- 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.
- Step 1. Translation (English or Korean) → Notary Public
- Step 2. Thai MFA legalization
- 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
| Item | Price (THB) | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation (Korean, per page) | 700-1,200 | 24-48 hrs |
| Notary Public certification | 1,000-1,500 | 1-2 days |
| Thai MFA legalization (Chaeng Watthana) | 800-1,500 | 1-3 days |
| Embassy of the Republic of Korea consular legalization | 1,500-6,000 | 5-7 business days |
| International courier (DHL Express) | USD 35-90 | 2-6 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
- Quote. Send scans via email or LINE @NYCLI. Fixed quote in 15 minutes.
- Translate. Native-speaker translator + QA reviewer applies Embassy of the Republic of Korea formatting.
- Notarise. Lawyers Council Notary Public certifies the translation and signs the accuracy declaration.
- MFA. Runner desk submits at Chaeng Watthana — 1 business day express / 3 days standard.
- Embassy of the Republic of Korea. Submit at embassy with the original Thai MFA-stamped document.
- 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 800-1,500 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.
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