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688 topics grouped by document type and receiving authority (page 5/9) — requirements change, so confirm with the receiving authority or ask our staff by phone, LINE or email.
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police clearance for a name change certificate for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a name change certificate.
police clearance for a name change certificate for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a name change certificate.
police clearance for a name change certificate for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a name change certificate.
police clearance for a name change certificate for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a name change certificate.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a certificate of single status for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a certificate of single status.
police clearance for a degree certificate for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for a degree certificate for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a degree certificate.
police clearance for an academic transcript for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for an academic transcript for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the an academic transcript.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a police clearance certificate for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a police clearance certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for Chinese authorities
Chinese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for Korean authorities
Korean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for Singaporean authorities
Singaporean authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for UAE authorities
UAE authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for New Zealand authorities
New Zealand authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for Canadian authorities
Canadian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for Thai government offices
Thai government offices sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a medical certificate for Thai Immigration
Thai Immigration sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a medical certificate.
police clearance for a bank statement/financial certificate for Australian authorities
Australian authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a bank statement/financial certificate.
police clearance for a bank statement/financial certificate for UK authorities
UK authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a bank statement/financial certificate.
police clearance for a bank statement/financial certificate for US authorities
US authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a bank statement/financial certificate.
police clearance for a bank statement/financial certificate for German authorities
German authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a bank statement/financial certificate.
police clearance for a bank statement/financial certificate for French authorities
French authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a bank statement/financial certificate.
police clearance for a bank statement/financial certificate for Japanese authorities
Japanese authorities sets its own certification format and translation language; request the current requirement in writing before preparing the a bank statement/financial certificate.
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Thai Police Clearance Certificate — questions applicants actually ask
Answers on obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate from the Royal Thai Police Special Branch — fingerprinting, required documents, applying from abroad, and onward MFA/embassy legalisation. (27+ search topics covered)
Does a Thai police clearance certificate expire?
The certificate itself normally carries no expiry date, but the authority receiving it usually accepts it only if issued within three to six months. Legalizing it too early can leave it out of date at filing, so work backwards from your intended submission date when scheduling the application, MFA legalization and embassy attestation.
Can foreigners who lived in Thailand apply?
Yes, where the destination authority asks for a Thai criminal-record check covering your stay. You submit proof of residence in Thailand such as visa pages or entry/exit stamps together with the fingerprint card.
Who issues the Thai Police Clearance Certificate?
It is issued by the Police Clearance Service Centre, Special Branch, Royal Thai Police — the only authority that issues this certificate for overseas use. Forms and current requirements are published on the centre's website (pcscenter.sb.police.go.th).
My destination wants clearances from every country I have lived in.
Many states require certificates from each country of residence beyond a stated continuous period, looking back a set number of years. Each must be obtained under that country's own system, some online and some fingerprint-based, then translated and certified into a consistent format. Begin with the slowest jurisdiction so faster certificates do not fall outside the recency window while you wait.
Must fingerprints be taken in person?
The check is fingerprint-based. Applicants inside Thailand attend a designated police unit. Applicants abroad normally have prints taken by the local police authority or at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General, then send the fingerprint form with supporting documents to the issuing office in Thailand through the published channel. Confirm the current forms and channels on the issuing authority's website before starting.
Can you guarantee the result?
No. The content of the certificate reflects the Royal Thai Police records and their assessment. No service can alter or remove record data; we only ensure the application is complete and correctly filed.
Can I apply from outside Thailand?
Yes, through a power of attorney. You send the completed application, passport copy and fingerprint card, and an authorised representative in Thailand files and collects on your behalf.
Can the certificate be corrected if my name is spelled differently?
Name discrepancies are the most common cause of rejection abroad. The certificate should carry the spelling exactly as in the passport used for the application. If a previous passport, marriage or a change of name produced another spelling, obtain supporting civil-registry evidence and have it translated and legalised alongside the certificate so the receiving authority can link the identities on the record.
