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Our Bangkok law firm handles the complete Royal Thai Police clearance process — fingerprinting, Special Branch
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End-to-end PCC for international use
Thailand Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — End-to-End Service for Foreigners & Thai Nationals
Our Bangkok law firm handles the complete Royal Thai Police clearance process — fingerprinting, Special Branch filing, notarial certified translation, MFA legalization, embassy stamp, and international courier — under one fixed fee.
16,168+
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4
สาขาทั่วประเทศ
50+77
เขต กทม. / จังหวัด
60+
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Skilled-worker visas, permanent residency applications, marriage visas, and many study-abroad programs all require a Thai PCC. Filing yourself involves Special Branch's 12-item checklist, fingerprints taken at an approved station, and downstream notarial translation that MFA and your destination embassy will accept.
We run the full chain in-house with 6 Notarial Services Attorneys. Mobile fingerprint teams visit your office or hotel anywhere in Bangkok–Pattaya–Hua Hin. Re-filing is free if the destination authority rejects on our process grounds.
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Clients served
16,168+ clients · 60+ nationalities
16,168+Clients served
Turnaround
Send documents via LINE or email — we reply within one business day with a fixed quote and timeline.
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What you need to know
Common use cases
- Skilled-worker / employment visas (UK, Australia, Germany, Singapore, etc.)
- Permanent residency (Canada Express Entry, Australia PR, New Zealand SMC, US adjustment of status)
- Spouse / marriage visas
- Inter-country adoption
- Top-tier graduate and postdoc applications
- NAATI / professional registration renewals
Documents you provide
- Original passport (or notarized true copy)
- Thai ID + house registration (Thai nationals) OR work-permit + visa page (foreigners)
- Power of attorney (we provide the template)
- Two 2-inch white-background photos
- Purpose-of-use evidence (offer letter / visa cover sheet / etc.)
Process timeline (full chain)
- Day 1–2: document intake + mobile fingerprinting
- Day 3: filing at Special Branch
- Day 18–22: PCC original ready
- Day 23–25: notarial certified translation
- Day 26–30: MFA + destination embassy filing
- Day 31–35: DHL/EMS to your address
Fixed-fee pricing
- PCC only (fingerprint + Special Branch) — THB 4,500–6,000
- PCC + notarial certified translation — quote on request (phone / LINE / email)
- PCC + translation + MFA + 1 embassy — quote on request (phone / LINE / email)
- Special Branch express (15 → 7 days) — police surcharge applies
- International DHL — THB 1,500–3,500 depending on destination
Why use a Notarial law firm for PCC
PCC is procedurally fragile: Special Branch enforces a 12-item checklist, fingerprints must be captured at an approved station with the correct ink and form, and downstream translation must be Notarial Certified for MFA and embassy acceptance. Mixing providers (a translation agency + an embassy runner) is the most common failure mode. We keep the entire chain inside one firm and accept liability for re-filing if rejected on our process grounds.
Why use a Notarial law firm for PCC
PCC is procedurally fragile: Special Branch enforces a 12-item checklist, fingerprints must be captured at an approved station with the correct ink and form, and downstream translation must be Notarial Certified for MFA and embassy acceptance. Mixing providers (a translation agency + an embassy runner) is the most common failure mode. We keep the entire chain inside one firm and accept liability for re-filing if rejected on our process grounds.
Frequently asked questions
I'm overseas — can I still obtain a Thai PCC?
Yes. Sign our Power of Attorney before a Thai embassy or consulate abroad and courier it to us with passport copies. We handle the rest.
Which countries accept the Thai PCC?
Every country — but Thai documents are not Apostille-eligible (Thailand is not yet a Hague member), so MFA Thailand + destination embassy legalization is mandatory before overseas filing.
How long is the PCC valid?
The document itself has no expiry, but most authorities require it to be issued within 3–6 months of visa or PR filing.
Do I have to visit a police station in person?
No. Our fingerprint team comes to your office, hotel, or residence in Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Phuket, and Chiang Mai.
Will minor past offences appear on the report?
Depends on the offence class and current status. Expunged cases do not appear; pending or suspended cases do. We provide a confidential case assessment before filing.
Can spouse and children be filed together?
Yes — a Family Pack reduces per-head cost. Ask for a bundled quote.
What is the fastest possible turnaround?
Special Branch express (7 working days) plus our expedited translation/MFA/embassy track delivers in roughly 2.5 weeks total.
What is the all-inclusive starting price?
End-to-end (PCC + translation + MFA + 1 embassy) quote on request (phone / LINE / email); final price depends on the destination embassy.
