Embassy of China (PRC) Legalization Bangkok

**People's Republic of China joined Hague Apostille Convention on 7 November 2023** — a major shift after 60 years outside the convention. Thailand joins **1 January 2026**, creating a fully bilateral Apostille corridor effective 2026. **Flow A (Thai → China)**: (1) Notarize by iVC's Notarial Services Attorney (2) MOFA Thailand Apostille at Chaeng Watthana (3) Chinese translation by iVC's certified translator (HSK 6 + Lawyers Council member) — typically Simplified Chinese 简体中文 for mainland use, Traditional 繁體中文 for Taiwan/HK/Macau (4) Document accepted directly by Chinese government — Public Security Bureau (公安局 PSB), Civil Affairs Bureau (民政局), Notary Public Office (公证处), Education Ministry (教育部) — no Embassy attestation. **Flow B (China → Thailand)**: (1) Document issued by Chinese authority OR notarized by Chinese Notary Public Office (公证处) — many original Chinese documents (Hukou, marriage, birth) must first be converted to **Notarial Certificate (公证书)** with embedded translation by the Notary Office (2) **China MFA Apostille (中国外交部领事司认证)** at Beijing OR delegated to Foreign Affairs Offices (外事办) of provinces (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang, Xi'an, Chongqing, Kunming, Nanning, Wuhan, Jinan, etc.) (3) Document accepted directly in Thailand. **Flow C (Hong Kong / Macau)**: HK and Macau have separate Apostille authority — HK High Court Registrar issues Apostille, Macau via SAR Government. **Flow D (Taiwan)**: Taiwan is NOT covered by China's Apostille accession — Taiwanese documents require legalization via Trade Economic Office (TECO) Bangkok and Taipei Economic Cultural Office in Thailand. iVC handles all four flows including dedicated Taipei correspondent for Taiwan documents.

**Personal documents requiring Notarial Certificate (公证书) first**: (1) **Hukou (户口簿)** — household registration booklet, must be notarized at applicant's hukou-registered Notary Office (2) **ID Card (身份证)** — copy notarized (3) **Marriage Certificate (结婚证)** — original 2-book set notarized + Apostilled, for Thai marriage recognition / spouse visa (4) **Divorce Certificate (离婚证)** + Divorce Judgement (5) **Birth Medical Certificate (出生医学证明)** — for children registration (6) **Death Certificate (死亡证明)** — for inheritance (7) **Single Status Certificate (单身证明)** — critical for Thai marriage to Chinese national, issued by Civil Affairs Bureau (8) **Adoption Certificate (收养证)** (9) **Police Clearance Certificate (无犯罪记录证明)** — issued by district PSB, then notarized (10) **Driver's License (驾驶证)** — for Thai driver license conversion. **Education**: (11) **Graduation Certificate (毕业证)** + Degree Certificate (学位证) — directly verifiable via CHSI (中国高等教育学生信息网) (12) **Transcripts (成绩单)** (13) **Verification report from CHSI/CDGDC** for international recognition. **Medical/Professional**: (14) **Medical License (医师资格证)** (15) **Engineer Certificate** (16) **Teacher License (教师资格证)** (17) **Lawyer License (律师执业证)** (18) **CPA / CFA certifications**. **Corporate**: (19) **Business License (营业执照)** — from SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation) (20) **Articles of Association (公司章程)** (21) **Tax Registration (税务登记证)** — now merged into Business License (22) **Bank Reference Letter** from Bank of China, ICBC, CCB, ABC (23) **Audited Financial Statements** by Chinese CPA (24) **Board Resolution + POA** for Thai operations. iVC has processed **5,800+ Chinese documents since 2016** — largest Chinese document volume in Thailand. Primary clients: Chinese expats marrying Thai nationals, Chinese-owned manufacturing in EEC (auto parts, electronics, solar panels, EVs), Chinese real estate developers in Bangkok/Phuket/Pattaya/Chiang Mai, Chinese students enrolling in Thai universities, Chinese film/TV productions.

