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Currently Requires Consular Authentication (Apostille effective 2027-02-28)
Thailand Document Authentication Guide
Submitting Korean documents to Thailand?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, the translation, notarization, and consular authentication process, and official Thailand agency information.
3-second summary — Thailand deposited its instrument of accession on June 30, 2026, with the Convention taking effect February 28, 2027. Until then, both MOFA consular authentication and Royal Thai Embassy in Korea consular certification are required.
What documents are you submitting to Thailand?
Click a document to see its issuing agency, whether it can be issued online, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are official sites of government, court, or public agencies.
Family / Personal
Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate
Issuing agency — Korean courts (city/district/town/township office handling family relation registration)
Online issuance — Available. Requires identity verification such as a joint certificate
Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)
Employment / Career
Criminal Record Report · Degree Certificate
Issuing agency — National Police Agency (criminal record report), graduating school (degree certificate)
Online issuance — Varies by school
Sometimes required for Thai work-visa procedures, but the exact required documents must be confirmed.
Corporate / Business
Certified Copy of Corporate Register · Power of Attorney
Issuing agency — Court registry office (certified copy of corporate register)
Online issuance — Available
Official agency names and URLs are current as of the time of review and may change. Please re-check the latest information on the relevant agency's site.
Authentication Process for Submission to Thailand
How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Thailand? Until the Convention takes effect on February 28, 2027, the following dual authentication process is required.
Guide by Purpose of Submission to Thailand
Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the items below are representative examples for reference only, not a definitive list.
Study Abroad
An enrollment/graduation certificate may be used, but the exact requirements must be confirmed with the school you're applying to.
Employment
A criminal record report and degree certificate are sometimes required, but the exact requirements must be confirmed.
Business / Incorporation
A certified copy of the corporate register, power of attorney, and similar documents may be used; the exact list must be confirmed.
Marriage / Visa
A marriage relation certificate and certificate of family relations may be used.
Bringing Documents from Thailand to Korea
If you are submitting a document issued in Thailand to Korea, currently (before the Convention takes effect) it must go through both Thai-side certification and consular authentication at the Korean Embassy in Thailand.
Documents Issued by Thai Government Agencies
After certification from Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Legalization Division (located in Bangkok), consular authentication at the Korean Embassy in Thailand is required.
Thai Notarized Private Documents
Private documents must first go through local Thai notarization procedures; the exact issuing agency and process must be confirmed.
Thailand Official Agencies
The links below are guidance from Thai and Korean government and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.
Please always re-verify the exact application method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.
How Vision ApoKorea Can Help
Finding it difficult to prepare everything yourself? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and consular authentication, Vision ApoKorea can walk you through the required steps and handle them for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do documents submitted to Thailand require an apostille?
Thailand deposited its instrument of accession on June 30, 2026, and the Convention will take effect on February 28, 2027. Until then, a dual authentication process is required — both MOFA consular authentication and Royal Thai Embassy in Korea consular certification.
How do I submit a document issued in Thailand to Korea?
Before the Convention takes effect, the document must be certified by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Legalization Division and then go through consular authentication at the Korean Embassy in Thailand. The exact detailed procedure needs to be confirmed.
Is a Thai translation always required?
It depends on the receiving agency. Many agencies require a Thai translation, but you should confirm with the specific receiving agency.
How long does processing take?
It varies depending on the document type, whether translation is needed, and quantity, so we cannot give a fixed timeframe. We'll advise individually after reviewing your documents.
How much does it cost?
Government fees, translation fees, notarization fees, and agency fees are each separate and vary by document and quantity. You can request an individual quote via Get a Quote.
Can I submit multiple documents at once?
Yes, you can submit several documents together. Let us know the quantity via Get a Quote.
