How much does it cost to legalise a Affidavit for the Nigeria 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 Nigeria legalization take?

Thai MFA 2–3 days + Embassy of Nigeria 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 Nigeria embassy?

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

Does the Affidavit need to be translated first?

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

What is a legalised Affidavit used for in Nigeria?

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

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

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

Do I need to appear in person at the Nigeria 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 Nigeria?

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

What does a legalised Affidavit for Nigeria cost in total?

Typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in: Nigeria 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 Affidavit outside Thailand?

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

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Affidavit Legalization — Embassy of Nigeria

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

Affidavit → Embassy of Nigeria: 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 Nigeria	10-21 วัน	100-300 USD
NYC Legal service	—	สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Estimated total	7–21 days	THB 6,000–12,000

Legalising a Thai Affidavit for Nigeria

A Thai-issued Affidavit is a domestic document until it is legalised for use abroad. For Nigeria, that means a two-tier authentication: the Department of Consular Affairs verifies the translator's and issuing officer's signatures, then the Embassy of Nigeria 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 Nigeria authenticates the MFA. Break the chain anywhere and the Nigeria authorities can lawfully refuse the Affidavit, even if the underlying facts are correct.

Certified translation requirements

Most Nigeria 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 Nigeria. 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

The Nigeria embassy fee for a Affidavit (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

Plan for 10-21 วัน at the Nigeria embassy stage, on top of 2–3 business days at the Thai MFA and 1–3 days for certified translation. Realistically a single Affidavit takes 7–21 business days end to end. If you have a visa interview or filing deadline, tell us first — express MFA and priority embassy handling can compress this materially where the mission allows it.

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 Nigeria, the acceptance test is the same: a complete, correctly ordered legalization chain. Popular filings through the Nigeria embassy also involve Authentication, English Notarization, which we can bundle in one submission.

Common mistakes we help you avoid

Common mistakes with a Affidavit for Nigeria: 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

NYC Legal has run the Thai-MFA-to-embassy chain for foreign clients for years. For your Affidavit to Nigeria we handle certified translation, MFA legalization at Chaeng Watthana, and submission to the Embassy of Nigeria at ถนนสาทรใต้ — with courier delivery of the finished original anywhere in the world. You get a fixed quote, a named case handler, and status updates at every counter.

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. Nigeria embassy authentication	Embassy of Nigeria, 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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