Thailand Embassy Legalisation
There are 3 main steps to getting your documents attested by the embassy
Solicitor
RLS will have your document stamped by a solicitor. There is a list of documents that do not need to be stamped, please see a list of the documents.
British Foreign Ministry
The stamped document will then be taken to the FCO office for official stamping
Embassy Attestation
Lastly, the document will be taken to the embassy in London for attestation and returned back
Documents not requiring solicitor authorisation stamping:
- UK Birth Certificate
- UK Marriage Certificate
- UK Police Clearance Certificate (ACRO only)
- UK Death Certificate
- UK Medical Report signed by a UK Doctor
Delivery Options
Upon completion of the order form and checking the documents with us, please send via special delivery the items to us, or feel free to drop them off to our Piccadilly based office.
For more information, please see the information below:
Section 1: Thailand Embassy London Legalization UK
Thailand is one place that is often on the travel list of tourists from all over the world. It is said that in Thailand, you’ll find the smallest creature, the bumblebee bat, and the largest creature, the whale shark. Thailand boasts more than 35,000 Buddhist temples too.
People mainly book their flights to Thailand to visit Bangkok, the capital of the country. Did you know that one-tenth of the entire Thai population lives in Bangkok? A regional leader for tourism, electronics and automotive, Thailand is a popular business hub as well, with many making their way to the country for work and business opportunities.
If you are a British citizen, moving to Thailand for work, you’ll need your UK documents legalised/attested, including education certificate attestation by the Thailand Embassy. The legalisation process requires you to submit an application to The Consular Section, Royal Thai Embassy, located in London. However, before attestation, UK documents need apostille certification. So, the process isn’t as simple as it might seem.
The first step is to learn how to get Thailand Embassy attestation and how the process can be eased by hiring a professional document attestation service.
Section 2: General Queries About Thailand Embassy London Legalization UK
1. Why Do UK Documents Need Attestation to be Used in Thailand?
When a UK national moves to Thailand for work or study, they need to get their documents legalised for use by the Thai authorities. Thailand Embassy legalisation ensures the authenticity of the documents and the information they contain. Certificate attestation at the Thailand embassy usually takes 1-2 weeks. The time can increase due to unforeseen delays. It can also depend on how busy the embassy is during that period. Hire a reliable UK document legalisation service, like Rapid Legalisation Services, that works closely with the FCO and the Thailand embassy to get the time reduced to 2-4 working days.
2. What Information is Required to Get Your UK Documents Legalised for Thailand?
To get UK documents legalised for use in Thailand, British nationals need to file an application with the Thailand Embassy in London. They have to ensure that the application is appropriately signed and dated. After that, they need to pay the Thailand embassy attestation fee to proceed with certificate attestation. Remember, all documents will require an apostille certificate prior to attestation.
3. For What Situations Will I Require Thailand Embassy Legalisation of UK Documents?
The whole world is looking at Thailand with ambitious eyes, not just as a tourist spot but as a land of business opportunities. When moving to Thailand for work or study, a UK national needs to ensure legalisation of documents at the Thailand Embassy in London. This proves that the education certificates and other documents are authentic and can be accepted by the Thai authorities.
Here are some reasons why attestation of the UK documents might be required:
- Helps in applying for a job in Thailand
- Required for obtaining a Thai Visa
- Needed to conduct business or enter into agreements with Thai companies
- To return to your home country (Thailand), after studying in the UK.
4. How to Legalise UK Documents for Use in Thailand?
UK documents to be used in Thailand are attested by the Thai embassy. However, before that, the documents must be apostilled by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
People often look to a reliable agency to help them complete the various stages of legalisation smoothly. Rapid Legalisation Services (RLS), an experienced document attestation service in the UK, helps complete the process of Thailand Embassy London legalisation in 3 easy steps:
Step 1: Fill the Order Form online and pay the embassy attestation fees.
Step 2: RLS will complete all steps of the process on your behalf, including document check, solicitor certification (if needed), UK apostille and, finally, embassy attestation.
Step 3: The attested documents will be are delivered back to you at your preferred address.
Additional FAQs
Rapid Legalisation Services is a one-stop destination for all your UK document attestation needs. They offer quick, reliable and hassle-free services for Thailand Embassy London attestation. However, this doesn’t means that they compromise on any requirements. The service has been working closely with London embassies to ensure that the process is completed successfully in the shortest timeframe.
For legalisation, UK documents need to be presented at the Thai embassy in London. Before attestation, these documents will require an apostille stamp. The Thailand Embassy attestation procedure is not complicated, but it can be long and tedious. This is why it is best to hire an experienced document attestation service like RLS.
Usually it takes 1-2 weeks for Thailand Embassy London legalisation. However, if you require the document attestation on an urgent basis, Rapid Legalisation Services can help you get it done quickly, based on the type of service you choose:
- Apostille same-day service
- Apostille 2-day service
- Thailand Consular Legalisation (1-4 days)
The cost of Thailand Embassy London legalisation depends on the service type chosen:
- Apostille Same–Day Service: £135 (FCO Fees £75 and VAT £10)
- Apostille 2-Day Service: £78 (FCO Fees £30 and VAT £8)
- Consular legalisation: £138 (FCO Fees £30 and VAT £18)
(Note: This is the cost of attestation of one degree certificate or document for Thailand, including Thailand Embassy attestation charges.)