Illinois Apostille for Thailand
Thailand accepts apostilles as of February 28, 2027
In short: The Hague Apostille Convention entered into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027, so Illinois documents used in Thailand now need an apostille from the Illinois Secretary of State rather than the older legalization route. We apostille Illinois documents for use in Thailand by mail, from the U.S. or from Thailand.
What changed in 2027
Thailand acceded to the Apostille Convention, effective 28 February 2027. Public documents for use in Thailand are now recognized with an apostille instead of the older legalization chain.
Common documents & reasons
Degrees for work permits, marriage and birth certificates for family matters, and business documents.
How it works — a 100% remote process
- Tell us what you need. Call or text 847-436-5222 or request a quote. We confirm exactly which document you have and where it's going.
- Send us your document. Mail or courier it to our Naperville office.
- We submit to the Illinois Secretary of State. Standard by mail, or we hand-carry it to the Chicago counter for expedited processing.
- We return it, tracked. Back to you or straight to your recipient, domestic or international, with status you can follow the whole way.
Cost starts at $99–$129 per document; international return with tracking, at cost or you provide a label.
Why Efficient Biometrics
We're a licensed and insured service with a real, staffed office in Naperville (682 Illinois Route 59) — not a P.O. box — a notary on site, document-level tracking so you always know where your originals are, and local proximity to the Chicago Secretary of State counter for genuine expedited service. Call or text 847-436-5222.
Passport & visa photos for Thailand
A visa for Thailand normally requires a photo to that country's own specification — 4 × 6 cm (visa on arrival); 35 × 45 mm at Thai consulates — which differs from the standard U.S. 2×2-inch passport photo. Efficient Biometrics takes compliant passport and visa photos to the correct size in the same visit as your Live Scan and apostille, so you don't have to make a second trip. Exact requirements vary by visa type and consulate, so we shoot to the precise spec your application needs. Book passport & visa photos or call 847-436-5222.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thailand accept an apostille now?
Yes — the Convention entered into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027.
Can you apostille my degree for a Thailand work permit?
Yes — we coordinate the notarization and apostille it.
What size passport or visa photo does Thailand require?
Thailand's visa photo requirement is 4 × 6 cm (visa on arrival); 35 × 45 mm at Thai consulates, which differs from the U.S. 2×2-inch size. We take compliant passport and visa photos to the exact spec in the same visit — book them at efficientbiometrics.com/book. Requirements can vary by visa type and consulate.