🇰🇷Police Clearance Certificate — for Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Submitting a Police Clearance Certificate to Embassy of the Republic of Korea? Our Bangkok team has filed thousands of these — here is exactly what passes on first review.

3-step chain 5-7 business daysFrom THB 700 / page
  • Free re-translation if Embassy of the Republic of Korea rejects the document on translation grounds
  • NAATI-certified, sworn (DE/FR/ES/IT), and embassy-registered translators on staff for 50+ languages
  • Secure document vault — 36 month retention for reissue without re-translation
  • Six in-house Notary Public attorneys licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand

The exact legalization chain for Police Clearance Certificate → Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Submitting a Police Clearance Certificate to Embassy of the Republic of Korea? Our Bangkok team has filed thousands of these — here is exactly what passes on first review.

  1. Step 1. Translation (English or Korean) → Notary Public
  2. Step 2. Thai MFA legalization
  3. Step 3. Embassy of Korea — consular legalization

Embassy of the Republic of Korea accepts the translation in Korean or English. We deliver the exact format the authority publishes as acceptable — including stamp colour, certification block wording, and original-signature placement.

What Embassy of the Republic of Korea requires on the Police Clearance Certificate

Document-side checklist

  • Form code: Original Thai issued document
  • Issuer: Thai District Office (Amphur) / authorised Thai authority
  • Validity: Where applicable (e.g. Single Status Affidavit valid 3 months), we check date validity before quoting
  • Spelling: Names match your passport romanization exactly — we cross-check before translating
  • Pages: Average 2 page(s) — your case may vary

Embassy of the Republic of Korea-specific notes

Korea is an Apostille signatory but Thailand is not, so the traditional MFA + Embassy chain still applies. Korean immigration offices accept English translations with embassy legalization for most filings.

Validity is typically 3–12 months — translate and legalize close to the visa filing date. We can obtain the original via POA if you are abroad.

Common use-cases for Police Clearance Certificate at Embassy of the Republic of Korea

  • F-2 / F-6 visa
  • Marriage to Korean national
  • E-7 specialty work visa
  • D-2 student visa
  • Korean university enrolment

Document-level use-cases we handle on this exact pairing include: Citizenship, Pre-employment screening, Permanent residence, Skilled migration (AU/CA/NZ).

Pricing for Police Clearance Certificate → Embassy of the Republic of Korea

ItemPrice (THB)Turnaround
Certified translation (Korean, per page)700-1,20024-48 hrs
Notary Public certification1,000-1,5001-2 days
Thai MFA legalization (Chaeng Watthana)200–400 state fee + service1-3 days
Embassy of the Republic of Korea consular legalization1,500-6,0005-7 business days
International courier (DHL Express)USD 35-902-6 days

All prices are quoted as fixed lump sums before work starts. Rush surcharge: +50% (24-hour) or +100% (4-hour).

Workflow — fully remote-friendly

  1. Quote. Send scans via email or LINE @NYCLI. Fixed quote in 15 minutes.
  2. Translate. Native-speaker translator + QA reviewer applies Embassy of the Republic of Korea formatting.
  3. Notarise. Lawyers Council Notary Public certifies the translation and signs the accuracy declaration.
  4. MFA. Runner desk submits at Chaeng Watthana — 1 business day express / 3 days standard.
  5. Embassy of the Republic of Korea. Submit at embassy with the original Thai MFA-stamped document.
  6. Deliver. DHL Express worldwide with tracking. Digital PDF emailed by default.

FAQ — Police Clearance Certificate for Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Q. What happens if Embassy of the Republic of Korea rejects the Police Clearance Certificate?

If the rejection is on translation or formatting grounds, we re-do it free of charge. Our standard certification block and stamp colour have been accepted on thousands of Embassy of the Republic of Korea filings.

Q. What is the full legalization chain for Police Clearance Certificate going to Embassy of the Republic of Korea?

Translation (English or Korean) → Notary Public → Thai MFA legalization → Embassy of Korea — consular legalization

Q. What does it cost?

THB 700-2,900 (translation + notary). Add THB 200–400 for Thai MFA, plus the authority's own fee where applicable. — fixed quote within 15 minutes of receiving your scans. No surprises.

Q. How long does the whole process take?

Translation: 24-48 hours · Thai MFA: 1-3 business days · Embassy of the Republic of Korea step: 5-7 business days. Rush options are available across each leg.

Q. Are your Notary Public attorneys recognised by Embassy of the Republic of Korea?

Yes. Our notaries are licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand under the supervision of the Attorney-General — the credential Embassy of the Republic of Korea requires for any Thai-side notarisation.

Q. What languages does Embassy of the Republic of Korea accept for the translated Police Clearance Certificate?

Korean, English. We deliver in the exact language and format the authority publishes as acceptable.

Q. Can NYC Legal handle the entire chain or do I need separate vendors?

We handle the full chain in-house: notary, translation, MFA filing at Chaeng Watthana, and embassy submission. One ticket, one timeline, one accountable team.

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.

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.

