Police Clearance Certificate
Police Clearance Service Centre, Royal Thai Police
- THB 200/page
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 12-20 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ (āļĢāļ§āļĄāđāļ§āļĨāļēāļāļāļāđāļāđāļŦāļĄāđ)
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 6
- Steps
- Documented workflow
āļāļĩāđāļĄāļē / Source: NYC Online Translation â Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
Thai government-document legalisation service for "Police Clearance Certificate" issued by Police Clearance Service Centre, Royal Thai Police. NYC Legal handles the complete chain: sourcing fresh certified copies, certified translation, MFA (Consular Department) legalisation, and either Apostille (for 125 Hague-Convention countries since 15 May 2024) or destination-embassy attestation. Turnaround 12-20 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ (āļĢāļ§āļĄāđāļ§āļĨāļēāļāļāļāđāļāđāļŦāļĄāđ) + embassy queue. In business since 2013, operated by registered notarial-services attorneys and MFA-listed translators.
Police Clearance Certificate is issued by Police Clearance Service Centre, Royal Thai Police and accepted domestically without further step. To be recognised abroad it must run through a legalisation chain because foreign authorities cannot verify Thai officials' seals and signatures directly.
The chain has three tiers: (1) certified translation by MFA-registered translator, (2) MFA Consular Department authentication of the translator's and issuer's signatures, (3) either Apostille (Hague 1961 â 125 countries since 15 May 2024) or destination-embassy attestation. Total turnaround averages 12-20 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ (āļĢāļ§āļĄāđāļ§āļĨāļēāļāļāļāđāļāđāļŦāļĄāđ) + 3-14 working days for the embassy queue where applicable.
Common use cases: PR AU/CA/NZ, Skilled migration visa, Overseas employment, Overseas marriage/birth registration. NYC Legal frequently handles bundled cases â e.g. birth certificate + house registration + marriage certificate together â at a package rate that saves ~30-40% versus separate filings.
1. Original fingerprint form 2. Original passport 3. House reg + Thai ID 4. Destination-country request letter (some)
5. Power of Attorney (if NYC Legal acts on your behalf) with THB 30 stamp duty and your Thai ID copy. Lost the original? We can re-request from Police Clearance Service Centre, Royal Thai Police in any district (10-50 THB fee, +1-2 working days).
Translation: NYC Legal has MFA-registered translators for english, chinese, japanese, korean, german, french and 40+ additional languages. Rates from THB 500-1,500 per page depending on complexity.
MFA legalisation fee: THB 200 per page (Regular, 2-3 working days) or THB 400 (Express, same day if submitted before 10:30). NYC Legal handling fee starts THB 800-2,500 per set (includes courier, queueing, tracking). Translation is charged per page.
Approximate timeline: 12-20 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ (āļĢāļ§āļĄāđāļ§āļĨāļēāļāļāļāđāļāđāļŦāļĄāđ) for MFA + translation. Add 3-14 working days for destination-embassy queue where required. Rush delivery via our Bangkok messenger network from THB 200.
2026 note: Since 15 May 2024 Thailand is a full Hague Apostille member. Documents with MFA Apostille are accepted directly in 125+ countries without further embassy step (USA, UK, Japan, Korea, Germany, France, Australia, Hong Kong). Countries still requiring embassy attestation: China (until Feb 2024), Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, etc.
This Police Clearance Certificate service connects with: (1) MFA-certified translation (9 languages), (2) Notary Public for additional signature witnessing, (3) Destination-embassy attestation for non-Hague countries, (4) Overseas marriage / divorce registration for civil-status documents.
Example: a Thai client marrying a German national and relocating to Germany needs 4 documents legalised (birth cert, marriage cert, house reg, single-status cert) with German translation + MFA + German Embassy. NYC Legal delivers this as one bundled package, cutting elapsed time by ~40% versus filing individually.
Coverage
How it works â Police Clearance Certificate
- Submit and consult
Send Police Clearance Certificate via LINE @nycli with destination country
- Fresh copy request (if needed)
NYC Legal liaises with Police Clearance Service Centre, Royal Thai Police for current copy
- Certified translation
MFA-registered translator (THB 500-1,500 per page)
- MFA legalisation
Consular Department within 12-20 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ (āļĢāļ§āļĄāđāļ§āļĨāļēāļāļāļāđāļāđāļŦāļĄāđ)
- Apostille or destination embassy
Apostille (125 Hague countries) or embassy 3-14 working days
- Delivery
EMS / Kerry / Grab / pickup at BTS Asok office
Frequently asked questions
Does Police Clearance Certificate need to be the original?
MFA only accepts originals or district-office recertified copies (âĪ6 months old). Self-photocopies or older copies are rejected.
How long does the whole process take?
12-20 āļ§āļąāļāļāļģāļāļēāļĢ (āļĢāļ§āļĄāđāļ§āļĨāļēāļāļāļāđāļāđāļŦāļĄāđ) for MFA + translation stages. Add 3-14 working days for embassy queue if Apostille is not applicable.
Do I need to appear in person?
No â a single Power of Attorney (THB 30 stamp duty) authorises NYC Legal to handle everything, including issuer re-certifications.
Difference between MFA Express and Regular?
Express THB 400/document â same-day return if submitted before 10:30. Regular THB 200/page â 2-3 working days. Regular is recommended for non-urgent cases (saves THB 200/document).
Which countries accept Apostille directly?
The 125 Hague-1961 member states including USA, UK, Japan, Korea, Germany, France, Australia, NZ, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Hong Kong. Non-member countries still require embassy attestation.
Where can I use the legalised document?
With PR AU/CA/NZ, Skilled migration visa, Overseas employment, Overseas marriage/birth registration. Send us the destination authority's requirement page and we'll verify free before proceeding.
How many translation languages?
9+ MFA-accepted languages including english, chinese, japanese, korean, german, french, spanish, italian, portuguese and 40+ more.
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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 â nothing more. Standard turnaround is 1â3 business days for certified translation, plus 2â4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
426. Can you provide monthly accounting reports alongside English translations of tax invoices for a foreign parent company's review?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500â800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature â always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
591. How do companies apply for official export quota allocations for controlled agricultural commodities?
The whole workflow runs online, so clients abroad do not need to fly back to Thailand to sign every page. 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.
267. Which translation agency handles certified translations of corporate annual reports for public companies?
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 â nothing more. 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. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day â you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
590. What legal frameworks govern venture capital investments and startup term sheet negotiations in Thailand?
For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts â PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. 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.
508. What are the benefits of subscribing to an Annual Expat Concierge membership for managing visas and government paperwork?
The standard chain is police clearance, certified translation, MFA legalization or Apostille, then the destination authority's own forms â handled in one matter file. 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.
295. What documents do foreigners need to legalize corporate entity papers at the Thai MFA (MFA for Foreigners)?
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 â nothing more. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500â800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature â always quoted in full before we start. Send your documents for a free assessment at +66-83-249-4999 or contact@nyconlinetranslation.com.
577. Can an agency assist with cross-border debt collection and legal notices for international suppliers?
For digital and IT-adjacent official documents we verify both the content and the file format the receiving system accepts â PDF/A, digital signatures, e-stamps. Standard turnaround is 1â3 business days for certified translation, plus 2â4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
501. Can a landlord hire an agency to manage online TM.30 residence reporting on a yearly basis?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. Standard turnaround is 1â3 business days for certified translation, plus 2â4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
406. Do you offer VAT registration and monthly P.P.30 tax filing services for companies with foreign directors?
Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. 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.