Authentication chain for Employment Letter bound for Thailand
Thailand is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Employment Letter 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 Employment Letter
Notarisation of employment letters for visa, loan or transfer abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Employment Letter for Thailand: Skilled migration · ขอสินเชื่อต่างประเทศ · Inter-company transfer (L-1, ICT).
Source documents to bring: หนังสือรับรองการทำงานต้นฉบับ, พาสปอร์ตพนักงาน.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: quoted on request — turnaround 1 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 Employment Letter (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 Employment Letter 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.