How long does Schengen (Germany) visa translation into Burmese (Myanmar) take?
Standard 5-7 working days. Express 24-48h available (surcharge applies).
What is the starting price?
สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่per page; final quote depends on document complexity and target language. Free quote within 1 hour.
Are translations embassy-ready?
Yes — we handle Notary → MFA Apostille → German Sworn Translator (Beglaubigte Übersetzung) end-to-end per embassy requirements.
Can you translate all my Thai source documents?
Yes — including Birth Cert., Marriage Cert., Transcript, Degree and any other documents.
Is embassy acceptance guaranteed?
100% guarantee — if documents are rejected due to translation/certification errors, we fix and refund our service fee in full.
Service Knowledge Base
Outbound visa answer bank for applicants in Thailand — US, UK and Schengen
Answers to the questions Thailand-based applicants actually ask about US visas (DS-160 plus interview), UK visas (online application plus biometrics) and Schengen visas (main-destination rule, 90/180 rule) — including the most common refusal grounds and how Thai civil documents must be translated and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs first. Based on travel.state.gov, GOV.UK and the EU Visa Code. (30+ search topics covered)
Are VFS Global and TLScontact the decision-makers?
No. They are application and biometric collection centres. The decision belongs to the embassy, consulate or immigration authority of the destination country. Any provider claiming inside contacts or the ability to fast-track a decision should be avoided.
What causes most refusals of documents prepared in Thailand?
Inconsistency rather than insufficiency: names spelled differently across passport, civil-registry extracts and bank records; income evidence that does not match the stated occupation; itineraries that conflict with employment leave dates; and translations lacking the certification the mission requires. Reviewing the file as a whole for internal contradictions is more valuable than adding further documents.
How must Thai documents be prepared before submission?
Thai civil documents such as the house registration, birth certificate and marriage certificate usually need translation into English or the destination language, then legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Depending on the destination, an Apostille under the Hague Convention or destination-embassy attestation may follow. Confirm the exact list with the receiving authority before starting.
What are the most common refusal grounds?
Weak evidence of ties to Thailand; financial evidence inconsistent with the stated trip or unexplained large deposits; a stated purpose that conflicts with the supporting documents; missing or improperly translated and legalised documents; and previous overstays or inaccurate statements in the application. The remedy is a coherent, internally consistent document set with a verifiable source of funds.
Which country should receive my Schengen application?
File with the state of your main destination, judged by the purpose of travel and the greatest number of nights. Where nights are equal across states, file with the state of first entry. Filing with the wrong state can lead to return or refusal. Some states delegate representation to another member state in Thailand, and intake is usually handled by an appointed application centre, which has no decision-making power.
Do VFS or TLS decide visa applications?
No. Application centres receive documents, capture biometrics, schedule appointments and forward files. The decision is made and signed by consular officers of the state concerned. Any claim that a provider can change an outcome through a relationship with an application centre is baseless; what genuinely helps is a complete and internally consistent file.
What counts as evidence of ties to Thailand?
Documents showing why you will return: an employer letter stating position, length of service and approved leave dates; recent payslips; title deeds or a lease; vehicle registration; family obligations such as children's birth certificates; and for business owners, company registration records and tax filings. Many consulates weigh this group heavily because they assess overstay risk rather than wealth alone.
How does a US visa differ in practice from a Schengen visa?
The US process centres on the online DS-160 form and an interview at the embassy or consulate, and the law presumes that a temporary-visa applicant intends to immigrate until the officer is satisfied otherwise. Weight therefore falls on interview answers and ties to Thailand. Schengen decisions turn mainly on the completeness of the documentary file against the published checklist, and interviews are not standard.
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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Service Playbook
Outbound visas from Thailand — documents and preparation
We prepare, translate and legalise documents; we do not decide outcomes. Every decision rests entirely with the embassy or immigration authority of the destination country.
