Thai Police Clearance for Singapore EP / S Pass / PR
Singapore Employment Pass (EP) / S Pass / PR
A foreigner's PCC differs from a Thai national's in two key ways: every passport ever used to enter Thailand must be attached, and a five-year address history query is mandatory. PCC + certified true copy — ICA accepts the English translation directly. Reserve a same-day fingerprinting slot at NYC Lat Phrao 95.
Why the PCC is the gating document for Singapore Employment Pass (EP) / S Pass / PR
PCC + certified true copy — ICA accepts the English translation directly.
This PCC file is filed with MOM, ICA, 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.
What clients most often ask about — Legalisation chain
- 1Fingerprinting
- 2RTP submission
- 3Certified English translation
Singapore is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — Thailand acceded on 25 Dec 2025, so consular legalisation is no longer required.
Watch-outs when preparing a Thai PCC for — Document checklist
- Thai national ID copy
- Passport bio-page copy
- Ink-rolled fingerprint form
- Two 1-inch colour photos
- Power of attorney
- In-Principle Approval (IPA)
- Job offer
Cost, turnaround and validity of the PCC for — Watch-outs for Singapore Employment Pass (EP) / S Pass / PR
- •EP / S Pass applications do not need a PCC — only PR.
- •ICA accepts English sworn translations without consular authentication.
FAQ (Singapore Employment Pass (EP) / S Pass / PR)
EP — required?
No — only PR (after 5+ years).
PR interview — bring original?
Yes — keep a certified true copy as backup.
S Pass vs EP?
Same PCC treatment; only salary threshold differs.