Q1166. What supplementary authentication steps are necessary for Thai police checks used in Middle Eastern countries?

Answered by NYC Visa & Translation

Thai police certificates for Middle Eastern destinations may need Thai legalization, destination-embassy authentication, and sometimes further attestation after arrival; the sequence depends on the country and receiving authority. First ask the destination embassy whether it requires the Thai original, an English or Arabic translation, or both. Then confirm with Thailand’s Department of Consular Affairs which documents it can legalize and whether translation must precede legalization. Some receiving authorities accept only translations prepared by locally recognized translators, so a translation completed in Bangkok may not satisfy every requirement. Check certificate validity rules and name spellings before starting. Avoid paying for a generic “Middle East attestation package” without a destination-specific checklist.