What type of PCC does Spain require?
Spain requires MFA legalization followed by attestation at the สถานทูตสเปน. Every certificate we ship carries the issuing authority's full stamp and signature, certified translation by an MFA-recognized translator, MFA consular legalization, and สถานทูตสเปน attestation when required.
Spain visas commonly requiring PCC
Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad. 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 Spain
(1) Sign and have the PoA legalized at the Thai diplomatic mission in Spain. (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 + สถานทูตสเปน attestation. (5) DHL/FedEx ships back to Spain in 7–15 days — total 15–30 days from dispatch.
Total cost shipping to Spain
Bundled cost shipping to Spain ranges THB 6,000–15,000 depending on number of copies, translation language, and legalization level (MFA only vs. สถานทูตสเปน attestation). Postage ~ THB 2,500. Request a precise bundled quote anytime.
Difference between the police PCC and MFA / embassy legalization
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.
What the certificate looks like and key fields to verify
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.
Translating the PCC into English and the destination language
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.
MFA consular legalization process at the Department of Consular Affairs
Cross-checking against an FBI Background Check (for US visas and employment) goes through an authorized channeler — Accurate Biometrics, Fieldprint, or via the US consulate in Thailand. We coordinate both sides, cutting 30 days down to 10-15.
Submitting to the destination embassy and processing times
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 authentication combination is accepted as a functional substitute.
How to appoint our team via Power of Attorney
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.