Authentication chain for Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration bound for Thailand
Thailand is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration 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 Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration
Notarisation of Thai divorce decree or divorce registration for remarriage or status change abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration for Thailand: จดทะเบียนสมรสใหม่ในสหรัฐฯ/ออสเตรเลีย/สหภาพยุโรป · เปลี่ยนสถานะภาษี/ประกันสังคมในต่างประเทศ · ยื่นวีซ่าคู่สมรส/K-1 หลังหย่า.
Source documents to bring: ทะเบียนหย่า/คำพิพากษาหย่าตัวจริง, บัตรประชาชน/พาสปอร์ต, คำแปลอังกฤษ (ถ้ามี).
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 1–2 ชั่วโมง.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (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 Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration (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 Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration 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 quoted on request + MFA quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (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.