Compiled from the Royal Thai Police Special Branch tariff and destination-authority requirements. Government fees are set by those authorities; no Apostille tariff has been published for Thailand yet.
Q12002. What are the steps for Police Clearance for US Immigration (I-485 / DV / K-1)?
English-language PCC with MFA + US Embassy authentication, ready for USCIS filing. The sequence is application + fingerprinting at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre → certified translation → MFA legalisation. Typical timeline: 7–10 business days. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong). The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12008. Does Police Clearance for US Immigration (I-485 / DV / K-1) need MFA or embassy authentication?
Yes — MFA legalisation is part of the chain. The receiving authority usually does not ask for an extra embassy stamp. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and it enters into force on 28 February 2027; until then the destination embassy step still applies, and no Thai Apostille tariff has been published.
Q12014. How long does Police Clearance for Australia PR (Subclass 189/190/491) take and what does it cost?
Our end-to-end service band is по запросу depending on how much of the chain is required, separate from government fees. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express). Timeline: 7–10 business days, excluding the receiving authority's own queue. Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12020. Which documents are required for Police Clearance for Canada Express Entry / PR?
Standard checklist: Passport · Thai national ID · House registration. Common scenarios: Express Entry (FSW/CEC), Provincial Nominee Program, Family Sponsorship, Study Permit > 6 months. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12026. What are the steps for Police Clearance for UK Student Visa?
PCC translation + MFA + UK Embassy stamp for Student Visa and ATAS-required courses. The sequence is application + fingerprinting at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre → certified translation → MFA legalisation → United Kingdom embassy authentication. Typical timeline: 10–14 business days. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong). The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12034. What are the steps for Police Clearance for Germany Employment Visa?
German translation + MFA + Germany Embassy legalisation for EU Blue Card and Skilled Worker visas. The sequence is application + fingerprinting at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre → certified translation → MFA legalisation → Germany embassy authentication. Typical timeline: 10–14 business days. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong). The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12040. Does Police Clearance for Germany Employment Visa need MFA or embassy authentication?
Yes — MFA legalisation is part of the chain. The Germany embassy step follows it. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and it enters into force on 28 February 2027; until then the destination embassy step still applies, and no Thai Apostille tariff has been published.
Q12046. How long does Police Clearance for Japan Work Visa take and what does it cost?
Our end-to-end service band is по запросу depending on how much of the chain is required, separate from government fees. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express). Timeline: 10–14 business days, excluding the receiving authority's own queue. Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12052. Which documents are required for Police Clearance for Schengen / EU Spouse Visa?
Standard checklist: Passport · Thai national ID · House registration · Marriage certificate. Common scenarios: Family Reunification (Germany/France/Netherlands), Spouse Visa Schengen, EU Long-Stay Visa (Type D), Civil Union. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12060. Which documents are required for Police Clearance for International Adoption?
Standard checklist: Passport · Thai national ID · House registration · Marriage certificate if applicable. Common scenarios: Hague Adoption Convention, Inter-country Adoption via DCY, Step-parent Adoption, Relative Adoption. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12066. What are the steps for Police Clearance for Foreign Naturalization?
PCC for naturalization filings — N-400, British, Australian, Singaporean and more. The sequence is application + fingerprinting at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre → certified translation → MFA legalisation → International embassy authentication. Typical timeline: 10–14 business days. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong). The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12072. Does Police Clearance for Foreign Naturalization need MFA or embassy authentication?
Yes — MFA legalisation is part of the chain. The International embassy step follows it. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and it enters into force on 28 February 2027; until then the destination embassy step still applies, and no Thai Apostille tariff has been published.
Q12078. How long does Background Check for Thai Employment (Banks / Government / SOEs) take and what does it cost?
Our end-to-end service band is по запросу depending on how much of the chain is required, separate from government fees. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Timeline: 5–7 business days, excluding the receiving authority's own queue. Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12086. How long does Police Clearance for Thai Teacher License (TCT / Khurusapha) take and what does it cost?
Our end-to-end service band is по запросу depending on how much of the chain is required, separate from government fees. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Timeline: 5–7 business days, excluding the receiving authority's own queue. Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12092. Which documents are required for Foreigner Police Clearance for Thai Work Permit / LTR Visa?
