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

Embassy consular fee สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่ + 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 South Korea legalization take?

Thai MFA 2–3 days + Embassy of South Korea 5-10 วัน — 7–21 business days end to end, with express options where the mission allows.

Do I need the Thai MFA stamp before the South Korea embassy?

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

Does the Affidavit need to be translated first?

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

What is a legalised Affidavit used for in South Korea?

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

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

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

Do I need to appear in person at the South Korea 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 South Korea?

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

What does a legalised Affidavit for South Korea cost in total?

Typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in: South Korea consular fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่), 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 South Korea or worldwide.

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Affidavit Legalization — Embassy of South Korea

One-stop service — certified translation + Thai MFA + Embassy of South Korea at ซอยเทียมร่วมมิตร

Affidavit → Embassy of South Korea: 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 South Korea	5-10 วัน	สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
NYC Legal service	—	สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Estimated total	7–21 days	THB 6,000–12,000

Legalising a Thai Affidavit for South Korea

A Thai-issued Affidavit is a domestic document until it is legalised for use abroad. For South Korea, that means a two-tier authentication: the Department of Consular Affairs verifies the translator's and issuing officer's signatures, then the Embassy of South Korea confirms the MFA stamp. NYC Legal handles both tiers, tracks each counter, and returns your document ready to file.

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 South Korea authenticates the MFA. Break the chain anywhere and the South Korea authorities can lawfully refuse the Affidavit, even if the underlying facts are correct.

Certified translation requirements

Most South Korea 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 South Korea. 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 South Korea consular fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่), 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 South Korea mission.

Realistic timelines you can plan around

The South Korea mission's own processing (5-10 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 Affidavit is 7–21 business days; we give you an honest date at quotation, not an optimistic one.

What a legalised Affidavit is used for

A legalised Affidavit is commonly required by South Korea for immigration and visa applications, marriage registration, family reunification, university admission, employment and work authorisation, pension and social-security claims, property or inheritance matters, and company registration. The most requested documents at the South Korea mission include Apostille, Notarized Translation, Police Check.

Common mistakes we help you avoid

Rejections usually come from small, avoidable errors: an expired Affidavit, a translation that omits an official annotation, a name that reads differently from the passport, or a document submitted to the South Korea embassy out of sequence. We verify document freshness, translation completeness and stamp order before anything is lodged.

Why work with NYC Legal

Our value is certainty. We know the South Korea mission's current requirements for a Affidavit, we use MFA-recognised translators, and we sequence the chain correctly the first time. That means no repeat consular fees, no missed deadlines, and a document your South Korea counterpart will accept without objection.

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. South Korea embassy authentication	Embassy of South Korea, ซอยเทียมร่วมมิตร	5-10 วัน	Consular fee สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่; confirms the MFA stamp
4. Return / courier	NYC Legal	1–2 days	PDF scan immediately + original by EMS/DHL worldwide

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