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Life certificates: embassy vs notary vs Thai authority

Pensioners living in Thailand must file proof of life on schedule; use the channel your fund accepts so payments are not suspended.

At the paying country's embassy or consulate in Thailand

The fund requires consular certification

Certifying authority
That country's mission in Thailand
Indicative timeline
Variable with appointment queues — start early
Pitfalls / common rejections
Booking later than the filing deadline suspends the next payment

Notarial certification by a licensed attorney

The fund accepts certification by a locally authorised officer

Certifying authority
A Notarial Services Attorney
Indicative timeline
Usually quick to schedule
Pitfalls / common rejections
Some funds additionally require consular legalisation

Thai authority certificate plus legalisation

The fund accepts Thai official documents with certified translation

Certifying authority
Registrar or hospital, then Consular Affairs
Indicative timeline
Variable — days to weeks
Pitfalls / common rejections
The fund's own form must be used; re-typed versions are rejected

Note: Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before you plan. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers (15+ years of casework) can assess your case and handle the whole chain for you.

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