Authentication chain for Will / Last Testament bound for Norway
Norway is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Will / Last Testament must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for Norway).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, Norway accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes Norway requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Will / Last Testament
Notarisation of a will and the testator's signature (with witnesses) for enforcement in Thailand and abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Will / Last Testament for Norway: จัดการทรัพย์สินข้ามชาติ (บ้าน/หุ้น/บัญชีต่างประเทศ) · พินัยกรรมสำหรับ Foreign Executor/Trustee · รับรองพินัยกรรมของชาวต่างชาติที่พำนักในไทย.
Source documents to bring: ร่างพินัยกรรม, พาสปอร์ต/บัตรประชาชนผู้ทำพินัยกรรม, พยาน 2 คน (นำตัวมา), รายละเอียดทรัพย์สิน.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation after document review — turnaround 1–3 business days (incl.ร่าง/ตรวจก่อนลงนาม).
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): confirmed in a written quotation after document review per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation 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 Will / Last Testament (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 Will / Last Testament be accepted in Norway?
Yes — after the Apostille, Norway 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 after document review per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation 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.