France visa: documents to translate and certify

France-Visas asks for documents in French or English, or with a French or English translation.

Last checked 23 Oct 2026

We are a translation shop, not visa consultants. This page quotes official pages on the date checked; rules change. Always confirm with the embassy or visa centre before you apply.

Tourism / visits

Schengen short stayThe official page states it

Thai documents often asked for

The documents on your France-Visas checklist (made for each application)

Translation rule (official page)

Documents in French or English, or with a French or English translation. Translator certification is not stated.

Department of Consular Affairs certification: Not stated on the official page

Official wording
“must be written in French or English or accompanied by a French or English translation”

SourcesFrance-Visas — Thailand ↗

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Coming: Thailand joins the Apostille Convention — From 28 Feb 2027 Thailand is a party to the Apostille Convention. How documents are certified for some countries may change after that date; we will update these pages. HCCH ↗

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