Why Canadian citizens need a Thai Notary Public for "Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration"
Notarisation of Thai divorce decree or divorce registration for remarriage or status change abroad.
Common Canadian use cases: จดทะเบียนสมรสใหม่ในสหรัฐฯ/ออสเตรเลีย/สหภาพยุโรป · เปลี่ยนสถานะภาษี/ประกันสังคมในต่างประเทศ · ยื่นวีซ่าคู่สมรส/K-1 หลังหย่า
Canada accepts Thai documents that complete the Notary + MFA + Embassy chain.
Documents to prepare (Canadian clients)
• ทะเบียนหย่า/คำพิพากษาหย่าตัวจริง • บัตรประชาชน/พาสปอร์ต • คำแปลอังกฤษ (ถ้ามี)
• Your Canadian passport (original + 2 copies) — we pre-screen for free to avoid rejection in Canada.
Full chain for use in Canada
1) Notary Public certification (1–2 ชั่วโมง)
2) English / French translation by MFA-listed translator
3) MFA Consular Department (2–3 business days)
4) Canada Embassy in Bangkok final legalisation
Total cost estimate: Notary quoted on request + translation + MFA + Canada Embassy fees.
Visa / status commonly held by Canadian clients
Most Canadian clients hold: Retirement (O-A) · Marriage (O) · LTR-Wealthy · DTV
We bundle visa support, notarisation, and property/investment paperwork in one workflow.
FX / repatriation — Canadian context
CAD → THB via RBC/TD Global Transfer; Canada-Thailand 1984 DTT; no outbound restriction
FAQ
Are Thai Notary Public documents recognised in Canada?
Yes — once the Notary + MFA + Canada Embassy chain is complete, the document carries the same legal force as an original in Canada.
Do I always need a English / French translation?
Usually yes — except when the document is already in English and Canada accepts English. We confirm before starting.
Can Canadian 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 quoted on request + English / French translation quoted on request + MFA quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) + Canada Embassy fees.
Timeline?
Standard 5–10 business days; express in 1–3 days available.






