Authentication chain for Bank Forms bound for Thailand
Thailand is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Bank Forms must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Thailand Embassy.
After MFA Thailand, the Thailand Embassy in Bangkok must add their consular stamp before the document is usable abroad.
Note: Uses the consular legalization chain via MFA Thailand before the destination embassy
About Bank Forms
Notarisation for opening foreign bank accounts and KYC.
Common reasons clients prepare Bank Forms for Thailand: เปิดบัญชี Wise/Schwab/Interactive Brokers · FATCA / CRS forms · Wire instructions.
Source documents to bring: แบบฟอร์มธนาคาร, พาสปอร์ต, หลักฐานที่อยู่.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted after document review — turnaround 30–60 นาที.
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).
Thailand Embassy: fees and queue vary, typically 3-10 business days.
Total ~8-14 business days · Express ~4-6 days.
Document checklist
- Original Bank Forms (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- Thailand 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 Bank Forms be accepted in Thailand?
Yes — provided the full chain (Notary → MFA → Thailand 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) + Thailand 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.