What type of PCC does South Korea require?
South Korea requires MFA legalization followed by attestation at the สถานทูตเกาหลีใต้. Every certificate we ship carries the issuing authority's full stamp and signature, certified translation by an MFA-recognized translator, MFA consular legalization, and สถานทูตเกาหลีใต้ attestation when required.
South Korea visas commonly requiring PCC
F-6 Marriage, E-7. 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 South Korea
(1) Sign and have the PoA legalized at the Thai embassy in South Korea. (2) Ship originals and copies to our Thailand team. (3) We process the criminal records check, fingerprinting via FBI FD-258 or the Thai embassy. (4) Translation + MFA legalization + สถานทูตเกาหลีใต้ attestation. (5) DHL/FedEx ships back to South Korea in 7–15 days — total 15–30 days from dispatch.
Total cost shipping to South Korea
Bundled cost shipping to South Korea ranges THB 6,000–15,000 depending on number of copies, translation language, and legalization level (MFA only vs. สถานทูตเกาหลีใต้ attestation). Postage ~ THB 2,200. Request a precise bundled quote anytime.
MFA consular legalization process at the Department of Consular Affairs
CRD government fees are THB 100 for the Thai-language certificate and THB 200 for the English version. Standard processing 7–15 business days; express 3–5 days. Our service fee covers document running, off-site fingerprinting, coordination, translation, MFA legalization, and embassy attestation — bundled from THB 4,000 depending on destination country and number of copies.
Submitting to the destination embassy and processing times
The police PCC alone is valid only inside Thailand. To use it overseas, two more steps are required: (1) translation by an MFA-recognized translator, and (2) consular legalization at the Department of Consular Affairs (MFA), then optionally embassy attestation. This is Thailand's legalization chain — Thailand has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention 1961, so true apostille is not available.
How to appoint our team via Power of Attorney
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.
Common reasons applications get rejected or delayed
Translation must be done by a translator registered with the MFA Department of Consular Affairs or otherwise recognized by them. The translation 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 foreign nationals living in Thailand
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 business day). Legalized documents carry the red MFA seal, the legalization officer's signature, and a reference number for verification.
Requesting a PCC from overseas using a Power of Attorney
After MFA, the final step is destination-embassy attestation in Thailand. Each embassy 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.