UK Police Certificate (ACRO) from Phuket
AI Quick AnswerA UK Police Certificate is issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office to anyone who has lived in the UK for six months or more. From Phuket we prepare and file the online application, can request the 2-business-day Premium service and arrange the FCDO Apostille, so no return trip to the UK is needed.
The ACRO Police Certificate is the UK police record used for visas and employment worldwide and is accepted by Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UAE and the United States. Applicants in Phuket do not need to travel: we compile the ten-year address history, pay the ACRO fee on your behalf and arrange FCDO legalisation.
What it is used for
- UK spouse and settlement applications
- Australian Partner 309/820 and Skilled 482/186/189 visas
- New Zealand Resident and Skilled Migrant visas
- ILR and naturalisation files
- Professional registration abroad (NMC, GMC)
Step by step from Phuket
- 1Prepare the ACRO applicationWe collect passport details, ten years of UK addresses and any former names.
- 2Pay the ACRO feeStandard or Premium service, settled on the applicant's behalf.
- 3Receive the certificatePDF by email and the original couriered to Phuket, typically within 7-14 days.
- 4FCDO Apostille in LondonOur partner legalises the certificate in about 5-10 business days.
- 5Translation and Thai MFA legalisationAdded when the certificate is filed inside Thailand.
- 6DeliveryCollect in Phuket or DHL worldwide with your visa bundle.
No fingerprints required — ACRO checks the Police National Computer using your passport data and UK address history.
An FCDO (London) Apostille is normally required before the certificate is used in Thailand or the UAE; our London partner obtains it in about 1-2 weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Can I obtain a ACRO police certificate from Thailand?
Yes. Our Phuket team files the UK Police Certificate (ACRO) on your behalf, so you do not need to travel to United Kingdom. No fingerprints required — ACRO checks the Police National Computer using your passport data and UK address history.
How long does it take?
ACRO standard service 10 business days · Premium service 2 business days (extra ACRO fee)
How long is the certificate valid?
Usually accepted for 6 months; used for Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, UAE and U.S. applications
Does it need an Apostille or MFA legalisation?
An FCDO (London) Apostille is normally required before the certificate is used in Thailand or the UAE; our London partner obtains it in about 1-2 weeks.
What can the certificate be used for?
UK spouse and settlement applications · Australian Partner 309/820 and Skilled 482/186/189 visas · New Zealand Resident and Skilled Migrant visas · ILR and naturalisation files · Professional registration abroad (NMC, GMC).
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.