Certified Translation of Police Clearance Certificate
Sworn translation by MFA-registered translators — accepted by every embassy and MFA legalisation counter
Turnaround
2-3 business days (24-hr express available)
Gov fee (THB)
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Legal service quotation
Contact staff for a quotation
Authority
MFA-registered sworn translators (Department of Consular Affairs)
Legal reference
MFA Regulation on Document Certification B.E. 2539 (1996)
Why translate the Thai PCC?
The Royal Thai Police Criminal Records Division (CID) issues Police Clearance Certificates only in Thai. Before use overseas, the certificate must be translated into the destination country's official language, and the translation must be certified — otherwise MFA legalisation cannot proceed. Every foreign authority (USCIS, IRCC, UK Home Office, Australian DHA, Japanese Immigration Services, etc.) will reject an uncertified translation.
Our translation standards
Every translator at NYC Legal is registered with the Thai MFA Department of Consular Affairs and has passed language + Thai law examinations. Translations use MFA-approved templates showing PCC serial number, issue date, CID authority block, imprint of original seal, translator signature and stamp. We support 40+ languages: English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, Malay, Tagalog, Khmer, Burmese, Lao, Hindi, Tamil, and more.
NAATI translation for Australia
For Australian visa subclasses (189/190/491/500/820/801) and New Zealand INZ applications, the Department of Home Affairs mandates NAATI-Certified translators. Our in-house NAATI Thai⇄English translators charge confirmed in a written quotation after document review per page, with 3-5 business day turnaround. Deliverables include a colour-scanned PDF plus hard copy shipped worldwide via EMS.
Pricing & turnaround
Thai→English PCC (1 page): confirmed in a written quotation after document review · Thai→other languages: confirmed in a written quotation after document review · NAATI: confirmed in a written quotation after document review · Express 24-hr: for an additional fee · Translation + MFA legalisation package: confirmed in a written quotation after document review · Full chain (Translation + MFA + Embassy): confirmed in a written quotation after document review depending on destination. Bangkok metropolitan pickup/delivery included.
Required documents
- Original PCC (high-res colour scan accepted)
- Copy of passport bio page
- Destination country and purpose of use
FAQ
How many countries accept the translation?
Our certified translations are accepted by every embassy and government body that recognises Thai MFA legalisation (195+ countries) — or an Apostille (for Hague members, effective 28 Feb 2027).
Does the translation expire?
The translation itself does not expire, but the underlying PCC is typically valid 3-6 months depending on the receiving authority. When the original expires, a new PCC and fresh translation are required.
How fast can I get it, and is rush available?
Standard 2-3 business days. 24-hr express: for an additional fee. Same-day 4-hr rush (Thai↔English only): for an additional fee.
Do I need the original PCC to start?
No — a high-resolution colour scan is enough to begin translation. The original is required only when the file is submitted for MFA legalisation, because MFA checks the CID embossed seal.
What if there's a translation error?
We guarantee our translations 100%. Any error is corrected free of charge and a revised certified copy is reissued immediately.