Police Clearance Certificate — fingerprints to apostille in 7–21 days
End-to-end Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) service from the Royal Thai Police — including fingerprinting coordination, certified translation, MFA legalization, Apostille and embassy attestation for use in any country worldwide.
Typically 7–21 business days for the PCC itself, plus 1–3 days for notary/translation and 3–10 days for MFA + embassy or apostille. Total averages 14–30 business days end-to-end.
Can foreigners with past Thailand residence apply?
Yes. You'll need proof of past stay — old work permits, expired visas, or re-entry permits. We prepare the application and handle fingerprinting logistics.
Can a Thai PCC replace an FBI Check or ACRO?
No. A Thai PCC only covers your time in Thailand. If you've lived elsewhere, you must obtain that country's own clearance (FBI Check for the US, ACRO for the UK, etc.).
Do I need to fingerprint in person?
Yes — fingerprinting must be done in person at a police station or RTP service center. We book your slot, prep paperwork, and collect the certificate for you.
Which countries accept Apostille from Thailand?
Thailand acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026, entering into force 28 February 2027. Apostille is accepted by 125+ member states — including the US, Japan, Korea, Australia, Germany, and all of the EU. Non-members still require embassy legalization.
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.
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.
Discuss scope and required documents with our team by phone, LINE or email.
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.
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.
What is the fastest way to reach you?
Call or message on LINE during business hours for an initial route check, and send legible photos of the documents by email or LINE so the scope can be assessed accurately.
