Pickup Points · BTS / MRT / ARL
Meet an NYC consultant at any rail station
Hand over your documents at the station nearest your office, condo, or hotel — full coverage of BTS, MRT, and Airport Rail Link networks.
บริการยื่นวีซ่า 196 ประเทศทั่วโลก · ครบ 77 จังหวัด · เปิด จันทร์ – ศุกร์ 9:00 – 18:00
Bangkok's rail network is the most reliable way to move paperwork across the city, and NYC has built every Bangkok visa workflow around it. We operate dispatch loops along BTS Sukhumvit (Mo Chit ↔ Kheha), BTS Silom (National Stadium ↔ Bang Wa), MRT Blue Line (the full loop including Lak Song and Tha Phra), MRT Purple Line (Khlong Bang Phai ↔ Tao Poon), and Airport Rail Link (Phaya Thai ↔ Suvarnabhumi). Pick the station closest to your day's schedule and we'll be there inside the agreed window.
The typical handover takes 15-20 minutes. You bring originals (passport, supporting documents); we verify on the spot, sign chain-of-custody, hand back digital copies via encrypted link, and transport originals directly to the embassy or MFA. There is no extra fee for station pickup within central Bangkok — it is included in the standard service.
For early morning embassy slots (US, Schengen, UK), we offer pre-7am handovers at Asoke, Silom, Phaya Thai and Mo Chit. For corporate clients with multiple staff applying simultaneously, we batch pickup at a single station and process the entire group together, with a unified case file.
If a station isn't on the list, we can still meet there — coverage is universal across the operating rail networks. Use the directory below as a starting point for the busiest pickup nodes.
BTS Sukhumvit · 12 stations
MRT Blue · 9 stations
BTS Silom · 7 stations
ARL · 2 stations
Service Knowledge Base
Using translation, certification and visa services in your area
Answers for people searching for document translation, certification, notarial attorney services and visa support near them: which steps require you in person, which can be handled by an authorised representative or by courier, and how the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA) and Lawyers Council rules apply. Fees depend on document type and destination — please ask our staff by phone, LINE or email. (14+ search topics covered)
Does Thailand have a Notary Public?
Not in the common-law sense. Thailand uses Notarial Services Attorneys registered under the Lawyers Council of Thailand regulations. In practice their certification is accepted in place of a notary for documents going abroad, and is usually followed by MFA legalization and endorsement at the destination embassy, depending on what the receiving authority demands.
Is it slower if I am outside Bangkok?
The legalization and embassy steps take place in Bangkok and its vicinity, so the only difference is courier transit — typically one to two extra business days each way. Sending all originals in a single consignment keeps that to one round trip.
How do I confirm my documents were received and are progressing?
Ask for a receipt listing each document, the number of copies, the date and the person receiving them, and ask every status update to state three things: current stage, next stage, and what is awaited from you. Cross-agency document work stalls at the joints between stages, so tracking the joint rather than the whole job is what keeps a file moving.
I already live overseas — how can Thai documents be handled for me?
You can appoint a representative in Thailand. The power of attorney must be signed before an officer of the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in your country of residence, then couriered to Thailand in original. Where fresh civil-registry extracts are needed, the attorney-in-fact can request them at the district registrar under Department of Provincial Administration rules.
Can work continue outside office hours?
Consultations, intake and translation can be scheduled outside standard hours. Steps that involve government counters — consular legalisation, civil-registry extracts, immigration filings — can only occur during the published working hours of those agencies. Planning should therefore follow the official calendar rather than ours.
How do government office hours affect turnaround?
Legalization and embassy submissions only happen during each authority's official working days, and every embassy keeps its own holiday calendar. Turnaround is therefore counted in business days — check the destination authority's official holiday list before planning travel.
How far ahead should I start?
Allow several weeks before the date you actually need the documents. A single set often passes through obtaining certified copies from the issuing authority, translation and review, legalisation at the Department of Consular Affairs, and onward attestation at the destination embassy, which runs its own appointment system. Queues lengthen before long public holidays and around foreign academic intake periods, so early starts reduce the need for expedited channels, which are not offered in every case.
Can Thai documents be apostilled?
The Hague Apostille Convention does not take effect for Thailand until 28 February 2027 (instrument of accession deposited 30 June 2026). Until then, Thai documents used abroad follow the certified translation → MFA legalization → destination embassy endorsement route, according to the receiving institution's requirements.
