Thai criminal background check, worldwide coverage
Royal Thai Police (CID) clearance for Thai nationals — every province in Thailand and Thai citizens living anywhere abroad, handled by international courier.
How do Thai nationals living overseas obtain a Thai police clearance?
NYC accepts a power of attorney and processes the application at CID in Bangkok on your behalf. Send a passport copy, Thai ID copy, and fingerprints taken at a local police station / Thai embassy in your country of residence — we deliver the result to your overseas address.
What's included
Purposes covered
- Visa or PR application
- Overseas employment
- Marriage registration abroad
- Adoption
- Professional licensing
Service area
- Bangkok and surrounding (we handle in person)
- All 77 Thai provinces (by courier)
- All ASEAN countries
- Europe, Americas, Australia, New Zealand
- Middle East, East Asia, Africa
Compare document legalization pathways
| Item | Apostille | MFA + Embassy | Full bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destination coverage | 126 Hague countries | All (168+) | All countries |
| Turnaround | 3-5 days | 5-10 days | 7-14 days |
| Starting price | THB 1,500 / doc | THB 800 + embassy fee | Bundles from THB 3,500 |
| Certified translation | Add-on | Add-on | ✓ Included |
| MFA seal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Embassy attestation | Not needed | ✓ per country | ✓ Every embassy |
| Door-to-door courier | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (worldwide DHL) |
- Destination coverage
- 126 Hague countries
- Turnaround
- 3-5 days
- Starting price
- THB 1,500 / doc
- Certified translation
- Add-on
- MFA seal
- ✓
- Embassy attestation
- Not needed
- Door-to-door courier
- ✓
- Destination coverage
- All (168+)
- Turnaround
- 5-10 days
- Starting price
- THB 800 + embassy fee
- Certified translation
- Add-on
- MFA seal
- ✓
- Embassy attestation
- ✓ per country
- Door-to-door courier
- ✓
- Destination coverage
- All countries
- Turnaround
- 7-14 days
- Starting price
- Bundles from THB 3,500
- Certified translation
- ✓ Included
- MFA seal
- ✓
- Embassy attestation
- ✓ Every embassy
- Door-to-door courier
- ✓ (worldwide DHL)
Choose Apostille for Hague-member destinations; MFA+Embassy for non-Hague or legacy-process countries.
Related services
Continue reading — commonly bundled with this service.
Frequently asked
Q.How long does it take?
In Thailand: 7–14 business days. Overseas: add 5–10 days international shipping (total ~3–4 weeks).
Q.How long is the certificate valid?
Typically 3–6 months depending on the destination authority. Reorder if expired.
Q.Do I have to do fingerprinting in person?
In Bangkok we can arrange the station visit. Abroad, fingerprint at a local police station or Thai embassy and courier the form to us.
Ready to start?
Free consultation. We confirm requirements with the destination authority before quoting.
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
426. Can you provide monthly accounting reports alongside English translations of tax invoices for a foreign parent company's review?
Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (not yet available in Thailand — accession deposited 30 Jun 2026, in force 28 February 2027). Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
392. Can you coordinate obtaining a Police Clearance while simultaneously renewing an Australian student visa?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
524. Where can I hire a turnkey team of multilingual hosts and conference interpreters for international summits?
Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Which documents and evidence must be ready before starting arranging an interpreter for a cross-border business meeting?
For proceedings that go on the record we staff paired interpreters rotating every 20–30 minutes, per international conference practice. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
264. What are the steps for authenticating Medical Council and Engineering Council licenses for overseas use?
For import, export and special licences we keep the Board of Trade and agency template packs ready in advance. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Does documents for setting up a regional headquarters in Thailand require a certified translation, and who signs the certification?
Company name, director names and registered address are cross-checked across every document, because a single spelling mismatch triggers a rejection. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Which authority is responsible for planning a whole-family relocation document set, and where can it be filed?
Cross-border marriage and family files run from the affirmation of freedom to marry through legalization, the district office registration, and the report back to your home embassy. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
555. Can a foreign-owned logistics company obtain a commercial freight forwarding and maritime transport license?
For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts — PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
565. Can an agency assist with corporate restructuring and share capital reduction procedures for Thai entities?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. Government fees follow each authority's published rate, while professional fees are quoted per case by document count and destination, in full before work starts. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Which office must be approached first for a premium document concierge service with a dedicated coordinator, and with which documents?
Same-day cases and rare languages are core work for NYC Legal, and we hold reserve capacity for filings that must close today. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: processing time depends on each authority's queue, so allow buffer before the date the document is actually needed. Fix three facts before any work starts: the destination country, the exact authority the file goes to, and the language that authority requires. Those three decide the whole certification chain. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
459. Do you provide a service to convert a foreign driving license to a Thai one, including transport to the DLT for physical tests?
