How much does it cost to legalise a Affidavit for the Canada embassy?

Embassy consular fee 30-100 CAD + Thai MFA legalization (THB 200–400) + certified translation (THB 800–1,500/page) + NYC Legal service fee สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่ — typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in.

How long does the Canada legalization take?

Thai MFA 2–3 days + Embassy of Canada 10-15 วัน — 7–21 business days end to end, with express options where the mission allows.

Do I need the Thai MFA stamp before the Canada embassy?

Yes — every Thai document must be legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs (Chaeng Watthana) before the Embassy of Canada will authenticate it.

Does the Affidavit need to be translated first?

In most cases yes — the Affidavit must be translated into a language the Canada mission accepts, certified by an MFA-recognised translator, then legalised together with the original.

What is a legalised Affidavit used for in Canada?

Visa and immigration filings, marriage, study, employment, pensions and legal matters. Popular documents at this mission: Authentication, Notarized Translation, Affidavit.

Can I apostille a Thai Affidavit instead of using the Canada embassy?

No. Thailand is not part of the Hague Apostille system for this route, so a Thai Affidavit for Canada must go through Thai MFA legalization and then Embassy of Canada authentication — not an apostille.

Do I need to appear in person at the Canada embassy?

In most cases no — NYC Legal submits and collects on your behalf with an authorisation letter. A few document types (e.g. certain declarations) may require your signature, and we will tell you in advance if so.

How recent must my Affidavit be for Canada?

Many missions expect the underlying Affidavit to be issued within the last 3–6 months. We confirm the current requirement for the Canada embassy at booking so you don't legalise a document that will be rejected as stale.

What does a legalised Affidavit for Canada cost in total?

Typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in: Canada consular fee (30-100 CAD), MFA legalization (THB 200–400), certified translation (THB 800–1,500/page) and our service fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่). You get an exact quote up front.

Can you ship the finished Affidavit outside Thailand?

Yes. We deliver a scanned PDF immediately and courier the legalised original by EMS or DHL to any address in Canada or worldwide.

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Affidavit Legalization — Embassy of Canada

One-stop service — certified translation + Thai MFA + Embassy of Canada at อาคาร อับดุลราฮิม

Affidavit → Embassy of Canada: step summary
Step	Turnaround	Cost
Translate Affidavit	1–3 days	THB 800–1,500 / page
Thai MFA legalization	2–3 days	THB 200–400
Embassy of Canada	10-15 วัน	30-100 CAD
NYC Legal service	—	สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Estimated total	7–21 days	THB 6,000–12,000

Legalising a Thai Affidavit for Canada

Getting a Thai Affidavit recognised by the Canada authorities almost always requires a full legalization chain rather than a single stamp. Because Thailand is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention for this route, a Affidavit issued in Thailand cannot simply be apostilled — it must first be certified by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Legalization Division, Chaeng Watthana) and then authenticated by the Embassy of Canada in กรุงเทพฯ (สีลม). NYC Legal manages this end to end so you never have to queue in person.

Why the legalization chain is required

Legalization is a chain of trust, not a formality. When a Canada officer sees the embassy stamp on your Affidavit, they are trusting the embassy, which trusted the Thai MFA, which trusted the issuing office. NYC Legal builds this chain in the correct order so the final Canada authority accepts the document without follow-up questions.

Certified translation requirements

Most Canada authorities require the Thai Affidavit to be accompanied by a certified translation into a language the mission accepts — typically English, or the official language of Canada. The translation must be faithful, complete, and produced by a translator whose signature the Thai MFA can verify. We use MFA-recognised translators so the translation itself can be legalised alongside the original.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Costs are itemised, never bundled opaquely. Expect the Canada consular fee (30-100 CAD), the MFA legalization fee (THB 200–400 standard), translation (THB 800–1,500/page), and our handling fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่). We quote the exact total up front — including courier — so there are no counter-side surprises when your Affidavit reaches the Canada mission.

Realistic timelines you can plan around

Turnaround is the sum of the chain: translation (1–3 days) + MFA (2–3 days) + Embassy of Canada (10-15 วัน). We sequence these to overlap wherever possible and track each counter daily. For genuinely urgent Affidavit files we will tell you honestly whether your deadline is achievable before you pay.

What a legalised Affidavit is used for

Whether the Affidavit supports a spouse visa, a study permit, a job offer, a business licence or an inheritance claim in Canada, the acceptance test is the same: a complete, correctly ordered legalization chain. Popular filings through the Canada embassy also involve Authentication, Notarized Translation, Affidavit, which we can bundle in one submission.

Common mistakes we help you avoid

The most frequent rejections we prevent: submitting the Affidavit to the Canada embassy before the MFA stamp; name spellings that differ from the passport; an outdated document (many missions want issuance within 3–6 months); a translation missing a seal or marginal note; and photocopies where a certified true copy or original is required. We pre-flight every file against the Canada mission's current checklist.

Why work with NYC Legal

Doing this yourself means multiple trips across Bangkok, queueing at the MFA and the Canada mission, and risking a wasted day if any detail is off. We consolidate the entire Affidavit legalization into one managed service, submit at อาคาร อับดุลราฮิม on your behalf, and return the document ready to file — in Thailand or shipped internationally.

Full legalization chain

Step	Where	Time	Note
1. Certified translation	NYC Legal — MFA-recognised translator	1–3 days	Affidavit translated into an accepted language, full layout mirrored
2. MFA legalization	Dept. of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana	2–3 days	Authenticates translator / issuing signature; express ~THB 800
3. Canada embassy authentication	Embassy of Canada, อาคาร อับดุลราฮิม	10-15 วัน	Consular fee 30-100 CAD; confirms the MFA stamp
4. Return / courier	NYC Legal	1–2 days	PDF scan immediately + original by EMS/DHL worldwide

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