Authentication chain for Certificate of Identity bound for New Zealand
New Zealand is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Certificate of Identity must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for New Zealand).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, New Zealand accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes New Zealand requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Certificate of Identity
Notarial verification that the person appearing is the same individual identified in the underlying ID, for foreign authorities.
Common reasons clients prepare Certificate of Identity for New Zealand: Identity confirmation to open a foreign bank account · Identity confirmation for overseas study/employment applications · Identity confirmation to receive an overseas pension.
Source documents to bring: Original passport, ID card, Source document (if any).
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation from staff — turnaround timeline depends on the document — ask our staff.
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).
Apostille included with the MFA step — no embassy fees.
Total ~5-7 business days · Express ~2-3 days.
Document checklist
- Original Certificate of Identity (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 Certificate of Identity be accepted in New Zealand?
Yes — after the Apostille, New Zealand 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 from staff per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation from staff (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.