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Medical Licence

Certified translation and full legalization of Medical Licence by Thai Medical Council + MoPH + MFA Consular + destination embassy — for foreign medical licensing, residency, fellowship and employment.

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Medical Licence at NYC Visa & Translation: starting from service-list rate, 5–15 business days (Rush 24–72h available). Fully bundled translation + MoJ/MFA/embassy/Apostille legalization + worldwide DHL. ance guarantee.

99%+
Acceptance rate
5–15
Business days
77
Provinces served
195
Destination countries
Required documents
7-stage process
  1. 1. Free case review

    Send scan / photo via LINE or email — we map the correct legalization route for your destination within 1 business hour.

  2. 2. Collect originals

    Drop at our Ladprao 95 office, use our Bangkok messenger, or ship EMS nationwide.

  3. 3. Translate + QA review

    Certified translator + 2-stage QA in 2–3 business days. Languages: EN/CN/JP/KR/DE/FR/ES/RU/AR + NAATI.

  4. 4. Source-ministry certification

    MoJ / Medical Council / MoL / SSO / DSDW / Civil Registrar — depending on document type.

  5. 5. MFA Consular + Apostille

    Department of Consular Affairs — Apostille (Hague Convention since 14 Dec 2024) or destination legalization.

  6. 6. Embassy attestation (if needed)

    Destination embassy — required for non-Apostille countries: China, India, UAE, Vietnam, etc.

  7. 7. Delivery

    DHL Worldwide Express (1–3 days), EMS within Thailand, or pick-up at Ladprao 95.

Pricing
ItemPrice (THB)
Medical translation (TH ↔ EN) per page1,500 – 3,500
TMC certification fee200 – 500 / set
DCT / PCT / TNC certification fee200 – 500 / set
Council delivery service3,500
MoPH certification500 / set
MFA + Apostille fee200 – 800 / set
MFA delivery service2,500
Embassy fee1,800 – 2,600 / set
Embassy delivery service5,000 – 12,000
Worldwide DHL2,500
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Medical Licence take?

Standard: 5–10 business days (translation + source ministry). Add 5–10 days for MFA + Apostille, or 7–14 days for embassy chain. Rush service (24–72h, +50–100%) available for urgent litigation.

How much does Medical Licence cost?

Starting from service-list rate. Translation and certification bundled; government fees passed through at cost (MoJ 400–1,200, MFA 200–800, embassy 1,800–2,600). No hidden charges, full receipts and tax invoices for every stage.

Which countries accept Medical Licence?

Accepted worldwide in 195 countries. 125+ Hague Apostille member states (since 14 Dec 2024) bypass embassy attestation; remaining countries use legalization chain. We confirm the exact route for your destination before starting.

Do I need to visit the office?

No — fully online end-to-end: send scans via LINE/email → mail originals by EMS or Kerry → pay by bank transfer / credit card / PromptPay → receive by DHL or EMS anywhere in Thailand or worldwide. Ideal for upcountry and overseas clients.

Can foreigners in Thailand use this service?

Yes — we serve expats of all nationalities. Service languages: Thai, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Russian, Arabic. Interpreters and specialist lawyers available for complex cases.

Is acceptance guaranteed?

Quality guarantee: if a document is rejected by the destination authority due to our error, NYC re-does it free of charge. Real across 50,000+ document sets in the last 36 months.

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083-249-4999 info@nycvisa.ltd
Ladprao 95, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok — Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00
Service Knowledge Base

Thai medical documents — certificates, records and test results

Answers on translating and certifying Thai medical certificates, treatment records, test results and vaccination records for visas, insurance claims, continued treatment abroad, or study and employment requirements. (24+ search topics covered)

Can you interpret a diagnosis for me?

No. We are not medical practitioners and give no clinical opinion. Our role is limited to rendering the document's text accurately.

Can a medical certificate be translated after the hospital has issued it?

Yes — translation is a separate step and does not require the hospital to reissue the document. What matters is that the translation reproduces the physician's name and licence number, the date, diagnosis wording and stamps exactly, and that the patient's name matches the passport. If the hospital used a Thai transliteration different from the passport, we add a translator's note rather than silently changing the spelling.

Can you issue or amend a medical certificate?

Never. Only a physician licensed by the Thai Medical Council may issue one. We translate the source document exactly and manage the certification chain; altering medical records is a criminal offence.

What must a medical certificate for a visa contain?

Issuance by a licensed practitioner or facility, the patient's name exactly as in the passport, examination date, the specific items the destination requires, the doctor's signature and licence number, and the facility seal. Some countries accept only panel clinics.

How recent must a medical certificate be?

The receiving authority sets the limit, not the hospital. Visa sections, employers and insurers commonly apply a recency window measured from the examination date, and some count from the legalisation date instead. Because the two dates can be weeks apart, confirm which date the recipient counts from before starting, so the certificate does not expire midway through the legalisation chain.

Where should a visa medical examination be done?

Many countries accept results only from an appointed panel clinic, which transmits results directly to the immigration authority. In that case no translation or legalisation is needed — always check the destination's published rules.

Who may request medical records?

