What type of PCC does Canada require?
Canada accepts the MFA-legalized certificate without further consulate attestation. Every certificate we ship carries the issuing authority's full stamp and signature, certified translation by an MFA-recognized translator, MFA consular legalization, and สถานทูตแคนาดา attestation when required.
Canada visas commonly requiring PCC
Express Entry, Spousal Sponsorship. All long-stay visas above require a PCC from every country where the applicant lived for 6–12 months or more during the past 5–10 years. Our finished certificate is ready to file immediately after the legalization chain is complete.
Workflow for clients already in Canada
(1) Sign and have the PoA legalized at the Thai consulate in Canada. (2) Ship originals and copies to our Thailand team. (3) We process the criminal records check, fingerprinting via FBI FD-258 or the Thai consulate. (4) Translation + MFA legalization + สถานทูตแคนาดา attestation. (5) DHL/FedEx ships back to Canada in 7–15 days — total 15–30 days from dispatch.
Total cost shipping to Canada
Bundled cost shipping to Canada ranges THB 6,000–15,000 depending on number of copies, translation language, and legalization level (MFA only vs. สถานทูตแคนาดา attestation). Postage ~ THB 2,500. Request a precise bundled quote anytime.
How to apply for a Thai Police Clearance Certificate
Five Eyes countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ) run their own background check and cross-reference any PCC from countries the applicant has lived in. Inconsistencies trigger immediate refusal of work permits or PR.
Documents you need to prepare before filing
Applicants who changed names (marriage, divorce, religious conversion) must list every prior name on the application form and attach every change-of-name certificate. Otherwise the PCC only covers the current name and misses the historical periods.
Government fees and standard turnaround times
Former military and police personnel get a PCC noting their rank and unit. Some embassies (Germany, France) request a Discharge Letter to confirm no military-court cases.
Difference between the police PCC and MFA / embassy legalization
Cross-checking against an FBI Background Check (for US visas and employment) goes through an authorized channeler — Accurate Biometrics, Fieldprint, or via the US consular post in Thailand. We coordinate both sides, cutting 30 days down to 10-15.
What the certificate looks like and key fields to verify
For Hague Apostille Convention countries (113 jurisdictions) we package an Legalization-ready PCC via MFA legalization. Thailand hasn't joined the Convention directly, but the MFA + consular post apostille combination is accepted as a functional substitute.
Translating the PCC into English and the destination language
Applications must be made at the Criminal Records Division (CRD), Building 7, Royal Thai Police HQ, Rama I Road, or via the People's Background Check Center, Forensic Science Police Office. The five core steps: (1) book online at pcscenter.sb.police.go.th, (2) prepare original and copy documents, (3) attend the 10-fingerprint scan, (4) pay the THB 100–200 government fee, (5) wait 7–15 business days standard or 3–5 days for express.