate of Life / Proof of Life must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Myanmar Embassy.
After MFA Thailand, the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok must add their consular stamp before the document is usable abroad.
Our team refreshes Myanmar requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Certificate of Life / Proof of Life
Notarial proof-of-life certificate required by overseas pension funds and life-insurance providers for continued payments.
Common reasons clients prepare Certificate of Life / Proof of Life for Myanmar: รับเงินบำนาญจากสหรัฐ/UK/EU/ออสเตรเลีย · รับเงินประกันชีวิตงวดประจำปี · รักษาสถานะ Annuity / Trust beneficiary.
Source documents to bring: พาสปอร์ตตัวจริง, แบบฟอร์ม Proof of Life จากผู้จ่ายเงิน (ถ้ามี).
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted after document review — turnaround 1 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).
Myanmar Embassy: fees and queue vary, typically 3-10 business days.
Total ~8-14 business days · Express ~4-6 days.
Document checklist
- Original Certificate of Life / Proof of Life (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- Myanmar 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 Certificate of Life / Proof of Life be accepted in Myanmar?
Yes — provided the full chain (Notary → MFA → Myanmar Embassy) is completed. We handle each step.
Total turnaround?
8-14 business days · express in 4-6 days.
Total cost?
Notary MFA quoted after document review per stamp (standard) or quoted after document review (express) + Myanmar 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.






