Authentication chain for Power of Attorney bound for Thailand
Thailand is not (yet) a Hague Apostille member — therefore Power of Attorney 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 Power of Attorney
Notarisation of POA for personal or corporate authorisation, valid abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Power of Attorney for Thailand: Authorising someone to sell a house/land in Thailand while living abroad · Authorising a lawyer in the US/Canada to litigate on your behalf · Authorising family to receive inheritance / open a foreign bank account.
Source documents to bring: Draft power of attorney, ID card/passport of the grantor, Passport of the attorney-in-fact.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation from staff — turnaround ระยะเวลาขึ้นกับเอกสาร โปรดสอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): confirmed in a written quotation from staff per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation from staff (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 Power of Attorney (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 Power of Attorney 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 confirmed in a written quotation from staff per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation from staff (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.