What type of PCC does China require?
China requires MFA legalization followed by attestation at the สถานทูตจีน. Every certificate we ship carries the issuing authority's full stamp and signature, certified translation by an MFA-recognized translator, MFA consular legalization, and สถานทูตจีน attestation when required.
China visas commonly requiring PCC
Z Visa, Q1 Family. 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 China
(1) Sign and have the PoA legalized at the Thai consular post in China. (2) Ship originals and copies to our Thailand team. (3) We process the criminal records check, fingerprinting via FBI FD-258 or the Thai consular post. (4) Translation + MFA legalization + สถานทูตจีน attestation. (5) DHL/FedEx ships back to China in 7–15 days — total 15–30 days from dispatch.
Total cost shipping to China
Bundled cost shipping to China ranges THB 6,000–15,000 depending on number of copies, translation language, and legalization level (MFA only vs. สถานทูตจีน attestation). Postage ~ THB 2,200. Request a precise bundled quote anytime.
PCC for employment in Five Eyes countries (US/UK/CA/AU/NZ)
An authentic certificate carries the Garuda emblem, the Royal Thai Police logo, the applicant's name in Thai and English, national ID number, date of birth, nationality, purpose of application, the result (clear / not clear with detail), the signature of the Commander of the CRD, and the office's blue seal. The reference number can be verified with the CRD.
Name-history handling for applicants who changed surnames
Translation must be done by a translator registered with the MFA Department of Consular Affairs or otherwise recognized by them. The language conversion must mirror the original — dates, reference numbers, signatory name, and result. For Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, or Arabic, we offer in-house translation followed by MFA legalization.
PCC for former military and police personnel
Consular legalization happens at the MFA Department of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Wattana Road, or its regional branches. The fee is THB 200 per document for standard service (2 business days) or THB 400 for express (1 enterprise day). Legalized documents carry the red MFA seal, the legalization officer's signature, and a reference number for verification.
Cross-checking the Thai PCC against an FBI Background Check
After MFA, the final step is destination-diplomatic mission attestation in Thailand. Each consular post has its own timing, fee, and rules — typically 3–10 business days. Some require online booking; we book and submit on your behalf where embassy rules allow.
Apostille-ready PCC packaging for Hague Convention destinations
If you cannot visit the CRD in person, you can authorize our team via a Power of Attorney with a THB 30 stamp duty and ID copies of both grantor and representative. We schedule one visit for the legally-required fingerprint scan, then handle every remaining step.
How to apply for a Thai Police Clearance Certificate
Common rejection / delay reasons: unclear fingerprints requiring a re-scan, mismatched names across documents, missing supporting documents, the stated purpose not matching the destination form, address mismatches between house registration and passport, or an outstanding case requiring clarification. Pre-application consultation eliminates most of these risks.