Certified Translation of a Thai Police Clearance Certificate (2026)

Used for permanent residence, partner and skilled visas, citizenship applications, background-checked employment and professional registration abroad.

The original certificate (often already issued in English — confirm whether a translation is needed at all) · The passport used when the certificate was issued · Your visa appointment date, so the certificate does not expire first

NAATI for Australia; elsewhere a certified translation with MFA legalisation and destination embassy attestation.

Short validity — many authorities accept only certificates issued within 3–6 months · Ordering a translation when the original is already in English · Name spelling that differs from the current passport

MFA legalisation and, if required, destination embassy attestation — do this close to the submission date.

One working day for translation; MFA legalisation adds 2–3 working days. Pricing depends on page count and certification tier; a free quote is available before any work starts.

They are four separate layers: (1) the translation itself, (2) the translator's certificate of accuracy, (3) notarisation of the signer's signature by a notarial services attorney, and (4) legalisation or apostille, which authenticates seals for cross-border use. None of the first three replaces the fourth.

Not yet in practice. Thailand deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027. Until then, Thai documents follow the Department of Consular Affairs legalisation route followed by destination embassy attestation. Check hcch.net and consular.mfa.go.th for the current status.

Acceptance is always the receiving authority's decision, so no outcome can be guaranteed. We confirm the exact certification system your destination requires before starting, and we redo the work free of charge if the error is on our side.