Standard checklist: Passport · Original home-country PCC · Employer letter. Common scenarios: BOI Work Permit, Smart Visa, LTR Long-Term Resident, Retirement Visa (some nationalities). The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12098. What are the steps for Police Clearance as Court Evidence (Civil / Criminal / Divorce)?
PCC for use as evidence in family, child custody and general civil litigation. The sequence is application + fingerprinting at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Typical timeline: 5–7 business days. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong). The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12104. Does Police Clearance as Court Evidence (Civil / Criminal / Divorce) need MFA or embassy authentication?
MFA legalisation is normally not required. The receiving authority usually does not ask for an extra embassy stamp. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and it enters into force on 28 February 2027; until then the destination embassy step still applies, and no Thai Apostille tariff has been published.
Q12112. Does Police Clearance for Firearm / Security Guard License need MFA or embassy authentication?
MFA legalisation is normally not required. The receiving authority usually does not ask for an extra embassy stamp. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and it enters into force on 28 February 2027; until then the destination embassy step still applies, and no Thai Apostille tariff has been published.
Q12118. How long does Corporate Employee Background Screening (Bulk / KYC) take and what does it cost?
Our end-to-end service band is по запросу depending on how much of the chain is required, separate from government fees. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Timeline: 5–7 business days / batch, excluding the receiving authority's own queue. Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12124. What can a American national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, LTR, PR, Thai marriage, adoption, Thai citizenship. The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12130. How does a British national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
United Kingdom issues the ACRO Police Certificate through the ACRO Criminal Records Office; typical turnaround 10 business days (Standard) / 2 days (Premium). United Kingdom is a Hague Apostille member, so an Apostille from the issuing country replaces embassy legalisation. It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12138. How does a German national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
Germany issues the Führungszeugnis Belegart O (for overseas use) through the Bundesamt für Justiz (BfJ); typical turnaround 2-4 weeks. Germany is a Hague Apostille member, so an Apostille from the issuing country replaces embassy legalisation. It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12144. What can a French national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, LTR, Thai marriage, Retirement Visa. The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12150. How does a Belgian national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
Belgium issues the Extract from the Criminal Record (Model 596-2) through the Federal Public Service Justice (Central Criminal Record); typical turnaround 1-2 weeks. Belgium is a Hague Apostille member, so an Apostille from the issuing country replaces embassy legalisation. It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12156. What can a Swiss national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, LTR, Thai marriage, Retirement Visa (O-A). The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12164. What can a Swedish national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, LTR, Thai marriage, Retirement Visa (O-A). The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12170. How does a Danish national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
Denmark issues the Straffeattest (for overseas use) through the Rigspolitiet (Danish National Police); typical turnaround 1-2 weeks. Denmark is a Hague Apostille member, so an Apostille from the issuing country replaces embassy legalisation. It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12176. What can a Finnish national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, LTR, Thai marriage. The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12182. How does a Italian national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
Italy issues the Certificato del Casellario Giudiziale through the Procura della Repubblica (Casellario Giudiziale); typical turnaround 1-2 weeks. Italy is a Hague Apostille member, so an Apostille from the issuing country replaces embassy legalisation. It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12190. How does a Polish national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
Poland issues the Zaświadczenie o Niekaralności through the National Criminal Register (KRK); typical turnaround 1-2 weeks. Poland is a Hague Apostille member, so an Apostille from the issuing country replaces embassy legalisation. It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12196. What can a Emirati national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, Thai marriage. The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12202. How does a Turkish national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
Turkey issues the Adli Sicil Belgesi through the Ministry of Justice (Adalet Bakanlığı); typical turnaround 1-2 weeks. Turkey is a Hague Apostille member, so an Apostille from the issuing country replaces embassy legalisation. It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12208. What can a Japanese national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, PR, Thai marriage. The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12216. What can a Chinese national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, Thai marriage, Long-Stay Visa. The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12222. How does a Hong Kong national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
Hong Kong issues the Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) through the Hong Kong Police Force (Certificate of No Criminal Conviction Office); typical turnaround 3-5 weeks (sent directly from HKPF to destination). Hong Kong is not an Apostille member, so the document is legalised through the Embassy of China Bangkok (handles Hong Kong SAR documents). It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12228. What can a Singaporean national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, LTR, Thai marriage. The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12234. How does a Indonesian national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
Indonesia issues the SKCK (Police Clearance Certificate) through the POLRI (Indonesian National Police); typical turnaround 1-2 weeks (+ Kemenkumham Apostille). Indonesia is a Hague Apostille member, so an Apostille from the issuing country replaces embassy legalisation. It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12240. What can a Filipino national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, Thai marriage. The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12248. What can a Indian national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, LTR, Thai marriage. The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12254. How does a New Zealand national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
New Zealand issues the Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Justice NZ (Criminal Records Unit); typical turnaround 10-20 business days (+ DIA Apostille). New Zealand is a Hague Apostille member, so an Apostille from the issuing country replaces embassy legalisation. It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12260. What can a South African national use this certificate for in Thailand?