Topics covered
จุดให้บริการ: ใกล้ BTS · ใกล้ MRT · ในห้าง · สำนักงานใหญ่ · จุดนัดรับเอกสาร
งานที่ทำได้ในพื้นที่: แปลเอกสาร · ทนายรับรองลายมือชื่อ · รับรองกงสุล · เตรียมเอกสารวีซ่า
การเดินทางและการมอบอำนาจ: มอบอำนาจ · ยื่นแทน · ส่งเอกสารทางไปรษณีย์ · walk-in · นัดหมาย
Official references
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
- กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (MFA Thailand)
- HCCH – Apostille Section (อนุสัญญากรุงเฮก 1961) — รายชื่อรัฐภาคีและสถานะการใช้ Apostille
- กรมการปกครอง (DOPA) — ทะเบียนราษฎร ทะเบียนสมรส/หย่า และหนังสือรับรองสถานภาพ
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).
Service Playbook
On-the-ground representation at Thai authorities
Most document work still has to be filed in person. A local team reduces the number of trips and resolves counter-level requests on the spot when officials ask for extra paperwork.
Documents to prepare
- • Power of attorney with the duty stamps required by law
- • Certified copies of the grantor's ID or passport
- • Original documents to be filed or copied
- • Details of the receiving authority and the deadline
Step-by-step process
- 1. Assess the case and map the route — Identify each authority, the order of visits and what must be presented at each.
- 2. Prepare the power of attorney — Cover every authority involved so the document does not need reissuing.
- 3. Pre-check the file — Verify completeness and formatting before travelling to avoid wasted trips.
- 4. File and report — Submit, follow up, and report progress with proof of lodgement.
- 5. Deliver — Return the completed documents by the agreed channel with backup copies.
Pitfalls and rejection causes
- • A power of attorney that omits an authority forces a full reissue cycle.
- • Some procedures require the applicant in person and do not accept representation.
- • Insufficient duty stamps invalidate the power of attorney.
Tips from our team
- • State your deadline up front so the sequence can be planned backwards.
- • Always prepare spare certified copies for offices that keep originals.
- • Batch several tasks into one round to shorten the overall timeline.
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 ways to establish a presence in Thailand
A full company is not always required. Match the vehicle to the activity you will actually carry out.
| Route | When to use | Certifying authority | Approx. duration | Rejection risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representative office | Only non-revenue activities such as sourcing and quality inspection | Department of Business Development | Variable — generally faster than a full business licence | Exceeding the permitted scope, such as issuing invoices, is a breach |
| Branch office of a foreign company | You need to contract and earn revenue in Thailand under the parent entity | Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department | Highly variable, as a Foreign Business Licence is usually required | The parent is directly liable for branch obligations, unlike a subsidiary |
| Thai limited company as a subsidiary | You want a permanent structure, staff, and work permits | Department of Business Development, Revenue Department, Department of Employment | Registration is fast; the follow-on steps vary | Setting shareholding without checking work permit thresholds forces a later restructuring |
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
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.
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.
Keep a scanned backup at every stage
Photograph or scan every page before submission and again after each stamp, so you have a reference if a document is lost in transit.
Check whether the destination is an Apostille Convention party
For member states the chain ends with an apostille and no embassy step is needed. For non-member states the document must continue through the destination country's embassy. Verify the current member list on the HCCH website.
Common reasons documents get rejected
Assuming a Thai lawyer is a common-law notary public
Thailand has no common-law notary public. The equivalent role is a Notarial Services Attorney registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Describing it incorrectly can cause the receiving party to reject the document.
Mixing both routes
Requesting an apostille and an embassy legalization at the same time when only one is required wastes time and can raise questions at the destination. Pick the single route that matches the destination's convention status.
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.
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.
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
- Apostille versus embassy legalisation
- Which route applies depends on whether the destination country is a party to the Apostille Convention.
- Foreign documents for use in Thailand
- They must first be certified in the issuing country, then translated and legalised in Thailand.
- Legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs
- Document legalisation in Thailand is handled by the Legalization Division, Department of Consular Affairs, MFA.
- Correct order of certification steps
- The usual chain is original → translation → legalisation → destination embassy attestation where required.
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.
- Notarial services by a licensed Thai attorneySignature witnessing, certified true copies, affidavits and powers of attorney for overseas use
- Certified document translation, all languagesTranslations for Thai and overseas authorities with a certification statement
- NAATI-certified translation for Australia & New ZealandTranslations accepted by Australian government agencies, with certifier stamp
- Thai–foreign marriage registrationAffirmation of freedom to marry, embassy certification and district office registration
- Police clearance certificateFiled with the Royal Thai Police Special Branch, with translation and legalization
- Outbound visas for Thai nationalsDocument preparation, embassy appointments and pre-submission file review
External authority references
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
- กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (MFA Thailand)
- HCCH – Apostille Section (อนุสัญญากรุงเฮก 1961) — รายชื่อรัฐภาคีและสถานะการใช้ Apostille
- กรมการปกครอง (DOPA) — ทะเบียนราษฎร ทะเบียนสมรส/หย่า และหนังสือรับรองสถานภาพ
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.