🇭🇰Thai Police Clearance — Thai nationals in Hong Kong
Royal Thai Embassy: Hong Kong SAR (Consulate)
Thai nationals in Hong Kong can obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from the Royal Thai Police without returning to Thailand. NYC Legal ships an FBI-standard fingerprint kit to your address for capture at the Hong Kong Police Force, then files at PCSC Tung Song Hong, translates + MFA-legalises, and couriers back to Hong Kong within 3-5 business days (DHL). Common use cases: Employment Visa, Dependant Visa, Right of Abode.
Courier back
3-5 business days (DHL)
Fingerprint at
Hong Kong Police Force
Common use
Employment Visa, Dependant Visa, Right of Abode
Can a Thai national in Hong Kong get a Thai PCC without flying home?
Yes — grant NYC Legal power of attorney (notarised at the Royal Thai Embassy in Hong Kong SAR (Consulate)), have fingerprints captured at your local Hong Kong Police Force, and we handle PCSC filing, MFA/Apostille legalisation, and DHL courier back to Hong Kong within 3-5 business days (DHL).
Regional context
East Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China) needs Thai PCC for Japan Sponsor Visa, Korean F-6, Taiwan ARC, Hong Kong/China work permits and naturalisation. Japan and Korea are Apostille members.
Step-by-step process
- Contact NYC Legal via LINE/WhatsApp/email with your Thai ID + passport scan.
- We ship a fingerprint kit + prefilled POA to your address in Hong Kong via DHL (2-4 business days).
- You have fingerprints captured at Hong Kong Police Force, then notarise the POA at the Royal Thai Embassy in Hong Kong SAR (Consulate) (1-3 days).
- Ship the packet back to our Bangkok office (DHL Express, 2-4 days).
- We file at PCSC Tung Song Hong. Issuance: 7-15 business days.
- We translate + attach Apostille (or embassy legalisation if Hong Kong is non-Apostille), then DHL back to your address (3-5 business days (DHL)).
Required documents
- Thai national ID card (front & back scan)
- House registration (Tabien Baan)
- Thai passport bio-data page
- Proof of residence in Hong Kong (visa/RP/utility bill)
- 2 recent 2-inch passport photos (white background)
- Signed & embassy-authenticated Power of Attorney (we provide the template)
FAQ
Do Thai nationals in Hong Kong have to fly back to Thailand for PCC?
No. NYC Legal ships an FBI-standard fingerprint kit for capture at the Hong Kong Police Force. You then sign our power of attorney and we file at PCSC Tung Song Hong on your behalf — no travel required.
Does the POA need to be authenticated at the Royal Thai Embassy in Hong Kong SAR (Consulate)?
Yes — signature authentication at the Royal Thai Embassy / Consulate in Hong Kong SAR (Consulate) is required (typically 1-3 business days). Ship the notarised POA back to us with the fingerprint card.
Total end-to-end turnaround?
PCSC issues in 7-15 business days + MFA/Apostille 2-3 days + courier back to Hong Kong 3-5 business days (DHL). Total: 14-25 business days (express: 10-14 days).
Total package cost?
All-inclusive (POA guidance, fingerprint kit, PCSC filing, translation, MFA/Apostille, DHL courier) starts at THB 8,500 and caps at THB 18,000 depending on urgency and destination complexity.
What can I use the PCC for in Hong Kong?
Employment Visa, Dependant Visa, Right of Abode.
How long is the PCC valid?
6 months from PCSC issuance. Most receiving authorities only accept certificates issued within the last 6 months.