Documents for Thailand

Swedish documents for Thailand

Thailand accepts Hague apostilles only from 28 February 2027. Until then amphoe offices, land offices and notaries in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai want Swedish originals via the MFA and the Thai Embassy in Stockholm. We set the chain from the recipient list, often with Thai translation.

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Thailand embassy chain from SEK 2,495, notarisation from SEK 449, authorized Thai translation from SEK 1,495. Language plus stamps package from SEK 3,495 when both translation and embassy are needed.

Embassy legalisation

Before 28 Feb 2027: MFA plus the Thai Embassy. An apostille is not enough yet.

From 2 495 kr See prices →

Notarisation

Certify private signatures and copies before MFA and embassy.

From 449 kr See prices →

Translation Swedish → Thai

Authorized translator for Thai authorities, notaries and schools.

From 1 495 kr See prices →

Translation Thai → Swedish

When Thai documents go to Swedish authorities or schools.

From 1 495 kr See prices →

Bundle: translation + legalisation

Thai and embassy chain in the same order for Bangkok or elsewhere in the country.

From 3 495 kr See package price →

Correct path

Before 2027: embassy chain. After: often apostille

Now: private documents are notarised first, then MFA and the Thai Embassy in Stockholm. Add authorized Thai when amphoe or the land office requires it. From 28 February 2027 apostille may replace the embassy step in many cases. We say which path applies for your date.

Official embassy page: Thai Embassy in Sweden

Overview

How it works for Thailand

Swedish personal records, marital status certificates, powers of attorney and company extracts are used widely in Thailand, but until 28 February 2027 an apostille is rarely enough. VIZA starts from what amphoe, a Thai notary, land office, school or counterpart in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Pattaya or elsewhere actually asks for. Then we run Notary Public when needed, legalisation at the Swedish MFA and filing at the Thai Embassy in Stockholm. When needed we add Kammarkollegiet approved Thai translation. Common cases are marriage to a Thai partner, condo purchase via an agent, long stay residency and company relationships.

When needed

When do Swedish papers get stuck in Thailand without legalisation?

The requirement comes from the recipient in Thailand. These are the situations we see most before apostille starts in 2027:

Amphoe requires a legalised personal record and marital status certificate before marriage to a Thai partner
A broker or land office wants a legalised power of attorney before condo purchase or transfer
A school or employer in Bangkok asks for legalised grades or a criminal record certificate
A Thai notary will not accept a Swedish power of attorney without MFA and embassy stamps
A Swedish company must show registry extracts or agreements for a local partner or BOI related matter
A bank or agent in Phuket or Chiang Mai requires legalised civil documents

Which Swedish papers most often go to Thailand?

Typical documents by category. Collapse a box if you want less.

01 Marriage and civil status

Personal records
Marital status / impediment certificates
Consents before marriage
Birth certificates
Name change certificates
Certified passport copies

02 Condo, power of attorney and living

Powers of attorney for a Thai notary or agent
Supporting papers for condo purchase
Bank powers of attorney
Personal records for long stay
Criminal record certificates when required
Thai translation of the power of attorney

03 Studies, work and company

Diplomas and grades
Transcripts of records
Employment and professional certificates
Companies Registration Office extracts
Articles of association and board minutes
Agreements and trade documents

From a Swedish document to an accepted Thailand chain

The usual chain from review to return. Collapse a step if you want less.

1 Read the requirement from Thailand

We start from the amphoe list, broker checklist or school email. That decides whether Thai, English, notarisation or only MFA plus embassy is needed.
2 Certify private documents

Powers of attorney, consents and company minutes often go via Notary Public first. Public Swedish extracts can sometimes skip that step.
3 MFA legalisation in Sweden

The Swedish MFA confirms signature and stamp. That is required before the Thai Embassy in Stockholm will accept the case.
4 Thai Embassy in Stockholm

We file according to embassy consular routines. Embassy fees are specified before filing.
5 Return to you

You get the papers back with tracked post. If the recipient then needs local translation or filing in Thailand, we help you see what is already done in Sweden.

Important

Apostille for Thailand: only from 28 February 2027

Thailand has decided to join the Hague Convention with entry into force on 28 February 2027. Until then an apostille does not replace MFA plus the Thai Embassy. Amphoe offices, land offices and notaries in Bangkok often stop apostille stamped originals today. We run the embassy chain now and can switch to apostille after that date for cases where it is enough. Embassy legalisation for Thailand starts from SEK 2,495 in Basic.

