Who can certify documents in Thailand and how long does it take for banks to issue balance letters?

Jan 5, 2018
7 years ago
Paul **********
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Who can certify documents in Thailand such as marriage certs - house reg etc and does anyone have any idea how long banks take to issue the bank account - balance letter?
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In Thailand, the certification of documents like marriage certificates can depend on various factors, including whether the documents were issued in Thailand or abroad. If applying for a visa at a Thai consulate, a foreign marriage certificate does not typically require certification, whereas documents presented at immigration might need to be translated and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Concerning bank account balance letters, the process can vary by branch, with some banks issuing them immediately while others may take 1-2 days.
Tod *********
@Pa**
, where are you applying for this "visa"?

If you're getting the visa at a thai consulate you can use either the thai of a foreign marriage certificate and no one needs the house book certified by anyone.

If you were married abroad and are getting the visa from the thai immigration office you'd need to get the marriage certificate translated and certified as an accurate translation by the ministry of foreign affairs office
Joe ***********
My experience with the bank account form letter used by my bank - it took about 30 minutes.
Tod *********
what do you need these documents certified for? depending on if you are doing something in thailand or in your home country it makes a difference.
Paul **********
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I need certified copies of documents for a thai visa
Michael *********
5 min on letter
Mike *******
Banks do balance letter straight away.
Paul **********
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Thanks Mike— I guess it has to be the branch I opened the account at —
Steve *****
Kev *********
Where abouts are you ? It would prompt a member in your area to give a location. I can give you Udon Thani but no good if you are far away
Kev *********
My verified docs were accepted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, no issue.
Paul **********
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Kev *********
If your documents are translated by a recognised office they can seal and verify (that's what I did in Udon Thani and they were accepted) regards to the bank, that depends on your branch, some will do the same day, some will be 1-2 days. My bank do it there and then.
Paul **********
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I am in Bangkok but really want to know who does it — is it police - public notary etc ?
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