Police Clearance Certificate for Sweden 🇸🇪
Police Clearance Certificate → Sweden (Skatteverket — Tax Office)
Couples preparing to marry in Sweden routinely need an apostille-ready Police Clearance Certificate, Often required by destinations that pair marriage with migration.
Once obtained from Royal Thai Police Clearance Service Centre, the document is translated into Swedish / English, legalised at MFA, and certified by สถานทูตสวีเดนประจำประเทศไทย for use at the Skatteverket — Tax Office.
We hand-walk documents through MFA Chaeng Wattana and every embassy in Bangkok using company couriers, cutting queue time by 60%.
Country specifics: Hindersprövning (impediment check) valid 4 months.
First-pass acceptance for our marriage dossiers sits at 97-99%, well above market average.
How it works
- 1
Retrieve Police Clearance Certificate
We contact Royal Thai Police Clearance Service Centre on your behalf — service available in all 77 Thai provinces.
- 2
Form check & reconciliation
Names, ID numbers, and issuance dates are cross-checked against the rest of the marriage bundle before translation.
- 3
Swedish / English translation
Performed by a Department of Consular Affairs registered translator, formatted as required by สถานทูตสวีเดนประจำประเทศไทย.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Hand-walked to MFA Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
สถานทูตสวีเดนประจำประเทศไทย attestation
Fee: THB 2,000-2,700; typical turnaround 3-7 days.
- 6
Couriered to partner abroad
Bundled with CONI and partner documents, couriered to Sweden for the Skatteverket — Tax Office appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the validity period of Police Clearance Certificate?
Typically 3-6 months depending on the destination; we sequence issuance to match your ceremony date.
Where do I reissue Police Clearance Certificate?
From Royal Thai Police Clearance Service Centre. We can act on your behalf via power of attorney.
Is Apostille acceptable for this document?
Yes — Sweden is a Hague Apostille member; the MFA apostille can replace double legalisation for many documents.
Can the document content be amended?
Content cannot be altered; minor spelling fixes must be re-issued by the originating district office before translation.
Cost of handling Police Clearance Certificate alone?
Translation THB 800-1,500 + certification THB 1,200-1,800/copy + MFA fee THB 400-600.
Is it accepted for the Residence Permit for Family visa?
Yes — it forms part of the standard spouse-visa bundle for Sweden.