What typical Thailand cases look like with us

Expand a case to see documents, route and timing.

Marriage to a Thai partner Amphoe almost always wants legalised Swedish civil documents before marriage can be registered. An apostille is not enough before 2027.

Typical documents

Personal record
Marital status certificate
Consent when required
Certified passport copy
Thai translation according to amphoe

Sweden: Notary Public if needed → MFA → Thai Embassy

The Stockholm chain often takes 5 to 12 business days when the file is complete

Condo purchase via an agent For purchases in Bangkok, Phuket or Pattaya the agent often needs a legalised Swedish power of attorney before the notary and land office proceed.

Typical documents

Power of attorney for a Thai agent
Personal record or civil status certificate
Certified passport copy
Bank papers when the lender requires them
Thai translation of the power of attorney

Notary Public → MFA → Thai Embassy

Often 8 to 15 business days in Basic

Studies or work in Bangkok Schools and employers may require legalised grades or a criminal record certificate before admission or a contract.

Typical documents

Diplomas and transcripts
Criminal record certificate
Employment or reference letters
English or Thai translation according to the recipient

Certification if needed → MFA → Thai Embassy

Often 8 to 15 business days

Company or local partner in Thailand Swedish companies signing agreements, opening representation or submitting registry extracts to a Thai counterpart often need the embassy chain before 2027.

Typical documents

Companies Registration Office extract
Articles of association
Board resolution
Power of attorney for an agent in Thailand
Certified passport copies for directors

Notary Public → MFA → Thai Embassy

Often 8 to 15 business days. Priority shortens our coordination.

Translation, timing and embassy

Thai or English?

Amphoe offices and many local authorities want Thai. International schools and some companies accept English. The embassy in Stockholm does not always require translation to stamp, but the recipient in Thailand still might. We translate Swedish to Thai with a Kammarkollegiet approved translator from SEK 1,495 and can sync it with the embassy chain. Translation plus legalisation package from SEK 3,495.

Timeline before marriage, purchase or filing in Thailand

Our part in Sweden (certification, MFA, embassy) usually takes 8 to 15 business days in Basic. Book amphoe or notary time in Thailand only once the chain is planned. The total is affected by:

whether the power of attorney or consent must be notarised first
MFA queue in Stockholm
embassy consular processing
whether Thai translation should run in parallel
post for originals and return
public holidays in Sweden or Thailand

What the Thai Embassy in Stockholm actually does

The Royal Thai Embassy in Stockholm legalises Swedish documents that have already gone through MFA and will be used in Thailand. We prepare the package, file according to consular routines and return stamped originals. After 28 February 2027 many cases may instead go via apostille. We say which path applies for your date.

Check against embassy filing requirements
Notary Public when the document is private
MFA legalisation before the embassy
Filing and follow-up at the Thai Embassy
Translation to Thai or English when needed
Tracked return to you in Sweden

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When the same Thailand case needs more

Order Swedish extracts, or read more about apostille for countries where it already applies.

Order official documents

Civil records, marital status certificates and criminal records before Thailand legalisation.

Apostille and other countries

See general legalisation for Hague Convention countries and more destinations.

Questions before you send papers to Bangkok

Does an apostille work in Thailand today?

Not in normal cases. Apostille applies from 28 February 2027. Until then recipients in Thailand want MFA plus the Thai Embassy.

What do I need for marriage in Thailand?

Usually a legalised personal record and marital status certificate, sometimes a consent, plus Thai translation according to amphoe.

Does a condo power of attorney need an embassy stamp?

Yes in practice before 2027. Thai notaries and land offices want a Swedish power of attorney via MFA and the embassy.

Thai or English?

Local authorities more often want Thai. International recipients sometimes take English. We translate when the list requires it.

How long is your part?

Usually 8 to 15 business days in Basic for certification, MFA and embassy. Priority and VIP shorten our coordination.

Can you fetch Swedish extracts first?

Yes. Personal records, marital status certificates and criminal record extracts are often ordered before the Thailand chain starts.

What happens after 28 February 2027?

Apostille may then replace the embassy step in many cases. We follow the recipient requirement and say which path applies when you order.

What does it cost?

Embassy chain from SEK 2,495, notarisation from SEK 449, Thai translation from SEK 1,495, package from SEK 3,495. The embassy tariff is specified separately before filing.

Do you have the list from amphoe, a broker or the school?

Send the scan or the email from Thailand. We say whether you need certification, MFA, embassy, Thai or only part of the chain, with a price before start.