- Can a foreigner's Thai PCC be used in their home country?
- Yes after MFA and home-country consulate 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?
- Company service fee: contact our team for a quotation for the Thai version, Company service fee: contact our team for a quotation for the English version. MFA legalization is Company service fee: contact our team for a quotation (standard) or Company service fee: contact our team for a quotation (express) per document.
- Can someone request the PCC on my behalf?
- Yes, with a Power of Attorney bearing a Company service fee: contact our team for a quotation stamp duty and ID copies of both parties. The applicant must still attend the fingerprinting once.
- Can Thais abroad request a Thai PCC?
- Yes — sign a PoA at a Thai consular post abroad, ship the documents to us, and fingerprint via the Thai diplomatic mission or the FBI FD-258 form.