How much does it cost to legalise a Police Clearance for the Vietnam embassy?

Embassy consular fee สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่ + Thai MFA legalization (THB 200–400) + certified translation (THB 800–1,500/page) + NYC Legal service fee สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่ — typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in.

How long does the Vietnam legalization take?

Thai MFA 2–3 days + Embassy of Vietnam 7-14 วัน — 7–21 business days end to end, with express options where the mission allows.

Do I need the Thai MFA stamp before the Vietnam embassy?

Yes — every Thai document must be legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs (Chaeng Watthana) before the Embassy of Vietnam will authenticate it.

Does the Police Clearance need to be translated first?

In most cases yes — the Police Clearance must be translated into a language the Vietnam mission accepts, certified by an MFA-recognised translator, then legalised together with the original.

What is a legalised Police Clearance used for in Vietnam?

Visa and immigration filings, marriage, study, employment, pensions and legal matters. Popular documents at this mission: Consular Legalization, Notarized Translation.

Can I apostille a Thai Police Clearance instead of using the Vietnam embassy?

No. Thailand is not part of the Hague Apostille system for this route, so a Thai Police Clearance for Vietnam must go through Thai MFA legalization and then Embassy of Vietnam authentication — not an apostille.

Do I need to appear in person at the Vietnam embassy?

In most cases no — NYC Legal submits and collects on your behalf with an authorisation letter. A few document types (e.g. certain declarations) may require your signature, and we will tell you in advance if so.

How recent must my Police Clearance be for Vietnam?

Many missions expect the underlying Police Clearance to be issued within the last 3–6 months. We confirm the current requirement for the Vietnam embassy at booking so you don't legalise a document that will be rejected as stale.

What does a legalised Police Clearance for Vietnam cost in total?

Typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in: Vietnam consular fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่), MFA legalization (THB 200–400), certified translation (THB 800–1,500/page) and our service fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่). You get an exact quote up front.

Can you ship the finished Police Clearance outside Thailand?

Yes. We deliver a scanned PDF immediately and courier the legalised original by EMS or DHL to any address in Vietnam or worldwide.

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Police Clearance Legalization — Embassy of Vietnam

One-stop service — certified translation + Thai MFA + Embassy of Vietnam at ถนนวิทยุ

Police Clearance → Embassy of Vietnam: step summary
Step	Turnaround	Cost
Translate Police Clearance	1–3 days	THB 800–1,500 / page
Thai MFA legalization	2–3 days	THB 200–400
Embassy of Vietnam	7-14 วัน	สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
NYC Legal service	—	สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Estimated total	7–21 days	THB 6,000–12,000

Legalising a Thai Police Clearance for Vietnam

A Thai-issued Police Clearance is a domestic document until it is legalised for use abroad. For Vietnam, that means a two-tier authentication: the Department of Consular Affairs verifies the translator's and issuing officer's signatures, then the Embassy of Vietnam confirms the MFA stamp. NYC Legal handles both tiers, tracks each counter, and returns your document ready to file.

Why the legalization chain is required

Each layer in the legalization chain authenticates the layer beneath it. The certified translation is verified by the translator's declaration; the MFA authenticates the translator's registered signature; and the Embassy of Vietnam authenticates the MFA. Break the chain anywhere and the Vietnam authorities can lawfully refuse the Police Clearance, even if the underlying facts are correct.

Certified translation requirements

Most Vietnam authorities require the Thai Police Clearance to be accompanied by a certified translation into a language the mission accepts — typically English, or the official language of Vietnam. The translation must be faithful, complete, and produced by a translator whose signature the Thai MFA can verify. We use MFA-recognised translators so the translation itself can be legalised alongside the original.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Costs are itemised, never bundled opaquely. Expect the Vietnam consular fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่), the MFA legalization fee (THB 200–400 standard), translation (THB 800–1,500/page), and our handling fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่). We quote the exact total up front — including courier — so there are no counter-side surprises when your Police Clearance reaches the Vietnam mission.

Realistic timelines you can plan around

Turnaround is the sum of the chain: translation (1–3 days) + MFA (2–3 days) + Embassy of Vietnam (7-14 วัน). We sequence these to overlap wherever possible and track each counter daily. For genuinely urgent Police Clearance files we will tell you honestly whether your deadline is achievable before you pay.

What a legalised Police Clearance is used for

Whether the Police Clearance supports a spouse visa, a study permit, a job offer, a business licence or an inheritance claim in Vietnam, the acceptance test is the same: a complete, correctly ordered legalization chain. Popular filings through the Vietnam embassy also involve Consular Legalization, Notarized Translation, which we can bundle in one submission.

Common mistakes we help you avoid

The most frequent rejections we prevent: submitting the Police Clearance to the Vietnam embassy before the MFA stamp; name spellings that differ from the passport; an outdated document (many missions want issuance within 3–6 months); a translation missing a seal or marginal note; and photocopies where a certified true copy or original is required. We pre-flight every file against the Vietnam mission's current checklist.

Why work with NYC Legal

Our value is certainty. We know the Vietnam mission's current requirements for a Police Clearance, we use MFA-recognised translators, and we sequence the chain correctly the first time. That means no repeat consular fees, no missed deadlines, and a document your Vietnam counterpart will accept without objection.

Full legalization chain

Step	Where	Time	Note
1. Certified translation	NYC Legal — MFA-recognised translator	1–3 days	Police Clearance translated into an accepted language, full layout mirrored
2. MFA legalization	Dept. of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana	2–3 days	Authenticates translator / issuing signature; express ~THB 800
3. Vietnam embassy authentication	Embassy of Vietnam, ถนนวิทยุ	7-14 วัน	Consular fee สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่; confirms the MFA stamp
4. Return / courier	NYC Legal	1–2 days	PDF scan immediately + original by EMS/DHL worldwide

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