Certified Translation of Thai Documents for China

A translation from a registered translation company bearing its official seal, as Chinese authorities require Registry to verify: The Chinese Embassy in Thailand and the destination province's registry office.

China is a Hague party, but until the convention enters into force for Thailand the Thai document still goes through MFA legalisation and Chinese embassy attestation before translation into Chinese.

Marriage in China, work permits, business visas, study applications

Freelance translations without a company seal · Chinese name characters inconsistent with earlier records · Documents older than the provincial office accepts

Legalisation 2–3 working days; Chinese embassy 4–7 working days. This excludes the receiving authority's own queue.

China is a Hague party, but an apostille can only be used between the two countries once the convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until then Thai documents follow MFA legalisation plus destination-embassy attestation. Check current status at hcch.net.

They are four separate layers: (1) translating the content, (2) the translator's certificate of accuracy, (3) attestation of a signatory's signature by a lawyer authorised to certify signatures and documents, and (4) legalisation or apostille certifying the seals for cross-border use. The first three cannot replace the fourth.

If the destination requires a translator based in that country, legalise in Thailand first: the translator must render every stamp inside the translation. If the destination accepts a translation prepared in Thailand, translate and certify first, then legalise the translation.

Acceptance is at the receiving authority's discretion, so we do not guarantee outcomes. We confirm the required certification system and document age before starting, and redo our translation work free of charge if the error is on our side.