Common uses: Work Permit, Thai marriage, Retirement (O-A). The certificate must be translated into Thai and legalised before a Thai authority will accept it. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12266. How does a Russian national in Thailand obtain a home-country police certificate?
Russia issues the Certificate of Criminal Record (Spravka) through the MVD (Ministry of Internal Affairs); typical turnaround 4-8 weeks (+ MFA Russia + Russian Embassy Bangkok). Russia is not an Apostille member, so the document is legalised through the Embassy of the Russian Federation Bangkok (Sap Rd). It is then translated into Thai and legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs. If MFA legalisation is added, the Department of Consular Affairs charges по запросу per stamp (по запросу express).
Q12276. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Mexico?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Policía Federal / Fiscalía General de la República and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 6-10 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Mexico: Residente Temporal, Residente Permanente, Naturalización. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12285. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Germany?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Bürgeramt / Polizeirevier and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 5-8 business days (DHL Express). Typical purposes in Germany: Familienzusammenführung, Blue Card, Niederlassungserlaubnis, Einbürgerung. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12294. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Belgium?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Local Police and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 5-8 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Belgium: Family Reunification, Residence Permit, Belgian Nationality. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12303. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Luxembourg?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Police Grand-Ducale and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 6-9 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Luxembourg: Residence Authorisation, Luxembourg Nationality. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12315. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Finland?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Poliisi (Local Station) and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 6-10 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Finland: Residence Permit, Permanent Residence, Finnish Citizenship. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12324. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Italy?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Questura / Carabinieri and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 6-9 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Italy: Family Reunification, Residence Permit, Italian Citizenship. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12333. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Poland?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Policja (Local Station) and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 6-9 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Poland: Residence Card, Settlement Permit, Polish Citizenship. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12342. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Romania?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Poliția Română and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 7-11 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Romania: Residence Permit, Romanian Citizenship. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12354. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Saudi Arabia?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Absher / General Directorate of Passports and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 5-8 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Saudi Arabia: Iqama, Work Visa, Family Reunification. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12363. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Oman?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 5-8 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Oman: Resident Card, Work Visa, Family Visa. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12372. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Japan?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Prefectural Police (Todofuken Keisatsu) and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 3-5 business days (DHL Express). Typical purposes in Japan: Table 1/2 Visa, Spouse Visa, Permanent Residence, Naturalization (帰化). The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12381. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Hong Kong?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Hong Kong Police Force and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 3-5 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Hong Kong: Employment Visa, Dependant Visa, Right of Abode. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12393. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Indonesia?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Indonesian National Police (POLRI) and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 3-5 business days (DHL). Typical purposes in Indonesia: KITAS, KITAP, Indonesian Naturalisation. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12402. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Cambodia?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Cambodian National Police and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 3-5 business days (EMS). Typical purposes in Cambodia: E-Visa Extension, Business Visa, Naturalisation. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12411. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from New Zealand?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the New Zealand Police (Local Station) and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 3-5 business days (DHL Express). Typical purposes in New Zealand: Skilled Migrant Category, Partnership Visa, Residence, Citizenship. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12420. Can I apply for a Thai police clearance certificate from Brazil?
Yes — by power of attorney filed at the PCSC Tung Song Hong centre. Fingerprints are taken locally by the Polícia Federal and couriered with the signed POA. Return courier: 8-12 business days (DHL — customs). Typical purposes in Brazil: VITEM Visa, Residence Authorisation, Brazilian Nationality. The government fee charged by the Royal Thai Police — Special Branch is по запросу per certificate (по запросу issuance fee per certificate (delivery excluded).). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12431. What is the PCC chain for US Naturalization (N-400)?
