Authentication chain for Employment Contract bound for Portugal
Portugal is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Employment Contract must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for Portugal).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, Portugal accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes Portugal 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 Portugal: ประกอบขอ Work Permit / Non-B Visa · ประกอบวีซ่าทำงานที่ต่างประเทศ (H-1B, Skilled Worker UK, TSS) · รับรองสัญญาจ้างผู้บริหารต่างชาติ.
Source documents to bring: สัญญาจ้าง 2 ฉบับ, พาสปอร์ตนายจ้าง/ผู้มีอำนาจลงนาม, พาสปอร์ตลูกจ้าง.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation after document review — turnaround 1–2 hours.
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 Employment Contract (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 Employment Contract be accepted in Portugal?
Yes — after the Apostille, Portugal 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.