Why does China not accept Thai Apostilles?
Cluster: Apostille and legalisation
China formally objected to Thailand accession during the transition period, so the legacy chain (Notary + MFA + Chinese Embassy) still applies — 10-14 business days, สอบถามอัตราค่าบริการกับเจ้าหน้าที่ (โทร/LINE/อีเมล) Acceptance is expected in 2025-2026. We monitor the situation weekly and notify affected clients immediately.
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Common questions after Thailand accession to the Hague Apostille Convention (2023) and the legacy legalisation chain.
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