Company name, director names and registered address are cross-checked across every document, because a single spelling mismatch triggers a rejection. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Request more than one certified set when several authorities are involved, because most receiving offices keep the certified copy and do not return it. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. Send scans of every page for review before sending originals; that is when faded seals, passport-spelling mismatches and expired documents can still be corrected. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
579. How do foreign franchise brands protect their trade secrets and proprietary recipes under Thai IP law?
Regional headquarters, IBC and industrial licence files move through several agencies at once, so we run them as a single plan with one named coordinator. Processing time depends on each authority's queue, so the working order and the expected return date are confirmed before any work begins. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com. Keep a digital copy of the finished certified set so it can be referenced if the destination asks for additional documents or a re-filing. Caution: each certification covers only what its own stamp states; it does not make a document automatically acceptable everywhere. Confirm the receiving authority's conditions case by case. The workable order is: check that the source document is complete and legible, translate it, certify the translation, file for legalisation with the Department of Consular Affairs, then obtain the destination embassy's certification — or an Apostille where the destination is a convention party. Caution: government fees follow the authority's published rate and are separate from professional fees; check the current rate on the official website first. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.
Primary sources & verification
Every procedural statement on this page is checked against the issuing authority below. Where an authority updates its requirements, this page is corrected — we do not restate outdated procedure.
- Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand)Legalisation (นิติกรณ์) requirements, accepted document formats, and the statutory service fee schedule.
- Lawyers' Council of Thailand under Royal PatronageNotarial Services Attorney licensing — who may lawfully notarise documents in Thailand.
- Royal Thai Police — Police Clearance Service CentrePolice clearance certificate eligibility, required identity documents, and processing procedure.
Government fees quoted anywhere on this site are the authorities' own statutory rates. Our professional fees are quoted per case — contact us by phone, LINE or email for a written quotation.
Selection criteria · red flags · questions to ask before you pay
Before you hire: the checklist that actually matters
Searching for “แนะนำบริการรับรองเอกสารข้ามประเทศสำหรับ Expat” should not be decided by search ranking. Decide on separates government fees from service fees and knows the fixed order of steps. Ask for the named person handling your file, a quotation that separates government fees from service fees, and the written rejection remedy. Providers who answer all three instantly are usually the ones filing consular and embassy legalization every week.
Selection criteria
- Separates government fees from service fees
- Legalization and embassy fees are set by the agency, not the provider. A good quotation shows both lines separately.
- Knows the fixed order of steps
- Legalization is sequential. Skip or reorder a step and the file is rejected and restarted — fees already paid are not refunded.
- Checks source-document age before starting
- Many embassies require documents issued within 3–6 months. Starting from an out-of-date extract simply burns the fee.
- Flags risk honestly at intake
- If your case has a weak point — mismatched names across documents, for instance — you should hear it before the engagement starts, not after rejection.
- Handles originals with a paper trail
- Legalization needs original documents. Expect a written receipt listing what was handed over and a trackable return method.
- Has a fallback when an embassy changes practice
- Embassy requirements change without notice. Providers who file every week hear about it first and re-plan in time.
Red flags to avoid
- Issues no receipt when taking your original documents
- Claims special ability to jump an embassy queue
- Cannot say whether your destination country is an Apostille member
- Describes the process differently each time you ask
- Will not state the actual government fees to be paid
The four-step decision sequence
- Step 1Confirm the destination country and purpose so the correct chain is chosen
- Step 2Check original-document age, completeness, and name consistency across every page
- Step 3Translate and endorse in strict sequence without skipping a step
- Step 4Collect the file and verify every stamp and signature page before it leaves the counter
FAQ before choosing a provider
How should I choose a consular and embassy legalization provider?
Start from the receiving authority, not the provider. Establish who will receive the document and what their rule is, then filter providers on "Separates government fees from service fees". Legalization and embassy fees are set by the agency, not the provider. A good quotation shows both lines separately.
What are the warning signs when choosing consular and embassy legalization?
The clearest one is: Issues no receipt when taking your original documents. Also be wary of a single bundled price with no government-fee breakdown, and of any reluctance to put the scope in writing.
What should I ask before engaging a consular and embassy legalization provider?
Three questions: who personally handles my file, what the actual government fees are and how they are separated from the service fee, and what happens — and at what cost — if the file is rejected. Based on the legalization rules of Thailand's Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and the Hague Apostille Convention (hcch.net).
If you are unsure which criterion your case turns on, send document photos for a pre-assessment. We will name the correct route and the real risks even if you do not go ahead with us. Based on the legalization rules of Thailand's Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and the Hague Apostille Convention (hcch.net).
Before you start: Police clearance & background checks
Practical guidance
- If the destination needs translation and legalisation too, order them in one continuous run so the certificate does not age out.
- Applicants overseas can be fingerprinted at a local police station or a Thai embassy/consulate and send the set back for filing in Thailand.
- Scan every page of the original, including stamped pages, signature pages and reverse sides that look blank.
- Confirm the receiving authority and destination country first — translator qualification and certification layers are dictated by the destination, not by the document type.
Cautions & common rejections
- Many Thai civil-registry extracts are accepted only while recent; some receiving authorities ask for a freshly certified copy. Confirm the accepted age with that authority before ordering a translation.
- A name that does not match the passport is the single most common rejection reason, and usually forces the whole certification chain to restart.
- Checking another person's record requires a lawful basis and consent under Thai personal data protection law.
- Smudged prints or the wrong fingerprint form force a full re-take and restart the timeline.
What to have ready
- A valid passport
- Your deadline, so the certification steps can be sequenced in time
- A fingerprint card on the prescribed form
- The name of the receiving authority and destination country
Reviewed 2026-08. Government fees and processing times are set by the authorities and can change — verify with them before filing. Our professional fees are quoted per case by phone, LINE or email.