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Embassy legalization for Korean documents going to Thailand. Thailand is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so Korean documents require a two-step chain: MOFA authentication (Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs) followed by Royal Thai Embassy legalization in Seoul. Required for Non-OA/Non-O retirement and family visas, LTR (Long-Term Resident) visas, BOI business investment applications, work permits, and Amphur civil marriage registration.
Does Thailand accept Korean apostilles?
No. Thailand is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Korean apostilled documents are not valid in Thailand. The required process is MOFA authentication followed by legalization at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul.
How does the Korean document legalization chain for Thailand work?
The standard chain is: (1) Authentication by the Korean issuing authority, (2) MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) authentication in Seoul, (3) Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul legalization. The total process typically takes 10–20 business days. Express MOFA processing options are available.
What Korean documents are most commonly legalized for Thailand?
The most common are: Criminal background checks (범죄경력조회서) for Non-OA/Non-O visas and work permits; degree and academic certificates for work permit applications; family registry and marriage certificates (혼인관계증명서, 가족관계증명서) for Amphur registration; corporate documents (사업자등록증) for BOI and business applications.
Do I need a Thai or English translation with the legalized Korean documents?
Thai authorities generally require documents to be in Thai or English. A certified translation into Thai or English must accompany the legalized Korean original. Our experts provide translation alongside the legalization workflow.
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