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Police clearance for visas and residency abroad

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Australia Visa Police Check

Australian Department of Home Affairs requires police clearance for visa applicants aged 16+

Government fee: confirm with staffAssessed after reviewing documents and recipient requirements

US Visa Police Certificate

USCIS/NVC requires Police Certificate from every country lived in ≥6 months since age 16

Government fee: confirm with staffAssessed after reviewing documents and recipient requirements

UK Visa ACRO/Police Check

UKVI requires Police Certificate from countries of residence ≥12 months for certain routes

Government fee: confirm with staffAssessed after reviewing documents and recipient requirements

Canada Visa Police Certificate

IRCC requires Police Certificate from all countries of residence ≥6 months since age 18

Government fee: confirm with staffAssessed after reviewing documents and recipient requirements

New Zealand Visa Police Certificate

INZ requires Police Certificate ≤6 months old for Residence applicants

Government fee: confirm with staffAssessed after reviewing documents and recipient requirements

Schengen Long-Stay Police Clearance

Schengen countries require police clearance for National (D) long-stay visas

Government fee: confirm with staffAssessed after reviewing documents and recipient requirements

Japan/Korea Work & Marriage Visa

Required by Japan and South Korea embassies for work and marriage visas

Government fee: confirm with staffAssessed after reviewing documents and recipient requirements

Middle East Work Visa Police Clearance

MOFA + destination embassy attestation required for Gulf work permits

Government fee: confirm with staffAssessed after reviewing documents and recipient requirements
Official sources

Reviewed by the ILC legal team · Review date 4 Oct 2026

This is general information, not advice for your specific case. Results, government fees and timing are decided by the Royal Thai Police and the receiving authority. Some steps, such as fingerprinting, may require the applicant in person. Service fee: please ask our team.