แหล่งอ้างอิง / Authority References
- Consular Legalization Service (MFA Thailand) — กรมการกงสุล MFA
- List of embassies in Thailand — MFA Thailand
- Notarial Services Attorney regulation 2546 — Lawyers Council of Thailand
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Playbook: Thai police clearance certificate for overseas use
Short answer: A police clearance certificate is issued by the police authority and requires fingerprinting on the prescribed form plus identity documents and evidence of purpose. Once issued, it usually needs translation, consular legalization and, where required, certification at the destination embassy.
Documents to prepare
Thai nationals
- • National ID card, original and copy
- • Passport original and a copy of the bio page
- • House registration and any name-change records
- • Evidence of purpose such as an employer or university letter, or a visa form
- • Fingerprint sheet on the prescribed form
Representatives and employers
- • Power of attorney with the required stamp duty
- • ID cards of both grantor and representative
- • Company affidavit and an HR cover letter where the employer applies for staff
Foreign nationals who lived in Thailand
- • Passport original with entry and exit stamps
- • Proof of residence such as a work permit, lease or accommodation notification
- • Fingerprint sheet taken on the prescribed form and endorsed by the taking office
Process steps
1. Confirm the receiver's format
Check whether the Thai or English version is required, how many certification layers apply, and the accepted document age.
⏱ Same day
2. Take fingerprints and assemble the set
Complete fingerprinting on the prescribed form and gather identity documents and evidence of purpose before filing.
⏱ 1-2 working days (estimate)
3. File the application with the police authority
Submit the application, collect the appointment slip and keep the reference number for tracking.
⏱ 1 working day (estimate)
4. Await record checking and collect the certificate
The authority checks records; timing varies with case complexity and the agency's queue.
⏱ 10-30 working days (estimate, excluding agency queues)
5. Translate, legalize and certify at the destination mission
Translate as the receiver requires, legalize at the Department of Consular Affairs and add the destination embassy layer if needed.
⏱ 5-15 working days (estimate, varies by mission)
What to watch out for
- • Unclear or non-conforming fingerprints force a full retake.
- • Filing without clear evidence of purpose can leave the application incomplete.
- • Many receivers cap document age, so applying too early wastes the certificate.
- • Names differing from the passport need supporting name-change evidence.
Filing yourself versus having our team run it
| Criterion | Filing yourself | Our team handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprinting | You find a taking office and check the form yourself | We check form and print quality before filing |
| Steps after issuance | You arrange translation and certification yourself | We continue through translation, legalization and embassy layers |
| Document-age planning | Risk of applying too early or too late | Timeline planned backwards from your real filing date |
| Status tracking | You follow up periodically | We report status and flag expiry dates |
We advise, not just execute
- • Assess which language version and how many layers your case needs
- • Plan the timeline backwards from your actual submission date
- • Check name consistency across every document before filing
- • Stay engaged if the receiver requests additional documents
If you would rather not run between agencies, our team covers fingerprinting, filing, translation and embassy certification - send your case for an assessment first.
All durations are working-day estimates excluding agency queues, and are not a guarantee of any authority's decision.
Sources: กองบัญชาการตำรวจสันติบาล — ศูนย์บริการออกหนังสือรับรองความประพฤติ · กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ · Last reviewed: 2026-08-10
Document and legalization advisers with 15+ years of practice
We advise throughout the matter, not just process paperwork
Before we start, we read your actual documents and confirm the legalization route matches what the receiving authority asks for. During the work we report progress, and after delivery we still answer questions about how to submit the file.
Before we start — document risk review
- Check that names, dates and document numbers match across every page
- Confirm whether the receiving body needs originals, certified copies or digital files
- Tell you early if a document must be reissued or re-extracted first
While the matter runs — filing and status updates
- Report which step is in progress with working-day estimates
- Respond immediately when an authority requests extra documents
- Confirm official fees before each filing step
After delivery — support until the file is usable
- Explain how to submit the file to the destination authority or embassy
- Keep a copy on record so extra sets can be issued later
- Answer follow-up questions when the destination asks for supporting papers
We prepare documents to the requirements of the receiving authority. Any approval decision remains at that authority's discretion.
Send your documents on LINE for a preliminary review, a recommended legalization route and a written quote.
Why police clearance certificates get rejected — and how to fix it
Short answer: Common causes are poor fingerprint quality, overseas fingerprint forms that do not meet Thai requirements, a stated destination that differs from the actual filing, and certificates that expire before lodgement. Reprint to standard and plan the timeline around the filing date.
