- Do I have to attend the CRD in person?
- Only for the 10-finger scan. Everything else can be handled by our team.
- Is off-site fingerprinting possible?
- Yes, case-by-case for elderly, bedridden, or remote foreign clients. Extra fee applies and pre-arrangement is required.
- Can a foreigner's Thai PCC be used in their home country?
- Yes after MFA and home-country consular post legalization. Common for foreign PR or returning home.
- How far back does the police check go?
- All registered criminal cases since legal adulthood.
- If I changed my name, do I declare the old one?
- Yes — list every former name on the form and attach all name-change certificates so the CRD can search completely.
- How long is the PCC valid?
- Usually 3-6 months from the issue date. Strict embassies (US, Canada, UK) enforce 3 months; Germany, Spain accept 6.
- Can I request the PCC of a deceased person?
- Yes for legal need (estate, cold cases). The requester must be a legal heir and supply the death certificate plus proof of heirship.
- Can I get a PCC for a minor child?
- Children under 14 usually don't need one. Some destinations (US, Canada) require it from age 16. Parental consent + the child attending the fingerprint scan in person.
- How long does the Thai Police Clearance take?
- Standard 7–15 business days at the CRD, plus 2–10 days for MFA and consular post — total 10–25 days. Same-day express is available case-by-case.
- What are the government fees?
- THB 100 for the Thai version, THB 200 for the English version. MFA legalization is THB 200 (standard) or THB 400 (express) per document.