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NAATI Frequently Asked Question

How is a Thai police clearance certificate handled for NAATI translation?

Direct Answer

Obtain it from the Royal Thai Police Special Branch, then have the original certified-translated with the reference number, issue date and result wording reproduced exactly.

In-depth Answer

Police clearances weigh heavily in character assessment.

The Thai original carries a reference number, the Garuda emblem, the issuing unit and a summary of the record check — all of which must appear in the translation, including bracketed descriptions of seals and signatures so it is clear those are stamp contents, not translator additions.

Watch validity: most receiving bodies accept only recently issued certificates, so sequence the request close to lodgement and translate as soon as it arrives.

If you have used a former name, declare it in the original application so the certificate covers every name and you avoid a second round.

Keep both the digital file and a printed copy, since some processes later ask for paper.

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