Q1116. What extra authentication steps are needed for Thai police checks used in Middle Eastern countries (UAE, Qatar)?

Answered by NYC Visa & Translation

Thai police checks for the UAE or Qatar may need Thai government legalization, destination-embassy attestation, and further authentication after arrival, depending on the receiving authority’s requirements. Start by obtaining the checklist from the employer, immigration authority, or other organization requesting the certificate. Then confirm the sequence with Thailand’s Department of Consular Affairs and the UAE or Qatari Embassy in Bangkok. Ask whether an English certificate is sufficient or an Arabic translation is required, and whether the translation needs separate attestation. Also check whether the destination country’s foreign affairs ministry must authenticate the document locally. Complete these checks before translating, since the required language and certification order can affect the entire document set.