Thai Police Clearance for the New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category
Skilled Migrant Category / Work-to-Residence
Every PCC we deliver clears a three-layer quality check — fingerprint clarity, name match to passport spelling, and complete MFA stamp — before it reaches you. PCC + certified translation prepared for Immigration New Zealand's documentary requirements. Talk to the NYC PCC desk free — reply within 15 minutes on LINE @NYCLI.
Why the PCC is the gating document for Skilled Migrant Category / Work-to-Residence
PCC + certified translation prepared for Immigration New Zealand's documentary requirements.
This PCC file is filed with Immigration New Zealand (INZ), 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
- 3Certified translation
- 4Apostille
New Zealand 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
- Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Job offer
How NYC runs the process for — Watch-outs for Skilled Migrant Category / Work-to-Residence
- •INZ requires PCCs from every country of 12+ month residence since age 17.
- •Character waivers are available for minor offences.
FAQ (Skilled Migrant Category / Work-to-Residence)
AEWV — required?
Yes — mandatory for the median-wage work visa.
Validity?
Six months at INZ submission.
Can I bring family?
Yes but partner and children 17+ need their own PCCs.