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12 from our master question bank, written fresh per page

Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team

335. What is the screening process when doing a background check on a foreign nanny or expat driver?

The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.

515. What are the legal steps to translate a child's birth certificate and obtain custody rights for international relocation after a divorce?

The only question that matters is whether the receiving authority accepts it, so we confirm their requirement first and then apply exactly the tier needed — nothing more. 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. 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. 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.

262. Can a notary public authenticate corporate directors' signatures for international bidding urgently?

We route each file to the right credential: NAATI for Australia, Ministry of Justice registered translators for Thai court work, and embassy sworn translators for European destinations. 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. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Caution: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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.

How should an interpreter booked alongside certified documents for a business negotiation be scheduled when the receiving authority accepts documents no older than three months?

Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.

333. Does a foreign divorce registration interpreter at the district office need a background in family law?

Assignments are booked as half or full days with a standby interpreter, and every interpreter signs an NDA before entering the room. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. 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: 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: 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.

364. How to legally process work permit and visa cancellations when a foreign employee resigns?

For visa, work permit and BOI files we build the timeline backwards from your appointment date and stage each certification layer so nothing needs a rush fee twice. 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. 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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. 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.

536. What liability and penalty clauses should be included in an IT Service Level Agreement (SLA) between software providers and corporate clients?

The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. 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. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.

450. Where can I find a family law consultant for divorcing a foreigner and negotiating child support and custody rights?

Every nationality has a different document order, so we issue a nationality-specific checklist instead of one generic list. 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. 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: never unbind, trim or separate pages after an authority has sealed the set — doing so voids the certification. 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. 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 official fees should be budgeted in advance for preparing Thai tax and legal documents for overseas filing?

Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. 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. 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. 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. 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.

260. Where can I get a certified true copy of my foreign passport to open an overseas bank account?

Tax and land-registry documents carry terminology that cannot be paraphrased, so we work from Revenue Department and Land Department glossaries. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list. 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: 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. Private documents such as powers of attorney or contracts must first pass a notarial services attorney before they can enter the legalisation stage. 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.

How many working days should be allowed for a legal opinion letter prepared for a foreign regulator?

Accounting, tax, property and estate work for foreign nationals is run jointly with our auditors and lawyers so the translated file and the filed file always match. 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. 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. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.

551. Can a multinational corporation set up a Regional Operating Headquarters (ROH) or regional branch office in Thailand?

Parent-company documents from abroad need notarisation plus Apostille or consular legalization before Thai use; we sequence that correctly the first time. 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. 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. 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. Check current legalisation requirements at the Department of Consular Affairs (consular.mfa.go.th) and Apostille membership at hcch.net.

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คำถามที่พบบ่อย

Do I have to visit the office?
No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.
What does the Police Clearance fee include?
Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.
Will the Police Clearance result be accepted abroad?
It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.
What do you need to start Police Clearance?
A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.

Police Clearance

With "Police Clearance", the outcome is decided by certification order rather than translation alone. We map the full Thai Police Clearance Certificate routing before anything is filed, so the chain holds at the destination office. We handle files from Bangkok, upcountry, and overseas clients working through a power of attorney. Every matter has one named owner, with a Notarial Services Attorney (registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand) performing the final certification review before release. We separate our own fee from government charges and actual shipping cost, so the quote shows exactly where each baht goes. Two service windows are available: standard 5-7 business days, rush 1-3 business days.

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FAQ

Do I have to visit the office?
No. Send originals by EMS or book a Bangkok pickup; completed documents are returned by domestic post or international courier.
What does the Police Clearance fee include?
Professional service fee, government fees at official rates, domestic EMS, and international courier where applicable — each listed separately in the quote.
Will the Police Clearance result be accepted abroad?
It depends on the destination. Hague Convention member states accept an apostille directly; non-member states need an additional embassy legalization step.
What do you need to start Police Clearance?
A photo or scan of the original plus the destination country and receiving authority. We review it free of charge and reply with the shortest valid routing.

Thai Police Clearance Certificate — In-Depth Guide

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อยู่ในประเทศไทยขณะยื่นคำร้อง?
Yes → พิมพ์ลายนิ้วมือและยื่นคำร้องในไทยได้โดยตรง
No → พิมพ์ลายนิ้วมือที่สถานีตำรวจ/หน่วยงานท้องถิ่นในต่างประเทศ แล้วส่งเอกสารเข้ามายื่นแทน
ปลายทางขอให้เอกสารผ่านการรับรองกงสุล?
Yes → ต่อด้วยการรับรองที่กรมการกงสุล และสถานทูตปลายทางตามลำดับ
No → ใช้ต้นฉบับที่ออกโดยตำรวจได้ตามที่หน่วยงานกำหนด
ต้องใช้ฉบับภาษาอังกฤษ?
Yes → ขอฉบับภาษาอังกฤษตั้งแต่ยื่นคำร้อง หรือใช้คำแปลรับรอง
No → ฉบับภาษาไทยเพียงพอสำหรับการใช้ในประเทศ

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