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🇵🇱 Thai documents for use in Poland

Quick answer

Polish translation by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły) on the Polish Ministry of Justice register. The document is then legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs and attested at the Poland 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 Polish Embassy in Thailand and the provincial office (urząd wojewódzki) in Poland
Translation standard
Polish translation by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły) on the Polish Ministry of Justice register
Accepted languages
Polish
Caution
Polish offices commonly accept only translations by translators on their own sworn register, so a Thai certified translation may have to be redone there

By document type

By visa category

Frequently asked questions

How is a Thai document legalised for use in Poland?

For Poland, the Thai document is translated to the standard the receiving side accepts (Polish translation by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły) on the Polish Ministry of Justice register), legalised at the Department of Consular Affairs, and then even though Poland 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 Poland 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. Poland 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 Poland expect?

Polish translation by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły) on the Polish Ministry of Justice register. The receiving side is normally The Polish Embassy in Thailand and the provincial office (urząd wojewódzki) in Poland.

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

Polish offices commonly accept only translations by translators on their own sworn register, so a Thai certified translation may have to be redone there

Which language should the translation be in for Poland?

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

Original or copy for the Poland 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 Poland 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 Poland?

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 Poland 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 Poland family reunion?

Applying to join a family member already living in the destination country. The documents usually requested are Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, House registration, Thai national ID card, Change of name certificate. Caution: The relationship has to be proved as a chain: the child’s birth certificate must connect to the parents’ marriage record

Which documents need translation and legalisation for a Poland 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 Poland 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

How should a birth certificate be prepared for Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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 Poland?

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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