Thailand
Apostille in Thailand
Apostilles apply in Thailand from . The status changes on this page automatically on that date.
At a glance
Does Thailand use apostilles?
| Uses apostilles? | Joining soon1 |
|---|---|
| Applies from | 1 |
| How it joined | Joined later (accession), 1 |
| Who issues apostilles | Offices designated by Thailand: see the list on the HCCH website |
| What the receiving side decides | Whether it accepts the document: for example how recent it must be and whether it needs a translation. |
| Last checked |
Step by step
How to get an apostille in Thailand
- Make sure the country where the document will be used also uses apostilles. The checker on this site shows this.
- Use an original public document. A private document, such as a power of attorney, is first signed in front of a notary public.
- Ask an office that Thailand has designated for the apostille. The Hague Conference lists these offices with contact details.
- Check with the office that will receive the document whether it needs anything else, such as a translation.
These are the general steps that apply in every member country. See how apostilles work.
Contacts
Who to contact in Thailand
- Apostille officesOffices designated by Thailand, with addresses (HCCH list)
- The office that will receive your documentAsk it before you start what it needs: an apostille, a translation, or a document issued recently.
Common situations
Using a document from or in Thailand
A document issued in Thailand
Until 28 February 2027, Thailand does not issue apostilles under the Convention. Ask the office that will receive the document which process it needs.
Check where it can be usedA document for use in Thailand
Until 28 February 2027, documents for use in Thailand usually need legalisation. From that date an apostille from another member country is enough.
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Caution: Not in force yet
The Convention only applies in Thailand from 28 February 2027. Until then, apostilles are not issued or accepted under the Convention there.1
Before the apostille
Private documents
A private document, such as a power of attorney or a contract, is first signed in front of a notary public, and the apostille then goes on the notary’s certificate. A copy of a public document from another country is first certified by a notary public, then apostilled.
An apostille only confirms the signature, the role of the person who signed and any seal or stamp on the document. It does not confirm what the document says. The office that receives the document decides what it accepts.
Questions
Questions about apostilles in Thailand
Does Thailand accept apostilles?
Not yet. Thailand has joined the Apostille Convention, but it only applies there from 28 February 2027.
Who issues apostilles in Thailand?
The offices that Thailand has designated. The Hague Conference lists them, with contact details, on its website. The apostille is always issued in the country the document comes from.
How do I get an apostille in Thailand?
Use an original public document, or have a private document signed in front of a notary public first. Then ask the designated office in Thailand for the apostille, and check with the office that will receive the document what else it needs.
Do I need to notarise a private document first?
Yes. A private document, such as a power of attorney or a contract, is first signed in front of a notary public. The apostille is then added to the notary’s certificate, not to the private document itself.
Is an apostille valid in countries that are not Convention members?
No. An apostille only works in other member countries. Countries outside the Convention use a different process, usually called legalisation. The office that receives your document decides what it accepts.
Sources and verification
Sources
- Status
- Last verified: (18 October 2026)
- How it was checked
- Copied from the HCCH status table
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