How much does it cost to legalise a Diploma for the Kenya embassy?

Embassy consular fee 100-300 USD + 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 Kenya legalization take?

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

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

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

Does the Diploma need to be translated first?

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

What is a legalised Diploma used for in Kenya?

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

Can I apostille a Thai Diploma instead of using the Kenya embassy?

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

Do I need to appear in person at the Kenya 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 Diploma be for Kenya?

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

What does a legalised Diploma for Kenya cost in total?

Typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in: Kenya consular fee (100-300 USD), 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 Diploma outside Thailand?

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

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Diploma Legalization — Embassy of Kenya

One-stop service — certified translation + Thai MFA + Embassy of Kenya at ถนนสาทรใต้

Diploma → Embassy of Kenya: step summary
Step	Turnaround	Cost
Translate Diploma	1–3 days	THB 800–1,500 / page
Thai MFA legalization	2–3 days	THB 200–400
Embassy of Kenya	10-21 วัน	100-300 USD
NYC Legal service	—	สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Estimated total	7–21 days	THB 6,000–12,000

Legalising a Thai Diploma for Kenya

Getting a Thai Diploma recognised by the Kenya 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 Diploma 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 Kenya in กรุงเทพฯ (สาทร). NYC Legal manages this end to end so you never have to queue in person.

Why the legalization chain is required

Each layer in the legalization chain authenticates the layer beneath it. The certified translation is verified by the translator's declaration; the MFA authenticates the translator's registered signature; and the Embassy of Kenya authenticates the MFA. Break the chain anywhere and the Kenya authorities can lawfully refuse the Diploma, even if the underlying facts are correct.

Certified translation requirements

Translation is not optional cosmetic work — it is part of the legal instrument. For Kenya, the Diploma translation must mirror every seal, marginal note and signature block of the Thai original. Our translators reproduce the full layout, then attach a signed certificate of accuracy that the Legalization Division will authenticate.

Transparent, itemised pricing

The Kenya embassy fee for a Diploma (100-300 USD) is set by the mission and can shift with exchange rates, so we confirm it at booking. Add MFA legalization, certified translation, and our transparent service fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่) and the all-in figure is usually THB 6,000–12,000 for one document — with volume discounts for family or corporate batches.

Realistic timelines you can plan around

The Kenya mission's own processing (10-21 วัน) is the least controllable part of the timeline, which is why we start translation and MFA legalization immediately and submit to the embassy the moment the MFA stamp is dry. Total realistic turnaround for a Diploma is 7–21 business days; we give you an honest date at quotation, not an optimistic one.

What a legalised Diploma is used for

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

Common mistakes we help you avoid

Common mistakes with a Diploma for Kenya: wrong order of stamps, an unverifiable translator, mismatched transliteration of names, missing supporting documents (e.g. a marriage certificate needed alongside a name-change record), and booking the embassy before the MFA step is complete. Our review catches these before they cost you a wasted counter visit.

Why work with NYC Legal

Doing this yourself means multiple trips across Bangkok, queueing at the MFA and the Kenya mission, and risking a wasted day if any detail is off. We consolidate the entire Diploma legalization into one managed service, submit at ถนนสาทรใต้ 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	Diploma 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. Kenya embassy authentication	Embassy of Kenya, ถนนสาทรใต้	10-21 วัน	Consular fee 100-300 USD; confirms the MFA stamp
4. Return / courier	NYC Legal	1–2 days	PDF scan immediately + original by EMS/DHL worldwide

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