**China Legalization Pricing**: (1) **Single Doc Apostille (TH→CN)**: notarize THB 1,500 + MOFA Apostille THB 400 + Chinese translation THB 850-1,200/page + service fee THB 1,500 = **THB 4,250-5,500 all-in** (delivery 4-6 days) (2) **Single Doc Apostille (CN→TH) with China-side coordination**: iVC's Guangzhou + Beijing + Shanghai correspondents handle Notary Office + MFA/FAO Apostille + DHL = **THB 8,500-15,500 all-in** (delivery 12-21 days from China) (3) **Embassy Attestation (transitional/Taiwan)**: Embassy fee THB 1,300/doc + iVC service THB 2,500 + MOFA Thailand THB 1,400 = **THB 5,200/doc all-in** (4) **Single Status Certificate Bundle** (Chinese national marrying Thai — most common): **THB 12,500-18,500** all-in including Civil Affairs + Notary + MFA + DHL + Thai translation (5) **Marriage Certificate Bundle** (China→TH recognition): **THB 8,500-15,500** (6) **Z Visa (China Work Visa) Bundle** — diploma + PCC + medical + work experience: **THB 28,500-55,500** (7) **Education Recognition Bundle** for Thai work permit: **THB 15,500-32,500** (8) **Business License Bundle** for Thai BOI / branch / JV: **THB 38,500-85,500** (9) **Chinese Translation EN/TH↔CN** — Simplified or Traditional, MoJ-certified HSK 6+ translator: **THB 850-1,500/page** (10) **Taiwan TECO Legalization** (separate flow): **THB 6,500-12,500/doc**. Express same-day: +60%. **Compare to DIY**: Chinese provincial FAO coordination requires fluent Chinese + in-person submission in correct province; typically **3-5x more expensive** and **2-4x longer timeline** without iVC's correspondent network.

**Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bangkok**: 57 Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400. **Phone**: +66-2-245-7044, +66-2-245-7032. **Email**: chinaemb_th@mfa.gov.cn. **Website**: th.china-embassy.gov.cn. **Office hours**: Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00 + 14:00-17:30. **Consular section visiting hours**: Mon-Fri **09:00-11:30 (submission)** and **15:00-16:30 (collection)**. Closed Saturday, Sunday, Thai public holidays, Chinese national holidays (春节 Spring Festival late Jan-early Feb, 国庆节 National Day 1-7 Oct, 五一 May Day). **Appointment system**: required for visa applications via COVA system (Chinese Visa Application Online); document attestation walk-in for limited services (most attestation now handled by China Visa Application Service Centre 中国签证申请服务中心 at separate address: 39 Sukhumvit Soi 1, Plaza Sukhumvit). **iVC's privileged access**: registered with both Embassy Consular and CVASC submission counter. **Consulate-General Chiang Mai** at 111 Chang Lor Road, Hai Ya, Mueang Chiang Mai 50100 — serves northern Thailand. **Consulate-General Songkhla** at 9 Sadao Road, Bo Yang, Songkhla — serves southern Thailand. **Transport to Embassy Bangkok**: MRT Huai Khwang (1.2km, 15-min walk) or MRT Sutthisan (1km, 13-min walk). iVC arranges taxi service THB 250-400 from iVC Asoke.

**Single Status Certificate** is required for Chinese national marrying foreign national in Thailand — proves the Chinese citizen is unmarried. **Issued by**: Civil Affairs Bureau (民政局) at Chinese national's hukou-registered district. **Full iVC-managed process**: (a) **Day 1**: Client provides scanned Hukou + ID card + Thai marriage intent letter + iVC engagement (b) **Day 2-3**: iVC's China correspondent (matching client's hukou province — Guangdong, Sichuan, Shandong, Henan, etc.) files application at Civil Affairs Bureau in person on behalf of client (POA required) (c) **Day 4-10**: Civil Affairs Bureau searches marriage register + issues certificate (typically 5-7 working days; provinces vary) (d) **Day 11-13**: Single Status Certificate notarized at local Notary Office (公证处) — Notary attaches Chinese translation OR direct English translation in same document (e) **Day 14-17**: China MFA Apostille at Beijing OR provincial Foreign Affairs Office (FAO) — fee CNY 50 + service (f) **Day 18-21**: DHL China→Bangkok (g) **Day 22**: iVC delivers + arranges Thai translation if needed (h) **Day 23-25**: Thai translation + MOFA Thailand legalisation of translation (i) **Day 26**: Submission to Amphur Office for Thai marriage registration. **Total timeline**: **18-28 days** end-to-end. **Total cost**: **THB 12,500-18,500** all-inclusive. **Validity**: typically 3-6 months for Thai marriage registration use. **iVC's Single Status track record**: 980+ certificates handled since 2017, success rate 99.4%. Bonus: iVC's hukou-aware correspondent network covers all 31 mainland provinces + 4 municipalities — many competitors only cover Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou triangle.

