Official Thai documents issued by authorities in Thailand that are intended for use in Malaysia must follow these steps:

1. Translate the document into English.
2. Have the document legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.
3. Submit the document for legalization at the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
4. Obtain the final legalization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia (Wisma Putra).

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1) In Case of Submitting the Documents in Person

Required Documents

1. Application form for document legalization (download the form).
2. A copy of a Thai national ID card or passport, signed to certify it as a true copy.
3. The original document or a Thai-language document issued by a Thai authority, along with 1 photocopy.
4. The original English translation that has been certified as an accurate translation, along with 1 photocopy.
5. Fee: RM 60 per document (cash payment only).

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2) In Case of Authorizing Another Person to Submit the Documents

Required Documents

1. Application form for document legalization (download the form).
2. Form of Authorization Letter (download the form).
3. A signed copy of the Thai ID card or passport of the authorizer, certified as a true copy.
4. A signed copy of the Thai ID card or passport of the authorized representative, certified as a true copy.
5. The original document or Thai-language document issued by a Thai authority, along with 1 copy.
6. The original certified English translation, along with 1 copy.
7. Fee: RM 60 per document (cash payment only).

Note:

If the person granting the authorization is a foreigner, the Authorization Letter and a copy of the ID card or passport must first be certified by a notary public and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia (Wisma Putra) before submitting them to the Thai Embassy for legalization.

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Processing Time

• Legalization requests for documents or requests for Power of Attorney or a Consent Letters take approximately 2 working days.
  
  Collection of the documents will be available on the next working day from 14:30 to 16:30 hrs.
  Express service and morning collection are unavailable at present.
  
  
• Requests for various certification letters take approximately 3–4 working days, depending on the case.

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Operating Hours

Legalization and Documentary Services is open Monday to Friday, from 09.30 to 12.30 hrs. and from 14.30 to 16.30 hrs. 

Collection is only available on the next working day from 14.30 to 16.30 hrs. (Please note our Official Holidays).