Is it possible to get translation and certification from the Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs in one day before my appointment at the American Embassy?

Jan 3, 2023
2 years ago
Frank **********
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I have an appointment at the American Embassy in Bangkok to get my Free to Marry Affidavit on January 9. Is it possible to get everything translated and certified by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in one day or is that not possible. Also do you need an appointment for the Thai Minister. Thanks
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The user inquires about the feasibility of obtaining a Free to Marry Affidavit and getting necessary documents translated and certified by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the same day as their embassy appointment. Various comments suggest that while same-day service might be challenging due to time constraints, many translation services are available near the embassy, and obtaining certification might take several hours to a few days. Additionally, it is noted that appointments may not be needed for the Thai Ministry, and there are services available that can manage the process efficiently.
Jim **********
Can do it all on arrival,
Frank **********
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Av **********
U do know how far the ministry is from the embassy? We tried that once we never made it on time. But u don't do ur translation there u go to the translator then the ministry
Kool *******
The ministry of foreign affairs doesn't do the actual translation. All they do is verify that the translation you had done is accurate.
Frank **********
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@Kool ******
thank you. I already know.
Graham ******
You can onlt get same day service at the Misistry if you're there before 11:30 so you need to do the Embassy, translation and transportation by 11:30? I don't think so.
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Steve *******
@Graham *****
Translating agencies get it done anytime without an appointment.
Vinny **************
You have to book appointment from your country on line before you fly out
Vinny **************
Then you go to your local district office and get married

Somthing like that .Im sorting mine out at moment
Frank **********
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@Vinny *************
I already have appointment at Embassy for Jan 9. Do you need an appointment for the Thai Office to have your documents certified too?
Vinny **************
@Frank *********
there are people who will approach you outside and will offer to do everything for you .They take everything and sort it out for you .You just go back to hotel and within 3 days they bring everything back

My mate did this a few years ag
Steve *******
@Vinny *************
The translating agent I used had it done in 1.5 hours.
Frank **********
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@Vinny *************
okay. Appreciate the information.
Vinny **************
Frank **********
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@Vinny *************
same to you. Thanks
Vinny **************
Takes 2 to 3 days to sort things out
Steve *******
@Vinny *************
Took an hour an a half for the translation and stamp from the MFA.
Vinny **************
@Steve ******
im just going off what this says to complete paperwork
Steve *******
@Vinny *************
Use a better, more efficient service!
Frank **********
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Thanks
Steve *******
It's possible, just use one of the many translating services based around the Embassys.
Michael ********
We used express translations to do translation and submission took 3 days.

Make sure you get your name correcttly translated triple check its right.
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