Thai-English Translation and Attestation
Thai-English Translation and Attestation
Most Thai official documents are issued exclusively in the Thai language. UAE authorities require documents in English or Arabic, creating the need for certified translations that meet specific standards. A translation that is accurate but not certified by an approved translator will be rejected by both Thai and UAE government offices.
GreenAttest's Thai-English Translation and Attestation service combines professional translation with full document legalization. We receive your Thai-language documents, arrange certified English translation through MFA-approved translators in Bangkok, and then process both the original and translation through the MFA, UAE Embassy, and MOFA chain.
This integrated service covers all document types: birth certificates, marriage certificates, educational credentials, commercial documents, court orders, and other official Thai documents. Our translators are experienced with Thai administrative and legal terminology and produce translations that are consistently accepted by UAE authorities.
Documents Required
- Original Thai-language document(s)
- Passport copy of the document holder
- Thai national ID card copy (if applicable)
- Description of the document's intended use in the UAE
- Glossary of specialized terms (for technical or legal documents)
Special Requirements
- • Court documents and legal instruments require translation by a translator with Thai court interpreter certification in addition to MFA approval.
How It Works
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1Submit your Thai-language documents to GreenAttest.
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2MFA-approved translators prepare certified English translations.
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3Translations are reviewed for accuracy and legal terminology compliance.
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4Both originals and certified translations are submitted to the MFA for legalization.
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5MFA-legalized documents are forwarded to the UAE Embassy and then MOFA.
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6The complete attested package is delivered to your UAE address.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- If your Thai documents have a bilingual option available from the issuing authority, consider requesting bilingual originals. This can eliminate the translation step entirely and reduce both cost and processing time.
- For legal documents, provide any relevant context or background information to the translators. Thai legal terminology can have multiple English equivalents, and context ensures the most appropriate terms are used.
- Submit all documents requiring translation at once. Batch translation ensures terminological consistency across related documents and is more cost-effective than translating documents individually.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs only legalizes translations prepared by translators on their approved register. Translations from other sources, regardless of quality, are not accepted for MFA legalization. GreenAttest uses exclusively MFA-approved translators.
Translation takes 3-5 business days for standard documents. The legalization chain then takes 15-20 business days. Total end-to-end processing is 18-25 business days. GreenAttest starts the attestation prerequisites in parallel with translation to minimize the total timeline.
Yes. Our translator network includes specialists in Thai legal terminology who handle court orders, contracts, property deeds, and other legal instruments. Legal documents may take slightly longer to translate due to the precision required.
The certified translation is attached to the original document and they proceed through the legalization chain as a linked pair. This ensures the translation always corresponds to the correct original and both carry the same attestation stamps.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 18-25 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 300
- Country
- Thailand
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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Other Thailand Services
Thai Birth Certificate Attestation
Complete attestation of Thai birth certificates (Sor Ror 1) from district office verification through MFA legalization, Thai Embassy attestation, and MOFA UAE final processing.
Marriage Certificate Authentication
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Educational Document Attestation
Attestation of Thai university degrees and transcripts with OHEC verification, MFA legalization, and embassy processing for UAE employment and professional licensing.
Commercial Document Legalization
Authentication of DBD company registrations, powers of attorney, board resolutions, and commercial contracts for Thai businesses operating in the UAE.
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