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Will the MFA provide translation services for document legalization or should I arrange it in advance?

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Nov 29, 2022

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Dear members.  I have an appointment at MFA for legalisation of some documents.   Will they offer me the translation service at that point? Or do I need to get this done beforehand?

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The MFA does not provide translation services directly for document legalization appointments, but there are translation services available just outside the entrance. It is advisable to get the translation done beforehand, although some attendees have reported using nearby translation services without issue.

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she works in the bank, not at immigration lol 😂

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I have to go to dept. of consular services at Chang Wattana. Is there translation services there also.

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There is no translation service. They provide you with a list of 15 translation offices. I walked around a bit lost and soon was approached by a lady who seemed to be related to nr12…. 300-400 baht per document, done within the hour.

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thanks for the info. I can work with that.

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there is, but still not sure if it’s offered by the officials, or it is offered by money scammers only…. I will know on Friday…..

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The entrance (just outside) will be lined with offers for 30 minute translation service. I used them, no issues.

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