Receiving authority: USCIS Field Office. Translation: US certified translator — USCIS also accepts Thai certified translations bearing the MFA seal. Legalisation: Apostille (Thailand Hague-member from 28 Feb 2027). Timeline: 14-25 business days. Certificates are typically accepted within 24 months of issue. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12437. What is the PCC chain for Australian Skilled Migration (Subclass 189/190/491)?
Receiving authority: Department of Home Affairs (DHA). Translation: NAATI-certified translator (mandatory — no other translations accepted). Legalisation: Apostille (Australia Hague member since 1995). Timeline: 12-18 business days. Certificates are typically accepted within 12 months of issue. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12443. What is the PCC chain for Swedish Residence Permit (Uppehållstillstånd)?
Receiving authority: Migrationsverket (Swedish Migration Agency). Translation: auktoriserad translator (Swedish authorised translator) — or English translation + MFA seal is also accepted. Legalisation: Apostille (Sweden Hague member since 1999). Timeline: 12-18 business days. Certificates are typically accepted within 6 months of issue. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12449. What is the PCC chain for New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)?
Receiving authority: Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Translation: Certified English translation (INZ accepts Thailand-based certified translators). Legalisation: Apostille (NZ Hague member since 2001). Timeline: 12-18 business days. Certificates are typically accepted within 6 months of issue. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12457. What is the PCC chain for Singapore Employment Pass (EP) / S Pass / PR?
Receiving authority: Ministry of Manpower (MOM) / Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Translation: Certified English translation (MOM/ICA accepts Thailand-based certified translators). Legalisation: Apostille (Singapore Hague member since 2021). Timeline: 10-15 business days (EMS to Singapore = 2-3 days). Certificates are typically accepted within 12 months of issue. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12463. What is the PCC chain for Hong Kong Employment Visa (GEP) / QMAS / Right of Abode?
Receiving authority: Hong Kong Immigration Department. Translation: English or Chinese translation (Traditional and Simplified both accepted). Legalisation: Apostille (Hong Kong Hague member via China since 1997). Timeline: 10-16 business days. Certificates are typically accepted within 6 months of issue. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12469. What is the PCC chain for Brazil Autorização de Residência (Permanent Residence)?
Receiving authority: Polícia Federal — Migration Department. Translation: tradutor juramentado (Brazilian court-sworn translator registered with the state Junta Comercial). Legalisation: Apostille (Brazil Hague member since 14 Aug 2016). Timeline: 18-28 business days + Apostille + tradutor juramentado in São Paulo/Rio. Certificates are typically accepted within 12 months of issue. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12475. What is the PCC chain for Indonesia KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas) — Work Permit?
Receiving authority: Directorate General of Immigration + Ministry of Manpower. Translation: penerjemah tersumpah (Indonesian court-sworn translator with Menkumham SK). Legalisation: Apostille (Indonesia Hague member since 4 Jun 2022). Timeline: 12-18 business days. Certificates are typically accepted within 6 months of issue. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12483. What is the PCC chain for Turkey Ikamet Tezkeresi (Short/Long-term Residence Permit)?
Receiving authority: Göç İdaresi Genel Müdürlüğü (Directorate General of Migration Management). Translation: yeminli tercüman (Turkish sworn translator) + notary certification. Legalisation: Apostille (Turkey Hague member since 31 Jul 1985). Timeline: 14-20 business days. Certificates are typically accepted within 6 months of issue. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong).
Q12489. How does Certified Translation of Police Clearance Certificate work?
Sworn translation by MFA-registered translators — accepted by every embassy and MFA legalisation counter. Handled by MFA-registered sworn translators (Department of Consular Affairs). Turnaround: 2-3 business days (24-hr express available). The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12495. How does Notary Public Certification of Police Clearance Certificate work?
Certification by a Notarial Services Attorney (NSA) registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Handled by Notarial Services Attorney (NSA) registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Turnaround: 1-2 business days (same-day express). The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
Q12501. How does Police Clearance for Thai Nationals Living Abroad (POA-based service) work?
No flight home required — capture fingerprints locally, we file at CID Bangkok under Power of Attorney and ship worldwide. Handled by CID + Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate in country of residence. Turnaround: 25-40 business days. The issuing authority is the Royal Thai Police Special Branch (Police Clearance Service Centre, Tung Song Hong). Source: https://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/ (last reviewed 2026-07-31).
