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🇨🇱 Thai documents for use in Chile

Quick answer

A certified Spanish translation as required by the receiving authority. The document is then legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs and attested at the Chile mission in Thailand where the receiving body requires it.

The Apostille fact

Thailand acceded to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and it enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027, so no Thai Apostille is issued yet, so no Apostille is issued in Thailand. The working route is certified translation, legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), and then attestation at the destination country’s mission in Thailand where the receiving authority requires it.

Destination facts

Receiving authority
The Chilean Embassy in Thailand and the receiving authority in Chile
Translation standard
A certified Spanish translation as required by the receiving authority
Accepted languages
Spanish
Caution
Chilean civil-registry offices expect names and dates in the translation to match the passport exactly; verify before certification

By document type

By visa category

Frequently asked questions

How is a Thai document legalised for use in Chile?

For Chile, the Thai document is translated to the standard the receiving side accepts (A certified Spanish translation as required by the receiving authority), legalised at the Department of Consular Affairs, and then even though Chile is an Apostille contracting party, a document issued in Thailand cannot be apostilled here, so the consular-legalisation route is used instead. Thailand acceded to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and it enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027, so no Thai Apostille is issued yet, so no Apostille is issued in Thailand. The working route is certified translation, legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), and then attestation at the destination country’s mission in Thailand where the receiving authority requires it.

Does Chile accept a Thai Apostille?

No Thai Apostille is available yet, because Thailand acceded to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and it enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027, so no Thai Apostille is issued yet to the Hague Convention of 1961. Chile is a contracting party, but the Convention only operates between contracting states, so a document issued in Thailand still follows consular legalisation and embassy attestation.

What translation standard does Chile expect?

A certified Spanish translation as required by the receiving authority. The receiving side is normally The Chilean Embassy in Thailand and the receiving authority in Chile.

What is the most common mistake with documents sent to Chile?

Chilean civil-registry offices expect names and dates in the translation to match the passport exactly; verify before certification

Which language should the translation be in for Chile?

Receiving bodies in Chile normally work in Spanish. Where a specific authority states another language, follow that authority’s published requirement.

Original or copy for the Chile legalisation chain?

Consular Affairs legalises documents that the issuing authority has certified, so obtain a registrar-certified or issuer-certified copy rather than a self-made photocopy.

Can the Chile legalisation chain be handled from outside Bangkok?

Yes. We work nationwide by document transfer and have offices in Bangkok (Wang Thonglang), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani; the filing steps at Consular Affairs and the destination mission remain the same.

Which documents are most often legalised for Chile?

Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, Divorce certificate, House registration, Thai national ID card, Change of name certificate, Police clearance certificate, Academic transcript

Which documents need translation and legalisation for a Chile spouse visa?

Applying as a legally registered spouse. The documents usually requested are Marriage certificate, Divorce certificate, Birth certificate, House registration, Thai national ID card, Police clearance certificate. Caution: Where there was a previous marriage, evidence of how every prior marriage ended is required, not only the most recent one

Which documents need translation and legalisation for a Chile work visa?

Applying to work or practise a profession in the destination country. The documents usually requested are Degree certificate, Academic transcript, Police clearance certificate, Birth certificate, Thai national ID card. Caution: Professional bodies usually ask for the qualification and the transcript with subject detail, so sending the degree alone is often not enough

Which documents need translation and legalisation for a Chile student visa?

Applying to study at an institution in the destination country. The documents usually requested are Academic transcript, Degree certificate, Birth certificate, Bank statement or bank letter, Thai national ID card, House registration. Caution: Institutions usually want the transcript issued directly by the school; a translation made from a self-made photocopy is often not accepted

Which documents need translation and legalisation for a Chile visitor visa?

Applying for a short stay, tourism or a family visit. The documents usually requested are Bank statement or bank letter, House registration, Thai national ID card, Marriage certificate, Birth certificate. Caution: Financial documents and employment letters are usually wanted in English; a translation with no translator certification is often not counted as evidence

How should a birth certificate be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by District registrar (amphoe) or Bangkok district office. The condition people miss most often: A registrar-certified copy is required, not an ordinary photocopy. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a marriage certificate be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by District registrar (amphoe) or Bangkok district office. The condition people miss most often: Obtain both the marriage certificate (Kor Ror 3) and the marriage register extract (Kor Ror 2); many destinations ask for both. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a divorce certificate be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by District registrar, or the court where the divorce was by judgment. The condition people miss most often: Where the divorce was by judgment, the judgment plus a certificate of finality is needed. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a house registration be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by Local registration office. The condition people miss most often: A current registrar-certified extract is required rather than the household booklet you keep at home. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a thai national id card be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by Department of Provincial Administration. The condition people miss most often: Used as supporting evidence alongside a certified civil-registration document. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a change of name certificate be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by District registrar or Bangkok district office. The condition people miss most often: File it together with any document still bearing the former name so the destination can link the identity. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a police clearance certificate be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by Royal Thai Police, Police Clearance Service Centre. The condition people miss most often: State the destination country and purpose when applying, because the certificate is issued for the stated purpose. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a academic transcript be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by The issuing educational institution. The condition people miss most often: Must be an institution-issued and signed copy, not a student-made photocopy. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a degree certificate be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by The issuing educational institution. The condition people miss most often: Many destinations require the transcript to accompany the degree certificate. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a company affidavit be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by Department of Business Development. The condition people miss most often: Use a freshly issued extract; destinations usually impose a recency limit. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a power of attorney be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by Drafted by the grantor and witnessed by a Notarial Services Attorney. The condition people miss most often: The grantor must sign in the presence of the notarial attorney and present the original passport or ID card. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

How should a bank statement or bank letter be prepared for Chile?

It is issued by The issuing bank. The condition people miss most often: Must be signed and stamped by the bank; an app-printed statement without the bank stamp is commonly refused. It then enters the normal certified-translation and legalisation chain.

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Send a photo of the document to LINE @Thainotary or call 094-895-8999 and we will tell you whether the copy you have can be used as is.

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