🇵🇹Thai Police Clearance — Thai nationals in Portugal
Royal Thai Embassy: Lisbon
Thai nationals in Portugal 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 PSP / GNR, then files at PCSC Tung Song Hong, translates + MFA-legalises, and couriers back to Portugal within 6-9 business days (DHL). Common use cases: D7 Visa, Golden Visa, Residence Authorisation, Nationality.
Courier back
6-9 business days (DHL)
Fingerprint at
PSP / GNR
Common use
D7 Visa, Golden Visa, Residence Authorisation, Nationality
Can a Thai national in Portugal get a Thai PCC without flying home?
Yes — grant NYC Legal power of attorney (notarised at the Royal Thai Embassy in Lisbon), have fingerprints captured at your local PSP / GNR, and we handle PCSC filing, MFA/Apostille legalisation, and DHL courier back to Portugal within 6-9 business days (DHL).
Regional context
Central/Eastern/Southern European countries accept Thai PCC for long-stay D-visas, local TRP/PR and citizenship applications. Apostille replaces embassy legalisation from 14 February 2026 onward.
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 Portugal via DHL (2-4 business days).
- You have fingerprints captured at PSP / GNR, then notarise the POA at the Royal Thai Embassy in Lisbon (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 Portugal is non-Apostille), then DHL back to your address (6-9 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 Portugal (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 Portugal have to fly back to Thailand for PCC?
No. NYC Legal ships an FBI-standard fingerprint kit for capture at the PSP / GNR. 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 Lisbon?
Yes — signature authentication at the Royal Thai Embassy / Consulate in Lisbon 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 Portugal 6-9 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 Portugal?
D7 Visa, Golden Visa, Residence Authorisation, Nationality.
How long is the PCC valid?
6 months from PCSC issuance. Most receiving authorities only accept certificates issued within the last 6 months.