🇮🇩Indonesian in Thailand — Home-country Police Certificate
Document: SKCK (Police Clearance Certificate)
Indonesian nationals in Thailand applying for a Work Permit, Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa, marriage registration with a Thai partner, or Permanent Residence must submit a SKCK (Police Clearance Certificate) — a home-country criminal record issued by POLRI (Indonesian National Police). Indonesia is a Hague Apostille member — an Apostille from the central competent authority is required. NYC Legal then delivers MFA-recognised Thai translation and MFA Consular Affairs certification, ready for filing with Thai authorities. Total turnaround: 1-2 weeks (+ Kemenkumham Apostille) + 3-5 business days on the Bangkok side.
Home authority
POLRI (Indonesian National Police)
Legalisation route
Hague Apostille (single stamp)
Turnaround
1-2 weeks (+ Kemenkumham Apostille)
Can a Indonesian national in Thailand certify a home-country PCC without leaving Bangkok?
Yes. NYC Legal coordinates the SKCK (Police Clearance Certificate) request from POLRI (Indonesian National Police) (via family, POA, or approved channeler), then handles the home Apostille and delivers MFA-certified Thai translation in Bangkok.
Regional context
ASEAN — Singapore (Certificate of Clearance from SPF), Malaysia (Good Conduct Certificate from PDRM), Indonesia (SKCK from POLRI), Philippines (NBI Clearance). Singapore and Philippines are Apostille members; Malaysia and Indonesia still require embassy legalisation in Bangkok.
Step-by-step process
- Contact NYC Legal — we assess your Thai use case (Work Permit, Thai marriage) and confirm the exact edition of the SKCK (Police Clearance Certificate) required.
- Request the certificate from POLRI (Indonesian National Police) — via family in Indonesia, POA through the Royal Thai Embassy overseas, or online Channeler.
- Attach Apostille from the home-country competent authority (2-5 business days).
- Ship the original + Apostille/legalisation to NYC Legal Bangkok (DHL, 2-5 business days).
- We translate to Thai with an MFA-recognised translator (1-2 days).
- Certify the translation at MFA Consular Affairs (Chaeng Watthana): 1-2 business days (express: same-day).
- Deliver to your Thai employer / district office / Immigration Bureau (Chaeng Watthana).
Required documents (from you)
- Indonesian passport bio-data page
- Thai visa page (Non-B, Non-O, LTR, Elite, etc.)
- TM.6 arrival card / TM.30 residence report (if any)
- Proof of residence in home country (recent utility bill, driver's licence)
- Home-country SKCK (Police Clearance Certificate) once issued
- Signed Power of Attorney (we provide the template)
Where the certificate is used in Thailand
Work Permit, Thai marriage
FAQ
Which criminal record document do Indonesian nationals in Thailand need?
The SKCK (Police Clearance Certificate), issued by POLRI (Indonesian National Police) — accepted by Thai Immigration, Ministry of Labour, and District Offices.
Is Apostille required?
Yes — Indonesia is a Hague Apostille member. Apostille from the central competent authority is required; no further embassy legalisation. Then ship to NYC Legal for Thai translation + MFA certification.
Total turnaround?
Indonesia side: 1-2 weeks (+ Kemenkumham Apostille). Bangkok side (translation + MFA): 3-5 business days. Total: 15-30 business days (express: 10 days).
Bangkok-side cost?
Thai translation + MFA certification starts at THB 4,500 per certificate. Excludes home-country Apostille/embassy fees. Contact NYC Legal for a bundled quote.
What is it used for in Thailand?
Work Permit, Thai marriage
Do I need to re-fingerprint in Thailand?
Depends on the country — Most countries do name + date-of-birth + home address checks; a few require fresh fingerprints.
How long is the home PCC valid?
Thai Department of Employment (Work Permit) accepts PCCs issued within 6 months. District Office (marriage) accepts 6 months. PR / citizenship authorities accept 6-12 months.