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Thailand joins the Apostille Convention: what changes
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What changed
Thailand acceded to the Convention on 30 June 2026.1
Until 28 February 2027, documents for use in Thailand still follow the older process, usually legalisation. From that date, an apostille replaces it for documents exchanged with other member countries.1
Countries
Who it affects
- ThailandJoining soonEntry into force
Sources and verification
Sources
- Status
- Last verified: (18 October 2026)
- How it was checked
- Copied from the HCCH status table
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