Police Clearance for the Thailand LTR Visa (foreigners)
Thailand LTR Visa (Wealthy / Retiree / Professional / WFT)
A Thai Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), issued by the Royal Thai Police Criminal Records Division, is the first document nearly every long-stay visa, overseas employment authority and citizenship agency asks for. For foreigners applying to LTR — PCC from country of citizenship plus country of residence. Send a scan of your passport bio-page for a fixed timeline and fee estimate.
Watch-outs when preparing a Thai PCC for Thailand LTR Visa (Wealthy / Retiree / Professional / WFT)
For foreigners applying to LTR — PCC from country of citizenship plus country of residence.
This PCC file is filed with BOI, Immigration Bureau Thailand, 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.
Cost, turnaround and validity of the PCC for — Legalisation chain
- 1Coordinate foreign PCC
- 2English / Thai translation
- 3MFA legalisation (if from a non-Hague country)
Thailand 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.
How NYC runs the process for — Document checklist
- Every passport used to enter Thailand
- Work permit / current visa stamp
- Ink-rolled fingerprint form
- Two 2-inch colour photos
- 5-year Thai address history
- BOI LTR endorsement letter
Document checklist before you request the PCC for — Watch-outs for Thailand LTR Visa (Wealthy / Retiree / Professional / WFT)
- •LTR requires PCCs from the country of citizenship plus any country of 5-year residence.
- •BOI accepts both Apostille (Hague) and consular legalisation.
FAQ (Thailand LTR Visa (Wealthy / Retiree / Professional / WFT))
Do I need a Thai PCC too?
Yes if you have been in Thailand for more than 12 months.
LTR PCC validity?
Three months at BOI submission.
Dependants?
Spouse and children 20+ need PCCs.
