Thai Police Clearance for Cruise Ship & Seafarer Employment (STCW / C1D)
For: Crew and shipboard hotel staff for Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, MSC, Costa, NCL.
THB 4,500–7,500
⏱ Express 3 days + MFA 2 days
✅ CID · Royal Thai Police
No cart. Reach us on any channel and we quote within 30 minutes.
ตรวจสอบโดย กองบรรณาธิการ ILC — Legal Documentation Editorial Team
ตรวจสอบล่าสุด: 2026-07-18
Overview & regulatory basis
Manning agencies (V.Ships, CTI, ISS) require Thai Police Clearance + STCW + Yellow Fever, with English translation + MFA, for C1D US Transit and Schengen crew visas.
Documents required
- ✓ Seaman Book
- ✓ STCW
- ✓ Manning agency contract letter
- ✓ Certified translation + MFA
Legalization
MFA only (US/UK/EU crew visas)
Pitfalls to avoid
- ⚠️ Must be issued within 3 months—manning agencies strictly enforce this.
FAQ
- Foreign crew on Thai-flagged ships?
- Yes, if resident in Thailand 6+ months.
Related use-cases
- Thai Police Clearance for U.S. Visa (IR-1/CR-1/K-1/DV Lottery)THB 3,500–8,500 (with translation + MFA) · Foreigners +THB 1,500 · Normal 5–7 working days · Express 3 days · End-to-end with translation + MFA legalization 8–10 working days
- Thai Police Clearance for Australian Visa (189/190/482/500/820)THB 4,500–9,000 (NAATI + MFA included) · Normal 5–7 days · End-to-end with NAATI + MFA 7–10 working days
- Thai Police Clearance for Canadian Visa (Express Entry, PR, Study Permit)THB 4,500–8,500 · Normal 5–7 days · End-to-end with translation + MFA 7–10 days