Criminal Record Certificates for Visa, Immigration & Legal Use
Police Clearance Certificates (also known as Criminal Record Certificates) are official documents issued by the Royal Thai Police, confirming whether an individual has a criminal history in Thailand. These certificates are often required for visa applications, immigration, employment background checks, marriage registration abroad, and legal processes.
At Sawadee Translations, we assist both Thai and foreign nationals in obtaining a certified Police Clearance Certificate from the Royal Thai Police and can assist you with further processes such as translation, legalization at the MFA, and embassy authentication where required.
Pricing starts at 6,000 THB depending on the processing speed and document requirements. Express options and full embassy coordination are available.
- End-to-End Support
- Available in Bangkok or by Mail from Abroad
- Express Option Available
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🕒 Fast quotes: We typically reply within 1–2 hours during business hours.
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When Do You Need a Police Clearance Certificate?
A Thai Police Clearance Certificate (Criminal Record Certificate) is often required when dealing with legal, immigration, or employment matters in Thailand or abroad. It proves that you have no criminal record and ensures smooth application processes. Common use cases include:
- Visa or work permit applications
- Immigration or citizenship procedures
- Embassy document authentication
- Employment background checks
- Legal cases or court proceedings
- Marriage registration abroad
- Business registration
- University or scholarship applications
- Residency or long-stay permits
- Adoption or child custody cases
- Volunteer or NGO work overseas
- Personal background verification
How It Works
Our team handles everything — from document preparation and fingerprinting guidance to police submission, legalization (if required), and final delivery.
Step 1: Submit Your
Details
Send us the reason you need the certificate and other relevant details. If you're abroad, we’ll also guide you through the fingerprinting and authorization process.
Step 2: Application &
Fingerprint Prep
We help prepare your application, required fingerprints, photos, and supporting documents. If needed, we provide templates and assistance for overseas applicants.
Step 3: Police
Processing
We submit everything to the Royal Thai Police and follow up for you. Once issued, we can assist with legalizing the certificate at the MFA and submitting to your embassy if required.
Step 4: Collection & Delivery
Once ready, we scan your certificate, and deliver the original by DHL, or Bangkok courier — tracked and secure. International delivery is also available for an additional fee.
What’s Included in Our Police Clearance Certificate Service
Our all-in-one service takes care of every step — so you can get your certificate quickly, legally, and with full recognition abroad.
- Application & submission to Royal Thai Police
- Fingerprint form guidance (for overseas applicants)
- Power of attorney template & instructions
- Certified translation (if required)
- MFA legalization of certificate (if required)
- Embassy authentication (if required)
- Status updates via LINE or email
- All fees included
- DHL or local courier delivery
- Final scan + secure return of originals
- Need MFA legalization of your Police Clearance Certificate? Explore our legalization services.
Get a Free Criminal Record Check Quote
Provide your information and receive a custom quote within 1–2 hours.
🔒 We respect your privacy. Files are stored securely and deleted after 30 days.
🕒 Fast quotes: We typically reply within 1–2 hours during business hours.
📌 Need it urgently? Let us know in the notes section.
What Is a Police Clearance Certificate?
A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), also known as a Criminal Record Certificate, is an official document issued by the Royal Thai Police confirming whether an individual has a criminal history in Thailand. It’s often required for immigration, work permits, study abroad, and background checks. We help ensure your PCC is valid, legalized, and accepted internationally.
What Does the Certificate
Confirm?
- Criminal history status in Thailand
- Issued by the Royal Thai Police Headquarters (RTP)
- Used for immigration, employment, study, or legal purposes
- Required by embassies, governments, or private institutions
- Valid for both Thai nationals and foreigners
Standard vs. Legalized
Certificates
- Standard PCC = basic issue from RTP for local/internal use
- Legalized PCC = certified + stamped by MFA, accepted internationally
- Some countries also require embassy authentication
- We’ll advise the correct route based on your destination
- Remote application available
Required Documents
to Apply
- Copy of passport
- Thai visa/entry stamp (if available)
- Two passport-sized photos
- Power of attorney (template provided)
- Contact details and current address
- Some cases may have additional requirements
Not Sure If You Need MFA Legalization for Your Police Certificate?
Trusted by the Royal Thai Police, MFA & Foreign Embassies
Our Police Clearance Certificate service is fully recognized by the Royal Thai Police, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and major embassies in Thailand including the U.S., U.K., Australian, and Spanish embassies. We prepare and legalize your certificate to meet the exact requirements for each destination — with guaranteed acceptance.
Need Embassy Authentication for Your Certificate Too?
We can assist with embassy legalization after the MFA — required for countries like Canada, U.K., and some EU destinations.
Simple, Transparent Pricing for Police Clearance Certificates
We offer complete packages for obtaining, legalizing, and authenticating your Police Clearance Certificate in Thailand. Pricing includes document preparation, government submission, and delivery. No hidden fees — just reliable service and fast turnaround.
Police Certificate Only
For those who only need the Thai criminal record certificate.-
6,000 THB (standard processing)
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Express option available (additional charge)
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Submission to Royal Thai Police
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All documents prepared
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Updates via email/LINE
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Certificate sent via DHL or courier
Police Certificate + MFA
For official use in Thailand or abroad requiring MFA approval.-
+1,600 THB if no translation
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+2,400 THB with certified translation
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Thai MFA submission
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Government fees included
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Certified translation (if needed)
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DHL/local delivery
Police Certificate + MFA + Embassy
For countries requiring both MFA and embassy stamps.-
Embassy pricing on request
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Discounted rate for multiple documents
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Embassy authentication support
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Translations & formatting per embassy rules
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Power of attorney as needed
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DHL delivery + updates
Everything You Need to Know About Police Clearance Certificates in Thailand
Still unsure about the process, requirements, or timelines? These common questions will help you better understand what’s involved and how we can assist you every step of the way.
A Police Clearance Certificate (also known as a Criminal Record Certificate) is an official document issued by the Royal Thai Police stating whether an individual has any criminal history in Thailand. It is often required for visas, work permits, immigration, or legal processes.
Both Thai nationals and foreigners can apply. Foreign nationals who have lived or worked in Thailand are often asked to provide this document by foreign embassies, employers, or immigration authorities.
Yes. You can authorize us to act on your behalf using a signed power of attorney. We’ll handle the full process with the Royal Thai Police, MFA, and embassy (if needed), and ship the documents to you.
Generally, you will need:
Copy of your passport
Two passport-sized photos
Fingerprint form (if applying from abroad)
Power of attorney (we’ll provide the template)
Thai nationals may also need a copy of their Thai ID and household registration.
Standard processing usually takes 3–4 weeks. Urgent processing can be completed in 7–10 business days, depending on the police and MFA’s current schedule.
Yes, if you’re submitting it to a Thai government agency, foreign embassy, or using it overseas. MFA legalization makes the certificate officially recognized for legal use.
Only if the receiving embassy or institution requires it. If needed, we provide certified translations into 25+ languages, which are accepted by the MFA and most embassies.
Yes. For many countries, we can submit your legalized certificate to the embassy for authentication, making it ready for official international use.
Our pricing starts at 6,000 THB for obtaining the certificate, with additional charges for MFA legalization (1,600–2,400 THB) and embassy authentication (pricing varies by embassy). All fees are quoted upfront — no hidden charges.
Simply send us your documents using our online form or chat with us on LINE. We’ll review everything and send a clear quote within 1–2 hours. Once you approve, we’ll begin the process immediately.
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