🇹🇼Taiwanese in Thailand — Home-country Police Certificate
Document: 良民證 (Police Criminal Record Certificate)
Taiwanese 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 良民證 (Police Criminal Record Certificate) — a home-country criminal record issued by National Police Agency (NPA / 內政部警政署). Taiwan is not an Apostille member — home MOFA authentication plus Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Bangkok (Empire Tower) legalisation 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 (+ TECO Bangkok legalisation) + 3-5 business days on the Bangkok side.
Home authority
National Police Agency (NPA / 內政部警政署)
Legalisation route
MOFA Taiwan + Embassy Bangkok
Turnaround
1-2 weeks (+ TECO Bangkok legalisation)
Can a Taiwanese national in Thailand certify a home-country PCC without leaving Bangkok?
Yes. NYC Legal coordinates the 良民證 (Police Criminal Record Certificate) request from National Police Agency (NPA / 內政部警政署) (via family, POA, or approved channeler), then handles home MOFA + Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Bangkok (Empire Tower) legalisation, then MFA-certified Thai translation in Bangkok.
Regional context
East Asia — Japan (犯罪経歴証明書 from prefectural police), Korea (범죄경력회보서 from KNPA), Taiwan (良民證 from NPA), Hong Kong (Certificate of No Criminal Conviction from HKPF), China (无犯罪记录证明). Japan and Korea are Apostille members; China joined November 2023; Hong Kong still requires Chinese Embassy Bangkok legalisation.
Step-by-step process
- Contact NYC Legal — we assess your Thai use case (Work Permit, Thai marriage) and confirm the exact edition of the 良民證 (Police Criminal Record Certificate) required.
- Request the certificate from National Police Agency (NPA / 內政部警政署) — via family in Taiwan, POA through the Royal Thai Embassy overseas, or online Channeler.
- Get MOFA Taiwan authentication (1-3 weeks) then legalise at Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Bangkok (Empire Tower) in Bangkok (3-7 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)
- Taiwanese 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 良民證 (Police Criminal Record 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 Taiwanese nationals in Thailand need?
The 良民證 (Police Criminal Record Certificate), issued by National Police Agency (NPA / 內政部警政署) — accepted by Thai Immigration, Ministry of Labour, and District Offices.
Is embassy legalisation required?
Yes — home MOFA authentication first, then a second legalisation by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Bangkok (Empire Tower). NYC Legal manages the full chain.
Total turnaround?
Taiwan side: 1-2 weeks (+ TECO Bangkok legalisation). 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.