NAATI Translation of Thai Police Clearance Certificate — Australian & NZ Visas (2026)
Source document: Police Clearance Certificate issued by the Royal Thai Police
Where this document is used
Mandatory for Australian permanent visas when you have lived in Thailand 12 months or more in the past 10 years, and accepted by INZ, IRCC and the UK Home Office.
What to prepare before translation
- The certificate must be less than 12 months old on the visa lodgement date
- Check that the English name matches your passport
- Keep the envelope and reference number in case of verification
Turnaround: NAATI translation in one working day; our application service takes 5–10 working days.
Mistakes that get documents rejected
- Lodging late so the certificate expires and the whole request must be repeated
- Requesting a Thai-only certificate when a bilingual version could have been issued
FAQ — NAATI Translation of Thai Police Clearance Certificate
What is a thai police clearance certificate translation used for?
Mandatory for Australian permanent visas when you have lived in Thailand 12 months or more in the past 10 years, and accepted by INZ, IRCC and the UK Home Office.
What should I prepare before sending my police clearance certificate issued by the royal thai police?
The certificate must be less than 12 months old on the visa lodgement date · Check that the English name matches your passport · Keep the envelope and reference number in case of verification
What are the most common mistakes with this document?
Lodging late so the certificate expires and the whole request must be repeated · Requesting a Thai-only certificate when a bilingual version could have been issued
How long does it take and how is it priced?
NAATI translation in one working day; our application service takes 5–10 working days. Pricing is per page or by word count, and every job starts with a free written quote.
Can the translation be uploaded straight to ImmiAccount?
Yes. The stamped PDF carrying the NAATI-certified translator's CPN uploads directly into ImmiAccount, and the same file is accepted by Immigration NZ, IRCC Canada and the UK Home Office.
Do I need to send the original document?
High-resolution colour scans are enough for the translation itself. Originals are needed only when MFA legalisation runs alongside it.
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Official sources referenced
- • กองสัญชาติและนิติกรณ์ กรมการกงสุล — การรับรองคำแปล
- • HCCH — Apostille Section
- • NAATI (ออสเตรเลีย) — naati.com.au
Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.