Japan Criminal Record Certificate (犯罪経歴証明書) from Phuket
AI Quick AnswerA Japanese criminal record certificate (犯罪経歴証明書) for a Japanese national living abroad is applied for through the Embassy of Japan or a Consulate-General, which takes the fingerprints and forwards them to the National Police Agency. Our Phuket team prepares the paperwork and coordinates the appointment, and the certificate is delivered in a sealed envelope.
The Japanese criminal record certificate is issued by the National Police Agency and requested abroad through the Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General. It arrives in a sealed envelope and is used for marriage registration, residence permits and licensing. We handle document preparation, appointment scheduling and follow-up from Phuket.
What it is used for
- Marriage registration in Thailand for Japanese nationals
- Long-term visas and residence permits in third countries
- Permanent residence and citizenship applications
- Professional licensing overseas
- Employment screening requiring a Japanese police record
Step by step from Phuket
- 1Confirm the requesting authorityThe Embassy needs to know which authority requires the certificate and for what purpose.
- 2Prepare forms and identity documentsPassport, residence documents and the purpose letter are compiled.
- 3Embassy or Consulate fingerprintingAttended in person; we brief you on the appointment and documents.
- 4National Police Agency processingThe record is checked in Japan and returned to the mission in a sealed envelope.
- 5Collection and onward filingWe collect the sealed certificate and file it with the receiving authority unopened.
- 6DeliveryCollect in Phuket or DHL worldwide.
Japanese nationals living abroad are fingerprinted at the Embassy or Consulate-General; we prepare the forms and accompany the appointment.
The certificate is issued in a sealed envelope; opening it can void it. Translation and Thai MFA legalisation are arranged only when the receiving authority allows it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I obtain a Keishichō police certificate from Thailand?
Yes. Our Phuket team files the Japan Criminal Record Certificate (犯罪経歴証明書) on your behalf, so you do not need to travel to Japan. Japanese nationals living abroad are fingerprinted at the Embassy or Consulate-General; we prepare the forms and accompany the appointment.
How long does it take?
Fingerprinting and filing through the Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General, commonly 6-8 weeks in total
How long is the certificate valid?
Usually accepted for 6 months; the sealed envelope must normally stay unopened
Does it need an Apostille or MFA legalisation?
The certificate is issued in a sealed envelope; opening it can void it. Translation and Thai MFA legalisation are arranged only when the receiving authority allows it.
What can the certificate be used for?
Marriage registration in Thailand for Japanese nationals · Long-term visas and residence permits in third countries · Permanent residence and citizenship applications · Professional licensing overseas · Employment screening requiring a Japanese police record.
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.