Thai Police Clearance for Korean E-Series Visas (E-1 to E-7)
Korea E-Series Visa (E-1 to E-7)
There is no official 'rush' service inside the Royal Thai Police — every certificate takes 14–21 days normally; NYC compresses this to 7–10 days through Priority Queue and daily messenger runs. PCC + Apostille + Korean translation — package tailored for E-2 English teachers. Talk to the NYC PCC desk free — reply within 15 minutes on LINE @NYCLI.
Why the PCC is the gating document for Korea E-Series Visa (E-1 to E-7)
PCC + Apostille + Korean translation — package tailored for E-2 English teachers.
This PCC file is filed with Ministry of Justice Korea, Korean Embassy Bangkok, whose evidentiary bar the NYC team knows from live casework. Fingerprinting, Royal Thai Police coordination, certified translation and MFA / destination-embassy legalisation run as a single team, not a chain of hand-offs.
Watch-outs when preparing a Thai PCC for — Legalisation chain
- 1Fingerprinting
- 2RTP submission
- 3Korean translation
- 4Apostille
South Korea is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — Thailand deposited its instrument of accession on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027; until then consular legalisation is still required.
Cost, turnaround and validity of the PCC for — Document checklist
- Thai national ID copy
- Passport bio-page copy
- Ink-rolled fingerprint form
- Two 1-inch colour photos
- Power of attorney
- Employment contract
- Diploma + Apostille
How NYC runs the process for — Watch-outs for Korea E-Series Visa (E-1 to E-7)
- •E-2 language teachers require PCC + apostilled diploma + health check.
- •Korea is a Hague member — Apostille replaces consular legalisation.
FAQ (Korea E-Series Visa (E-1 to E-7))
E-2 teacher — which country PCC?
Country of citizenship plus every country of 12+ month residence.
Validity?
Six months; visa renewal needs a fresh one.
Certified Korean translator?
Yes — NYC works with Seoul-based partners.
