ตรวจประวัติอาชญากรรมสำหรับชาวต่างชาติที่อยู่ในประเทศไทย — Foreigner PCC in Thailand
ชาวต่างชาติที่อาศัย/ทำงาน/เรียนในประเทศไทยและต้องการหนังสือรับรองความประพฤติของไทย (Thai Police Clearance) เพื่อยื่น Work Permit, Marriage Registration, PR, Retirement Visa, Long-Term Resident (LTR), หรือส่งกลับประเทศบ้านเกิด NYC ให้บริการครบวงจร: พิมพ์ลายนิ้วมือ + ยื่นกองทะเบียนฯ + แปล + MFA + Embassy
- Years
- 7
- Languages
- 30+
- Notaries
- 6
For: Expat, Digital Nomad, Retiree, ครูภาษาอังกฤษ, นักธุรกิจ, คู่สมรสชาวไทย, LTR/Elite Visa holders, ผู้สมัคร PR/Naturalization ไทย
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175+ nationalities served — special expertise by region
- Western: USA (50 states), UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Ireland, EU (all 27)
- Nordic: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland
- Asian: Japan, Korea, China, HK, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos
- Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan
- Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco
- Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia
- Russia + CIS: Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Belarus
Use cases — why foreigners in Thailand need Thai PCC
- Thai Work Permit renewal (some employers/Immigration request PCC)
- Thai PR application (need PCC covering all residency period)
- Thai Naturalization (must show clean Thai record 5+ years)
- Marriage registration with Thai spouse (used at อำเภอ or จังหวัด)
- Home-country visa renewal (must show Thai record while residing here)
- Adoption cases (Thailand + home country both required)
- Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa BOI application
- Elite Visa upgrades/renewals with clean-record clause
- Employer background checks (banks, schools, gov contractors)
- Return to home country + apply for job → home employer wants Thai record
Immigration Certificate of Residence — critical for foreigners
- Certificate of Residence Immigration (จตุจักร/ต่างจังหวัด): 3-5 days, สอบถามราคา
- Certificate of Residence Embassy (สถานทูตของคุณ): 15-25 USD, faster
- TM.30 registration compliance check (before applying)
- 90-day report status verification
Chain 5 ขั้น — Thai PCC → Home Country Ready
- 1. พิมพ์ลายนิ้วมือที่ NYC หรือกองทะเบียนฯ (walk-in with passport + Certificate of Residence)
- 2. ยื่นคำร้องกองทะเบียนฯ (Section 8) — ระบุจุดประสงค์ 'to Home Country XXXX'
- 3. รอผล ตามคิวของหน่วยงาน (แจ้งกรอบเวลาหลังตรวจเอกสาร)
- 4. แปลเป็นภาษาปลายทาง (EN/DE/JP/CN/KR/RU/FR/ES) — Certified translator
- 5. MFA Consular Affairs + Home Country Embassy Bangkok
Special case — Apostille once in force (28 Feb 2027)
How we work
- 1
Consult + prepare Certificate of Residence
3–5Immigration or Embassy
- 2
Walk-in fingerprint + submit
1NYC or กองทะเบียนฯ direct
- 3
Wait for result
15–25Section 8 processing
- 4
Certified translation
2–3to destination language
- 5
MFA + Apostille OR Embassy chain
5–10based on destination country
- 6
Delivery Thailand or DHL abroad
1–5
Documents to prepare
- Passport (original + all pages photocopy)
- Thai Work Permit (if applicable)
- Certificate of Residence (Immigration or Embassy) — issued within 30 days
- TM.6 arrival card or entry stamp copy
- 2 photos 1-inch white background
- Home-country PCC or ID (some cases)
- Power of Attorney (if using representative)
- Purpose letter from employer/embassy (recommended)
Indicative fees
Standard PCC only (Thai/EN): สอบถามราคา
PCC + Certified Translation: สอบถามราคา
PCC + Translation + MFA Apostille: สอบถามราคา (Hague countries)
PCC + Translation + MFA + Embassy: สอบถามราคา (Non-Hague)
Certificate of Residence assistance: +สอบถามราคา
Express (10-15 days): +สอบถามราคา
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Thai?+
No — our English-speaking team handles all communication with กองทะเบียนฯ. Consult available in EN/CN/JP/KR/RU/DE/FR.
How long have I lived in Thailand — does it matter?+
For most purposes, no minimum. But for PR/Naturalization, PCC covers the full residency period. We advise based on your visa history.
Certificate of Residence — Immigration or Embassy?+
Immigration is cheaper (สอบถามราคา) but takes 3-5 days queue. Embassy is faster but 15-25 USD. Both accepted by กองทะเบียนฯ.
Fingerprints at home country embassy in Bangkok?+
Some embassies (US, UK, AU, DE) offer this. We coordinate the appointment for you.
Which countries will accept Thai Apostille once it is in force (28 Feb 2027)?+
Once the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 Feb 2027, 130+ Hague member states: USA, all EU, UK, AU, NZ, Japan, Korea, Russia, India, etc. Only China (mainland), UAE, Saudi still need embassy chain.
What if my Thai visa is Non-Immigrant B and Work Permit only?+
Still eligible — Section 8 accepts any legal resident. Bring Work Permit + Passport + Certificate of Residence.
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Official sources — police clearance certificate
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- Police Clearance Service Centre— Royal Thai Police
- Central Investigation Bureau — criminal record checks— Royal Thai Police
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- HCCH — Apostille Convention (5 October 1961) full text & status table— Hague Conference on Private International Law
- Immigration Bureau — visas, 90-day reporting, TM.30— Immigration Bureau
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is a Thai police clearance certificate issued and what is needed?
- For overseas-use police certificates, consult the Police Clearance Service Center, Special Branch Bureau. Its website lists current office details, forms and separate instructions for applicants in Thailand and abroad. Prepare identification, purpose documents and Thai residence evidence where applicable, and follow the fingerprint requirements for your application channel.
- How long does the certificate take?
- Use the issuing office’s current processing estimate and allow for missing evidence, further checks and delivery. Translation or authentication, where required, adds separate stages. A preparation service cannot guarantee the police issue date.
- Can someone apply on my behalf while I am overseas?
- The official overseas guidance allows postal submission or someone in Thailand submitting on your behalf. Follow its requirements for original fingerprints, identification copies, power of attorney and representative identification. Confirm any certification requirements with the issuing office rather than assuming notarization is always needed.
- Does the certificate expire?
- The receiving authority sets the acceptable certificate age for the particular application. Ask for its written rule and sequence the certificate, delivery and follow-on work around that deadline; do not assume a universal validity period.
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