🇲🇾Thai Police Clearance — Thai nationals in Malaysia
Royal Thai Embassy: Kuala Lumpur
Thai nationals in Malaysia 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 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), then files at PCSC Tung Song Hong, translates + MFA-legalises, and couriers back to Malaysia within 2-4 business days (EMS). Common use cases: MM2H, Employment Pass, Spouse Visa.
Courier back
2-4 business days (EMS)
Fingerprint at
Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)
Common use
MM2H, Employment Pass, Spouse Visa
Can a Thai national in Malaysia get a Thai PCC without flying home?
Yes — grant NYC Legal power of attorney (notarised at the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur), have fingerprints captured at your local Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), and we handle PCSC filing, MFA/Apostille legalisation, and DHL courier back to Malaysia within 2-4 business days (EMS).
Regional context
ASEAN (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam) requires Thai PCC for Employment Pass, PR and cross-border marriage. Courier turnaround is the shortest — 2-3 business days via EMS.
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 Malaysia via DHL (2-4 business days).
- You have fingerprints captured at Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), then notarise the POA at the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur (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 Malaysia is non-Apostille), then DHL back to your address (2-4 business days (EMS)).
Required documents
- Thai national ID card (front & back scan)
- House registration (Tabien Baan)
- Thai passport bio-data page
- Proof of residence in Malaysia (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 Malaysia have to fly back to Thailand for PCC?
No. NYC Legal ships an FBI-standard fingerprint kit for capture at the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). 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 Kuala Lumpur?
Yes — signature authentication at the Royal Thai Embassy / Consulate in Kuala Lumpur 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 Malaysia 2-4 business days (EMS). 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 Malaysia?
MM2H, Employment Pass, Spouse Visa.
How long is the PCC valid?
6 months from PCSC issuance. Most receiving authorities only accept certificates issued within the last 6 months.