Korea Criminal Investigation Record (범죄경력증명서) from Phuket
AI Quick AnswerA Korean criminal record certificate (범죄경력증명서) is issued by the Korean National Police Agency and can be requested at a police station in Korea, through the government online service, or via a Korean mission abroad. Our Phuket team files through a Seoul partner and arranges the Korean MFA Apostille, certified translation and Thai MFA legalisation.
The Korean criminal investigation record certificate is the police record used for spouse visas, work permits and licensing. Korean nationals and Thai spouses based in Phuket can obtain it through our Seoul partner without travelling to Korea.
What it is used for
- Thai-Korean marriage registration and F-6 spouse visas
- Work visas in third countries
- Permanent residence and citizenship applications
- Professional licensing overseas
- Employment screening requiring a Korean police record
Step by step from Phuket
- 1Confirm purpose and eligibilityThe issuing rules depend on the declared purpose and the requesting authority.
- 2Prepare the power of attorneyA notarised POA lets our Seoul partner file on your behalf.
- 3File in KoreaFiled at a police station or through the government service; result normally in about 3-7 business days.
- 4Korean MFA ApostilleObtained for use in Thailand or the EU.
- 5Translation and Thai MFA legalisationPrepared for filings inside Thailand.
- 6DeliveryCollect in Phuket or DHL worldwide.
Fingerprints are only required for certain purposes; most requests are processed on identity documents and a stated purpose.
For Thai or EU use the certificate is apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then translated and legalised at the Thai MFA where required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I obtain a KNPA police certificate from Thailand?
Yes. Our Phuket team files the Korea Criminal Investigation Record (범죄경력증명서) on your behalf, so you do not need to travel to South Korea. Fingerprints are only required for certain purposes; most requests are processed on identity documents and a stated purpose.
How long does it take?
Filed in Korea through a partner or the Korean mission; commonly about 3-7 business days once the request is accepted
How long is the certificate valid?
Usually accepted for 6 months; confirm with the receiving authority
Does it need an Apostille or MFA legalisation?
For Thai or EU use the certificate is apostilled by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then translated and legalised at the Thai MFA where required.
What can the certificate be used for?
Thai-Korean marriage registration and F-6 spouse visas · Work visas in third countries · Permanent residence and citizenship applications · Professional licensing overseas · Employment screening requiring a Korean 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.