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Thai Police Clearance for Australian Visa (189/190/482/500/820)

For: Applicants for Skilled Migration, Partner (820/801), Student (500), and TSS 482 visas who lived in Thailand for 12+ months after age 16.

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ข้อมูลโดย Thai Law & Accounting Services Co., Ltd. — ทีมข้อมูลบริการ
วันที่ระบุในบทความ: 2026-07-18
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Overview & regulatory basis

The Department of Home Affairs requires a police clearance as a Form 80 supporting document. It must bear an MFA stamp and be translated by a NAATI Certified Translator (non-NAATI translations are rejected). Validity: 12 months from Grant date.

Documents required

  • ✓ Passport + Visa Transaction Reference (TRN)
  • ✓ CoE / employer sponsorship evidence
  • ✓ NAATI Certified translation — ILC in-house NAATI ID 106628
  • ✓ MFA legalization (blue stamp)

Legalization

Australia accepts MFA-legalized Thai documents directly; no Australian Embassy authentication is needed since Thailand is non-Hague.

Pitfalls to avoid

  • ⚠️ Non-NAATI translations are rejected by DHA on sight
  • ⚠️ Submitting too early can force a re-issue after Case Officer contact
  • ⚠️ You must obtain police clearances from every country where you lived 12+ months

FAQ

Is an AFP check sufficient?
No—AFP covers only Australian records. You still need Thai CID clearance for Thai residency periods.
Partner Visa 820—both partners?
Only the primary applicant needs Thai CID; the sponsor completes AFP or Form 47SP.

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