AFP National Police Check (Code 33 Immigration / Citizenship) from Phuket
AI Quick AnswerAn AFP National Police Check is applied for online at afp.gov.au using purpose Code 33 for immigration, citizenship or visa purposes. From Phuket we assemble the 100-point identity set, lodge the application and arrange the DFAT Apostille plus Thai translation and MFA legalisation.
The AFP National Police Check is the Australian Federal Police criminal-history check relied on by the Department of Home Affairs for partner visas, citizenship and employment. Applicants living in Phuket can lodge it through our team without returning to Australia.
What it is used for
- Australian partner visas (subclass 309/820/100/801)
- Australian citizenship by conferral
- Working with Children Check applications
- Professional registration (AHPRA, CPA Australia)
- Employment screening in Thailand, the UAE or Singapore
Step by step from Phuket
- 1Assemble 100-point identity documentsPassport plus licence, Medicare card or equivalent, checked against AFP rules.
- 2Lodge the AFP applicationPurpose Code 33 selected for immigration, citizenship or visa use.
- 3Pay the AFP fee and wait for issueAFP releases a PDF and posts the original within about 15 business days.
- 4Forward and authenticateOur Australian partner collects the original, obtains the DFAT Apostille and couriers it to Phuket.
- 5Translation and Thai MFA legalisationPrepared when the check is filed with a Thai authority.
- 6DeliveryCollect in Phuket or DHL worldwide.
No fingerprints for standard name checks — identity is proved with a 100-point document set (passport, licence, Medicare or equivalent).
For Thai or EU use the AFP check is authenticated with a DFAT (Canberra) Apostille, then translated and legalised at the Thai MFA where required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I obtain a AFP police certificate from Thailand?
Yes. Our Phuket team files the AFP National Police Check (Code 33 Immigration / Citizenship) on your behalf, so you do not need to travel to Australia. No fingerprints for standard name checks — identity is proved with a 100-point document set (passport, licence, Medicare or equivalent).
How long does it take?
About 15 business days for most applications; files sent for manual review can take 4-6 weeks
How long is the certificate valid?
The Department of Home Affairs generally accepts an AFP check issued within the last 12 months
Does it need an Apostille or MFA legalisation?
For Thai or EU use the AFP check is authenticated with a DFAT (Canberra) Apostille, then translated and legalised at the Thai MFA where required.
What can the certificate be used for?
Australian partner visas (subclass 309/820/100/801) · Australian citizenship by conferral · Working with Children Check applications · Professional registration (AHPRA, CPA Australia) · Employment screening in Thailand, the UAE or Singapore.
How do I get a quote and start?
Send photos of your passport and any request letter from the receiving authority to LINE @THAINOTARY, call 094-895-8999 or email Contact@thainotary.co.th. Our staff confirm the document list, the service fee and the realistic timeline before any work begins.
Talk to our team
Service fees depend on the authority fee, legalisation route and courier, so we quote per case. Contact us by phone 094-895-8999, LINE @THAINOTARY or email Contact@thainotary.co.th — Mon-Sat 9:00-18:00.
Contact the team →- MFA legalisation & Apostille FAQ
- Certified translation FAQ
- Notarial services & POA FAQ
- Visa & immigration FAQ
Official sources referenced
- • ศูนย์บริการออกหนังสือรับรองความประพฤติ สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ
- • สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ (royalthaipolice.go.th)
- • กรมการกงสุล — รับรองเอกสารเพื่อใช้ต่างประเทศ
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.