Thai Police Clearance for Canadian Study Permit and PGWP
Study Permit / Post-Graduate Work Permit
Even closed cases can appear on a PCC — records persist unless formally expunged under the Amnesty Act; NYC provides a free pre-screen before you submit any visa file. PCC + LOA + POF — student rate package. Hand the whole chain to NYC — fingerprinting through destination-embassy legalisation, without leaving your house.
Why the PCC is the gating document for Study Permit / Post-Graduate Work Permit
PCC + LOA + POF — student rate package.
This PCC file is filed with IRCC, DLI (Designated Learning Institution), 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
Canada is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — Thailand acceded on 25 Dec 2025, so consular legalisation is no longer 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
- Letter of Acceptance (LOA)
- GIC / proof of funds
How NYC runs the process for — Watch-outs for Study Permit / Post-Graduate Work Permit
- •Ordinary study permits do not need a PCC unless SDS or IRCC asks.
- •PGWP itself does not require a PCC; PR follow-up does.
FAQ (Study Permit / Post-Graduate Work Permit)
Study Permit — always required?
No — only SDS or on IRCC request; safer to have it ready.
PGWP — required?
No — but PR later will.
Biometrics vs PCC?
Biometrics are IRCC fingerprints; the PCC is the origin-country background check — different things.