Documents to prepare
• Passport with sufficient validity and the required blank pages
• Completed online application and appointment confirmation
• Financial history for the period the destination requires
• Ties to Thailand: employment letter, business registration or property records
• Itinerary, accommodation and travel insurance as required
• Thai documents translated and certified under the destination's system
Step-by-step process
1. Choose the category and channel — Directly at the mission, or through an appointed centre such as VFS or TLS.
2. Prepare and translate — Order the bundle to match the form and translate under the accepted system.
3. Book biometrics and submit — Attend with the complete set on the appointed day.
4. Track and collect — Check the visa details for accuracy as soon as it is returned.
Pitfalls and rejection causes
• Third-party funds or unexplained large deposits are a frequent refusal ground.
• A visa does not guarantee entry — the border officer decides.
• Form entries that contradict the attachments invite doubt.
• Filing close to departure leaves no room for additional document requests.
Tips from our team
• Order documents exactly as the embassy checklist lists them.
• Prepare explanations for large deposits in advance.
• In peak season, file one to two months ahead.
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 outbound visa submission channels
e-Visa, visa application centres (VFS/BLS) and direct embassy filing carry different conditions and risks.
Route
When to use
Certifying authority
Approx. duration
Rejection risk
e-Visa / the destination's online system
The destination offers an online channel for Thai passport holders
The destination country's immigration authority
Variable, per that system's published practice
Uploads outside the file spec, or data not matching the passport, trigger automatic refusal
Via a visa application centre (VFS Global, BLS, etc.)
The embassy has outsourced intake and biometrics
The destination embassy, receiving through its appointed centre
Variable, by appointment availability and season
Documents not ordered to the centre's checklist, costing your appointment slot
Direct filing at the embassy/consulate
Countries that still take applications in-house, or special visa categories
The destination country's embassy or consulate
Variable, per each mission's decision cycle
Appointments booked out far ahead, pushing back travel plans
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
How do I find certified translation near me?
You usually do not need to travel: documents are accepted as scans and returned by courier nationwide. If you prefer to meet in person, we have service points at Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, plus hand-over meeting points near city rail stations.
Can I translate it myself and have it certified afterwards?
It depends on the recipient. The Department of Consular Affairs certifies a translation by checking it against the original rather than by translator identity, but many embassies and foreign authorities require an independent or accredited translator. Check the destination's rule before self-translating to avoid a rejection cycle.
What do you need from me to start?
Sharp colour scans of every page including seals and signatures, the English spelling of names exactly as printed in the passport, the receiving authority and country, and your deadline. Sending any previously certified translation helps keep terminology and name spelling consistent across the set.
Practical advice & cautions
Document translation: what to prepare and what gets rejected
Before you start
Tell us the fixed terms
Company names, institution names, academic titles and drug names should follow the English form already used in your other filings so the whole bundle stays consistent.
Send full-page colour scans
Scan in colour at 300 dpi or higher, showing seals, signatures, document numbers and page edges, including any stamped reverse side. Illegible areas must be marked as such in the translation, which invites rejection.
Order fresh certified copies
Many civil-registry and court documents are only accepted if issued recently. Request a newly certified copy before translation rather than reusing an old photocopy.
Match the passport spelling exactly
Translations must reproduce the given name and surname exactly as printed in the passport you will submit, not a fresh transliteration. Always send the passport bio page together with the documents.
Common reasons documents get rejected
Self-translated documents
Most authorities refuse translations produced by the applicant or a relative, even if accurate, because there is no identifiable certified translator behind them.
Using the wrong certification system
A consular-certified Thai translation does not replace a NAATI translation for Australian authorities, and a NAATI stamp is not a Thai government certification. Choose the system that matches the destination from the start.
Submitting the translation without the source copy
Many authorities require the source document to be attached to each translated page so the text can be verified. A standalone translation is usually returned.
Altering figures or date formats
Translations must preserve the source data, including correct conversion of Buddhist-era years with the calendar system stated. A single mistyped digit voids the document.
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 certified translation
Name spelling matching the passport
Names must match the passport page character for character; a single-letter difference is a common rejection reason.
Freshly issued civil records for translation
Many receiving bodies limit how old the source document may be, so obtain a new certified copy before translating.
Certified translation for legalisation
Translations submitted for legalisation must mirror the original line by line, including seals and signatures.
Thai to English translation for embassies
Each embassy sets its own accepted translator and certification format; request the requirement in writing first.
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.
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