Certified Translation of Thai Documents for Germany

beeidigter/öffentlich bestellter Übersetzer — a translator sworn before a German regional court Registry to verify: The national database justiz-dolmetscher.de; appointments are made by each Landgericht.

German authorities usually require a translator sworn in Germany. The Thai document is legalised at the MFA first, then handled per the German embassy's current requirements for that document type.

Spousal reunification, family reunification, qualification recognition, marriage at the Standesamt

Using a Thailand-based translator instead of a sworn German translator · Filing a short-form birth record when the full version naming both parents is required · Documents older than six months at the appointment date

MFA legalisation 2–3 working days; sworn translation in Germany 7–14 working days. This excludes the receiving authority's own queue.

Germany 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.