Why Korean citizens need a Thai Notary Public for "Certificate of Authority / Signing Authority"
Notarial confirmation of corporate signing authority for foreign counterparties, banks, and registrars.
Common Korean use cases: ลงนามสัญญา M&A / Joint Venture กับคู่สัญญาต่างชาติ · เปิดบัญชี Corporate ธนาคารต่างประเทศ · จดทะเบียนสาขา/บริษัทย่อยในต่างประเทศ
South Korea accepts Thai documents that complete the Notary + MFA + Embassy chain.
Documents to prepare (Korean clients)
• หนังสือรับรองบริษัท ไม่เกิน 30 วัน • หนังสือบริคณห์สนธิ • พาสปอร์ตกรรมการ
• Your Korean passport (original + 2 copies) — we pre-screen for free to avoid rejection in South Korea.
Full chain for use in South Korea
1) Notary Public certification (1–2 ชั่วโมง)
2) Korean translation by MFA-listed translator
3) MFA Consular Department (2–3 business days)
4) South Korea Embassy in Bangkok final legalisation
Total cost estimate: Notary THB 2,500–5,000 + translation + MFA + South Korea Embassy fees.
Visa / status commonly held by Korean clients
Most Korean clients hold: LTR-Wealthy · Elite · Investment (B) · DTV
We bundle visa support, notarisation, and property/investment paperwork in one workflow.
FX / repatriation — Korean context
KRW outbound limit USD 50k without filing; Shinhan / KB Kookmin branches in Bangkok ease compliance
FAQ
Are Thai Notary Public documents recognised in South Korea?
Yes — once the Notary + MFA + South Korea Embassy chain is complete, the document carries the same legal force as an original in South Korea.
Do I always need a Korean translation?
Usually yes — except when the document is already in English and South Korea accepts English. We confirm before starting.
Can Korean clients abroad use this service?
Yes — appoint a representative in Thailand or ship documents by international courier; we manage everything and ship back.
Total cost estimate?
Notary THB 2,500–5,000 + Korean translation quoted on request + MFA THB 200 per stamp (standard) or THB 400 (express) + South Korea Embassy fees.
Timeline?
Standard 5–10 business days; express in 1–3 days available.