Fingerprints rejected as smudged or incomplete
- Underlying cause
- Self-inked prints, insufficient rolling, or the wrong card stock
- Prevent before filing
- Print at a police station or accredited office and check clarity before leaving
- How to fix a rejection
- Reprint on the prescribed form and re-apply
- Estimated time cost
- Adds roughly 5–15 working days (estimate)
Overseas fingerprint form not accepted
- Underlying cause
- Local forms lack the officer details, date or official stamp required
- Prevent before filing
- Use the Thai prescribed form with full officer endorsement
- How to fix a rejection
- Reprint on the correct form or at an accepted embassy office
- Estimated time cost
- Adds roughly 7–20 working days (estimate)
Stated purpose or destination does not match the filing
- Underlying cause
- The certificate names one country but is used for another
- Prevent before filing
- Declare the real destination and purpose at application
- How to fix a rejection
- Re-apply with the correct destination
- Estimated time cost
- Adds roughly 10–20 working days (estimate)
Certificate expired before the visa or residency filing
- Underlying cause
- Applied too far ahead of the recipient's validity window
- Prevent before filing
- Count backwards from the filing date
- How to fix a rejection
- Re-apply and expedite any onward certification
- Estimated time cost
- Adds roughly 10–25 working days (estimate)
Former or married names were not covered
- Underlying cause
- Name-change history was not declared
- Prevent before filing
- Attach name-change and marriage records and list every name used
- How to fix a rejection
- Re-apply with the full name history
- Estimated time cost
- Adds roughly 10–20 working days (estimate)
Destination required onward certification
- Underlying cause
- The certificate was submitted without apostille or consular legalisation
- Prevent before filing
- Check whether the recipient needs a certified chain
- How to fix a rejection
- Run the certificate through the prescribed chain
- Estimated time cost
- Adds roughly 3–10 working days (estimate)
We sequence fingerprinting, application and onward certification so the certificate is still valid on filing day — talk to our advisers before starting on your own.
Durations are working-day estimates excluding agency queues, and are not a guarantee of any authority's decision.
Sources: กองบัญชาการตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง — Police Clearance Service Centre · กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ · Last reviewed: 2026-08-10
Service steps at a glance and the documents you need first
A police clearance certificate is issued by the police authority and requires fingerprinting on the prescribed form plus identity documents and evidence of purpose. Once issued, it usually needs translation, consular legalization and, where required, certification at the destination embassy.
How the work runs
- Confirm the receiver's format — Same day
- Take fingerprints and assemble the set — 1-2 working days (estimate)
- File the application with the police authority — 1 working day (estimate)
- Await record checking and collect the certificate — 10-30 working days (estimate, excluding agency queues)
- Translate, legalize and certify at the destination mission — 5-15 working days (estimate, varies by mission)
Documents to prepare first
- • National ID card, original and copy
- • Passport original and a copy of the bio page
- • House registration and any name-change records
- • Evidence of purpose such as an employer or university letter, or a visa form
- • Fingerprint sheet on the prescribed form
- • Power of attorney with the required stamp duty
If you would rather not run between agencies, our team covers fingerprinting, filing, translation and embassy certification - send your case for an assessment first.
Durations are working-day estimates excluding agency queues and are not a guarantee of any decision.
Official sources & further reading
Statements on this page follow the authorities below. Confirm current requirements with the authority before filing. Last reviewed 2026-07-29.
- Lawyers Council of Thailand — Notarial Services Attorney register — สภาทนายความฯ / Lawyers Council of Thailand
- Department of Consular Affairs, MFA Thailand — document legalization — กรมการกงสุล MFA
- HCCH Apostille Convention (1961) — full text & status table — HCCH (Hague Conference on Private International Law)
- MFA Thailand — embassies and consulates in Thailand — MFA Thailand
Related questions
- Why are fees not published on the site?
- Scope varies widely with document count, language and the consular steps involved, so we quote against the actual work and confirm details by phone, LINE or email before starting.
- Do you serve clients outside Bangkok?
- Yes — we serve clients nationwide and overseas, receiving documents by post or courier and scheduling signing appointments when in-person attendance is required.
- How is personal data in my documents handled?
- Documents are used only for the purpose you state, retained for the period professional duties and data-protection law require, and not disclosed to third parties without consent.
- When was this page last reviewed?
- Each page shows its last-reviewed date in the sources section. Authority requirements change, so confirm current conditions with the receiving authority before proceeding.
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