How much does it cost to legalise a Thai ID Card for the Romania embassy?

Embassy consular fee 30-150 EUR + 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 Romania legalization take?

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

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

Does the Thai ID Card need to be translated first?

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

What is a legalised Thai ID Card used for in Romania?

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

Can I apostille a Thai Thai ID Card instead of using the Romania embassy?

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

Do I need to appear in person at the Romania 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 Thai ID Card be for Romania?

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

What does a legalised Thai ID Card for Romania cost in total?

Typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in: Romania consular fee (30-150 EUR), 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 Thai ID Card outside Thailand?

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

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Thai ID Card Legalization — Embassy of Romania

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

Thai ID Card → Embassy of Romania: step summary
Step	Turnaround	Cost
Translate Thai ID Card	1–3 days	THB 800–1,500 / page
Thai MFA legalization	2–3 days	THB 200–400
Embassy of Romania	10-21 วัน	30-150 EUR
NYC Legal service	—	สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Estimated total	7–21 days	THB 6,000–12,000

Legalising a Thai Thai ID Card for Romania

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

Certified translation requirements

Translation is not optional cosmetic work — it is part of the legal instrument. For Romania, the Thai ID Card 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

Costs are itemised, never bundled opaquely. Expect the Romania consular fee (30-150 EUR), 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 Thai ID Card reaches the Romania mission.

Realistic timelines you can plan around

Turnaround is the sum of the chain: translation (1–3 days) + MFA (2–3 days) + Embassy of Romania (10-21 วัน). We sequence these to overlap wherever possible and track each counter daily. For genuinely urgent Thai ID Card files we will tell you honestly whether your deadline is achievable before you pay.

What a legalised Thai ID Card is used for

Whether the Thai ID Card supports a spouse visa, a study permit, a job offer, a business licence or an inheritance claim in Romania, the acceptance test is the same: a complete, correctly ordered legalization chain. Popular filings through the Romania embassy also involve Apostille, Romanian Sworn Translation, which we can bundle in one submission.

Common mistakes we help you avoid

Common mistakes with a Thai ID Card for Romania: 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

Our value is certainty. We know the Romania mission's current requirements for a Thai ID Card, 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 Romania counterpart will accept without objection.

Full legalization chain

Step	Where	Time	Note
1. Certified translation	NYC Legal — MFA-recognised translator	1–3 days	Thai ID Card 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. Romania embassy authentication	Embassy of Romania, ถนนสาทรใต้	10-21 วัน	Consular fee 30-150 EUR; confirms the MFA stamp
4. Return / courier	NYC Legal	1–2 days	PDF scan immediately + original by EMS/DHL worldwide

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