The patient, under the facility's procedure. Anyone else needs explicit consent or a power of attorney, because health data is sensitive personal data under data-protection law and requests without consent are refused.

What should a Thai medical certificate contain for overseas use?

Receiving authorities generally expect the patient's name exactly as in the passport, date of birth, examination date, a clear finding or diagnosis, the physician's name and medical licence number, the facility's stamp, and a dated signature. Thai-language certificates are then translated into the required language and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs, often followed by authentication at the destination country's embassy in Thailand. Check the validity window the destination applies before starting, because medical documents frequently have short acceptance periods.
Topics covered
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Official references

Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).

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Case preparation desk at our Bangkok officeFrom actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Service Playbook

Medical documents — certificates and treatment records

Medical documents for foreign authorities must show the physician's name, licence number, clinic seal and date, otherwise they fail at the certification stage.

Documents to prepare

  • Original medical certificate bearing the licence number and clinic seal
  • Relevant treatment records or test results
  • Vaccination booklet or certificates
  • The patient's passport
  • Consent to disclose if a representative acts for the patient
  • The destination's own health form where one is prescribed

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. Check the certificate is complete Physician name, licence number, seal and date are verified.
  2. 2. Translate medical terminology carefully Disease and drug names are kept to international standards.
  3. 3. Certify the translation Then enter the legalisation chain the destination requires.
  4. 4. File within the validity window Many medical documents have very short acceptance periods.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • Certificates without a licence number are usually refused.
  • Some destinations accept only panel clinics from their own list.
  • Destination-specific health forms cannot be substituted.
  • Health data is sensitive — disclose only what is necessary.

Tips from our team

  • Ask the clinic for an English original where possible.
  • Check destination rules before the examination to avoid repeating it.
  • Keep copies of all results for future reference.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Route Comparison

Comparing routes for medical documents

Medical certificates, treatment records, and test results carry different certification requirements depending on who receives them.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Hospital certificate plus translation and legalisationFiled with a foreign government body such as immigration or a registryIssuing hospital, then the MFA, then the destination embassyVariable — allow several weeks across all stagesMedical certificates have a limited validity; slow processing can expire them before filing
Certified translation only, no legalisationThe recipient is private, such as an insurer or an overseas hospitalA translator the recipient acceptsUsually a few business daysIf a government body later needs it, the legalisation stage must be redone
Request an English-language original from the hospitalThe hospital already issues bilingual recordsThe issuing hospitalVariable by each hospital's records systemPatient name spelling differing from the passport is a frequent rejection cause

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

Advisory Service

We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case

Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.

Route assessment

We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.

Pre-submission review

Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.

Timeline planning

We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.

Rejection recovery

We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.

Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

Is there a service point near me?

Our main offices are Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. We serve the whole country through scans and document courier, and can meet at city rail stations or malls. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the most convenient option.

Can I handle this myself?

Many steps can be done personally under the relevant authority's rules. What usually costs time is the wrong sequence, a translation format that does not match the requirement, or a source document version the recipient will not accept. Check the destination checklist before starting and ask us if anything is unclear.

Which documents should I prepare?

Generally the original document from the competent authority, the owner's ID or passport, a translation in the format the destination requires, and a power of attorney if someone acts for you. Details vary by service type — ask our team for a case-specific checklist.
Practical advice & cautions

Legalization & apostille: practical advice and cautions

Before you start
  • Get the receiving party's requirements in writing

    Universities, employers and registry offices publish their own checklists. Obtaining that checklist first fixes the number of copies, the language and the certification route correctly on the first attempt.

  • Allow for each step's queue

    Total turnaround depends on the current workload of the consular office and of the destination embassy. Plan ahead rather than against a tight travel date; we can give a case-specific range by phone, LINE or email.

  • Prepare translations in the format the certifying office actually uses

    The Department of Consular Affairs certifies translations presented in its expected format. Self-formatted translations are frequently sent back for correction, costing a full queue cycle.

  • Separate public documents from private ones

    Public records such as house registration, birth and marriage certificates enter the certification chain directly. Private documents such as powers of attorney, affidavits and contracts must first be attested by a Notarial Services Attorney.

Common reasons documents get rejected
  • Ignoring the required translation language

    Some countries accept only translations into their own official language, not English. Certifying an English translation first can mean repeating the entire chain.

  • Opening a bound and sealed bundle

    Bundles sealed across the binding must never be separated. Removing the staple voids the certification and the whole set has to be redone.

  • Signature mismatch

    Signature attestation is compared against the signature on the ID card or passport. A different signature style will be refused at the counter.

  • Certifying a copy that no longer matches the register

    If a registry entry changes after the copy was issued, for example a name change or address move, the certified copy will contradict the database. Re-issue before starting.

Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

What people search for

Frequently searched topics about legalisation

Legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs
Document legalisation in Thailand is handled by the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA.
Foreign documents for use in Thailand
They must first be certified in the issuing country, then translated and legalised in Thailand.
Apostille versus embassy legalisation
Which route applies depends on whether the destination country is a party to the Apostille Convention.
Company documents for overseas use
Obtain a recent certified extract of company records before beginning translation and legalisation.

These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.