When you submit Thai-issued documents to Korean institutions, you need the more involved embassy-legalization process rather than an apostille. Thailand isn't a Hague member, so to use Korean documents in Thailand or Thai documents in Korea you must complete consular confirmation by Thailand's foreign ministry and then legalization by the Korean embassy in Thailand (or consular confirmation at the Thai embassy in Korea). Here's how Apostille Korea handles it all remotely — from issuance to notarization, consular confirmation and embassy legalization.
What is embassy legalization?
Embassy legalization is the process for recognizing public documents between countries that haven't joined the Apostille Convention. The issuing country's foreign ministry confirms the document's authenticity (consular confirmation), then the counterpart embassy applies a final legalization stamp. Because Thailand is a non-member, submitting Thai documents in Korea (or Korean documents in Thailand) requires this embassy legalization for legal effect.
When do you need it?
- Submitting a Thai PCC (criminal record) for an F-4 visa (residence card) after living in Thailand
- Submitting a Thai marriage or birth certificate for international marriage or a child's birth registration
- Submitting a Thai career certificate to have Thai work experience recognized by a Korean company
- Submitting a Korean power of attorney or seal certificate for Thai asset transactions
- Submitting a Thai school graduation certificate to a Korean school or company
- Submitting documents locally to set up a Thai entity from Korea
Documents involved
| Document | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Thai PCC (criminal record) | Visa, residence card, employment identity check |
| Thai diploma / transcript | Academic recognition, employment |
| Thai marriage / birth certificate | International marriage, birth registration |
| Korean power of attorney / seal certificate | Legal representation, real estate in Thailand |
The process
- Issue the Thai documentObtain it from a Thai government office, school or police. Apostille Korea can handle local issuance.
- Notarization (for private documents)Private documents are first notarized in Thailand to establish authenticity.
- Thai MOFA consular confirmationThailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamps the document to confirm authenticity.
- Korean embassy legalizationThe Korean embassy in Thailand applies its legalization stamp, giving the document official effect in Korea.
- Korean notarized translationComplete Korean notarized translation for submission to Korean bodies.
How to apply
We handle the entire complex chain in one stop — issuance, Thai MOFA consular confirmation, embassy legalization and Korean notarized translation. Because non-member procedures have many steps and longer timelines, entrusting it to specialists is the most efficient route.
FAQ
Is Thailand a Hague Apostille country?
No, Thailand is a non-member. So to submit Thai documents in Korea you need Thai MOFA consular confirmation followed by Korean embassy legalization for official effect.
What is the procedure to submit Thai documents in Korea?
Obtain the document from a Thai body; for private documents complete Thai notarization; get Thai MOFA consular confirmation; then Korean embassy legalization. Add Korean notarized translation and you can submit to Korean bodies.
Does a Thai PCC also need embassy legalization?
Yes — to submit a Thai PCC to a Korean body, you need Thai MOFA consular confirmation followed by Korean embassy legalization. We handle the whole process.
How long does Thai embassy legalization take?
From local issuance to MOFA consular confirmation, embassy legalization and Korean notarized translation, typically 10–20 business days. Contact us for expedited handling.
Can I handle Thai documents while sitting in Korea?
Yes — from local issuance to consular confirmation, embassy legalization and notarized translation, everything is handled online from within Korea.
Why Apostille Korea
- Non-member specialists — a team dedicated to Thailand's embassy-legalization process.
- One-stop service — issuance, MOFA consular confirmation, embassy legalization and notarized translation at once.
- 100% remote — apply online from Korea with no trip to Thailand.
- Fast handling — expedited to meet visa and residence-card timelines.
- Accurate guidance — required formats and extra documents confirmed in advance per receiving body.