Topics covered
ขั้นตอน / เอกสาร: พิมพ์ลายนิ้วมือ ตรวจประวัติ · แบบฟอร์มขอหนังสือรับรองความประพฤติ · เอกสารขอ police clearance · หนังสือมอบอำนาจ ตรวจประวัติ · ขอ police clearance แทนได้ไหม · ตรวจประวัติ ต่างชาติในไทย · police clearance สำหรับคนไทยในต่างประเทศ
ปลายทางที่ใช้บ่อย: police clearance ยื่นออสเตรเลีย · police clearance ยื่นแคนาดา · police clearance ยื่นอังกฤษ · police clearance ยื่นนิวซีแลนด์ · police clearance ยื่นเยอรมนี · police clearance สมัครงานต่างประเทศ · police clearance ขอ PR
รับรองต่อเนื่อง: รับรองหนังสือรับรองความประพฤติ กงสุล · แปลหนังสือรับรองความประพฤติ · notarize police clearance · police clearance apostille · รับรองสถานทูต ใบตรวจประวัติ
Official references
- กองบัญชาการตำรวจสันติบาล – ตรวจสอบประวัติอาชญากรรม
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
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Practical Q&A
Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents
Is there a service point near me?
Our main offices are Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. We serve the whole country through scans and document courier, and can meet at city rail stations or malls. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the most convenient option.
Can I handle this myself?
Many steps can be done personally under the relevant authority's rules. What usually costs time is the wrong sequence, a translation format that does not match the requirement, or a source document version the recipient will not accept. Check the destination checklist before starting and ask us if anything is unclear.
Which documents should I prepare?
Generally the original document from the competent authority, the owner's ID or passport, a translation in the format the destination requires, and a power of attorney if someone acts for you. Details vary by service type — ask our team for a case-specific checklist.
Practical advice & cautions
Criminal record checks: advice and cautions
Before you start
Take fingerprints on the accepted form
Applicants abroad must use a fingerprint form accepted by the Thai authority, endorsed by a competent local body. Check the current form before printing.
Time the validity to the filing date
Receiving authorities usually require the certificate to have been issued within a set window before submission. Aim for it to still be valid when the case is assessed, not just when it is issued.
Plan the downstream steps
Police certificates usually need translation and further certification such as consular certification, apostille or embassy legalization. Budget for the whole chain.
Match personal data to the passport
Name, date of birth and passport number on the application must match the travel document you will submit, or the result cannot be used for that case.
Common reasons documents get rejected
Requesting the certificate too early
A certificate issued long before filing may fall outside the destination's validity window and have to be reordered.
Treating it as a guarantee
The certificate reports what the authority's database holds at the time of the check. It is not a guarantee of any decision by the receiving authority.
Mistranslating the issuing authority
The translation must name the issuing authority accurately and in full so the receiving party can verify it.
Forgetting other countries of residence
Many visa systems require clearances from every country where you lived beyond a set period, not only your country of nationality.
Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
What people search for
Frequently searched topics about police clearance
- Fingerprinting for a clearance check
- Prints must follow the prescribed form; applicants abroad must use the channel announced by the authority.
- Validity period of a clearance certificate
- Receiving authorities usually set a validity window, so time the application to your submission date.
- Using a Thai clearance certificate overseas
- It normally needs translation, legalisation by the Department of Consular Affairs, then embassy certification as required.
- Thai police clearance certificate
- Issued by the Royal Thai Police Special Branch under the criteria and document list it publishes.
These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.
Related services
What clients usually handle next
One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.
- Notarial services by a licensed Thai attorneySignature witnessing, certified true copies, affidavits and powers of attorney for overseas use
- Certified document translation, all languagesTranslations for Thai and overseas authorities with a certification statement
- NAATI-certified translation for Australia & New ZealandTranslations accepted by Australian government agencies, with certifier stamp
- Thai–foreign marriage registrationAffirmation of freedom to marry, embassy certification and district office registration
- Police clearance certificateFiled with the Royal Thai Police Special Branch, with translation and legalization
- Outbound visas for Thai nationalsDocument preparation, embassy appointments and pre-submission file review
External authority references
- กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ — หน่วยงานรับรองนิติกรณ์เอกสาร (legalization) ของประเทศไทย
- กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (MFA Thailand)
- HCCH – Apostille Section (อนุสัญญากรุงเฮก 1961) — รายชื่อรัฐภาคีและสถานะการใช้ Apostille
- กรมการปกครอง (DOPA) — ทะเบียนราษฎร ทะเบียนสมรส/หย่า และหนังสือรับรองสถานภาพ
Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.