When a Thai national dies in Australia, a relative reports the death to the Thai mission to obtain a Thai death certificate; it is free and is also the document needed to send a body to Thailand.
Where to apply in Australia
Royal Thai Embassy, 111 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, which serves the whole of Australia for these services (online booking; hours Mon-Fri 8:30-16:30). Also offered at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney.
Sydney asks for a DFAT appointment link and in-person submission; the Sydney page does not mention post. Reporter must be a relative.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Thailand.
How to apply
Obtain the Australian death certificate and have DFAT authenticate it | complete the legalisation and death certificate forms with names in Thai and English | submit in person or, at Canberra, by post with a registered A4 return envelope
Documents you need
- DFAT-authenticated Australian death certificate
- Deceased's passport and Thai ID card (original and certified copy)
- Reporter's passport and Thai ID (self-certified copy)
- Legalisation and death certificate forms
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free
Processing time: About 7 working days (Canberra).
Good to know
No publication date is shown on the Canberra or Sydney pages used.
Official sources
- canberra.thaiembassy.org/en/content/death-certificate
- sydney.thaiembassy.org/en/page/96219-thai-death-certificate?menu=5d…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Thailand's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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