**Z Visa** is for Thai/foreign nationals working in China — requires Notification Letter (通知函) from Chinese employer + State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA, now part of State Immigration Administration) approval. **Required Thai documents (all need Apostille from 2026 + Chinese translation)**: (a) **Highest Degree Diploma** + Transcript — Apostilled + Chinese translation, must show minimum Bachelor's degree (b) **Work Experience Certificate** — at least 2 years post-graduation in field, from previous employer(s) — Apostilled (c) **Police Clearance Certificate (Thai PCC)** from Royal Thai Police HQ — Apostilled, valid 6 months (d) **Health Medical Certificate** — JS-2 form completed by SAFEA-approved hospital (in Thailand: Bumrungrad, Bangkok Hospital, Samitivej) OR Chinese-approved hospital, includes blood tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B/C, chest X-ray, ECG (e) **Birth Certificate** if accompanied by minor children (f) **Marriage Certificate** if spouse accompanies (g) **Chinese employer documents** — Business License + Notification Letter + SAFEA approval + work contract. **iVC's Z Visa Bundle**: (1) Document Apostille + Chinese translation (2) Medical scheduling at Bumrungrad/Bangkok Hospital (3) Submission to China Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) Sukhumvit Soi 1 (4) Pickup + delivery (5) Post-arrival assistance — within 30 days of China arrival must apply for **Residence Permit (居留许可)** at local PSB Exit-Entry Administration. **Timeline**: 18-28 days for documents + 4-15 days Embassy/CVASC processing + 7-15 days post-arrival Residence Permit. **Cost**: **THB 28,500-55,500** all-inclusive. **iVC track record**: 1,150+ Z Visa cases since 2019, primary destinations Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen/Guangzhou/Chengdu/Hangzhou for Thai engineers, teachers, designers, hospitality professionals. Success rate 98.7%.

**Republic of China (Taiwan)** is NOT party to PRC's Hague Apostille accession (2023) and Taiwan is NOT a Hague Apostille member. Taiwan documents require legalization via **Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Bangkok** (Taiwan's de-facto embassy) and **Thailand Trade and Economic Office (TTEO) Taipei** (Thailand's de-facto representation). **Flow (Taiwan → Thailand)**: (1) Document issued/notarized in Taiwan (typically at Ministry of Justice 法務部 Notary at District Court 地方法院) (2) **Taiwan MOFA Authentication (台灣外交部驗證)** at Bo'ai Road, Taipei OR Kaohsiung/Taichung branches — fee NTD 400, 2-3 days (3) **TTEO Taipei attestation** (Thailand Trade Office) — fee THB 1,300 equivalent, 3-5 days (4) Document accepted in Thailand. **Flow (Thailand → Taiwan)**: (1) Notarize → MOFA Thailand legalization (not Apostille — Taiwan doesn't recognise) (2) **TECO Bangkok attestation** at 40th floor, Empire Tower, South Sathorn — fee THB 1,300, 3-5 days (3) Document accepted in Taiwan. **iVC's Taipei correspondent** handles in-Taiwan portion of Flow (Taiwan → Thailand) — typically Bangkok client engages iVC, iVC's Taipei office collects + processes, DHL ships back, iVC Bangkok handles Thai translation. **Common Taiwan documents**: Household Registration (戶口名簿), Marriage Certificate (結婚證書), Birth Certificate (出生證明), Single Status (單身證明), Education (畢業證書/學位證書), Business License (公司登記), Police Clearance (警察刑事紀錄證明). **Pricing**: **THB 6,500-12,500/doc** all-in for Taiwan flow. **Timeline**: 14-21 days end-to-end. iVC handles 220+ Taiwan documents annually.