🇻🇳Vietnamese in Thailand — Home-country Police Certificate
Document: Judicial Record Certificate No. 2
Vietnamese 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 Judicial Record Certificate No. 2 — a home-country criminal record issued by National Judicial Records Centre (Ministry of Justice). Vietnam is not an Apostille member — home MOFA authentication plus Embassy of Vietnam Bangkok (Wireless Rd) legalisation is required. NYC Legal then delivers MFA-recognised Thai translation and MFA Consular Affairs certification, ready for filing with Thai authorities. Total turnaround: 2-4 weeks (+ MOFA Vietnam + Vietnamese Embassy Bangkok) + 3-5 business days on the Bangkok side.
Home authority
National Judicial Records Centre (Ministry of Justice)
Legalisation route
MOFA Vietnam + Embassy Bangkok
Turnaround
2-4 weeks (+ MOFA Vietnam + Vietnamese Embassy Bangkok)
Can a Vietnamese national in Thailand certify a home-country PCC without leaving Bangkok?
Yes. NYC Legal coordinates the Judicial Record Certificate No. 2 request from National Judicial Records Centre (Ministry of Justice) (via family, POA, or approved channeler), then handles home MOFA + Embassy of Vietnam Bangkok (Wireless Rd) legalisation, then 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 Judicial Record Certificate No. 2 required.
- Request the certificate from National Judicial Records Centre (Ministry of Justice) — via family in Vietnam, POA through the Royal Thai Embassy overseas, or online Channeler.
- Get MOFA Vietnam authentication (1-3 weeks) then legalise at Embassy of Vietnam Bangkok (Wireless Rd) 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)
- Vietnamese 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 Judicial Record Certificate No. 2 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 Vietnamese nationals in Thailand need?
The Judicial Record Certificate No. 2, issued by National Judicial Records Centre (Ministry of Justice) — accepted by Thai Immigration, Ministry of Labour, and District Offices.
Is embassy legalisation required?
Yes — home MOFA authentication first, then a second legalisation by Embassy of Vietnam Bangkok (Wireless Rd). NYC Legal manages the full chain.
Total turnaround?
Vietnam side: 2-4 weeks (+ MOFA Vietnam + Vietnamese Embassy Bangkok). 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.