Facts at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing body | Justis (Ministry of Justice and Security) |
| Certificate | Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG). Name Thailand as the organisation and give proof that Thailand asks for it, for example a copy of the DTV list page. |
| How to order | Apply at your municipality (gemeente) with valid ID. If you are not registered in the Netherlands, write to Justis by email. Ask for the paper VOG: a digital VOG cannot be legalised. |
| Fee | EUR 41.35. |
| Time | Usually 1 to 4 weeks through the municipality. 4 to 8 weeks if you are not registered in the Netherlands. |
| Apostille | The Hague's legalisation service signs after the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (EUR 15). Check with the embassy whether it asks for this for a DTV before you pay. |
| Translation | The VOG is in Dutch with an English explanation that is not a literal translation. Check with the embassy whether it wants a sworn translation. |
| Thai embassy limit | Most embassies accept 3 to 6 months; get it as close to your application as you can. |
The Thai Embassy in The Hague takes DTV applications only from people who live in the Netherlands, and they must stay in the Netherlands for the whole process.
Facts at a glance
| Item | What we know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG) | Justis |
| Fee | EUR 41.35 | Justis |
| Time, residents | Usually 1 to 4 weeks. Call Justis after 6 weeks | Justis |
| Time, not registered in NL | Decision within 4 to 8 weeks, by e-mail to Justis | Justis |
| Language | Dutch only, with an English explanation that is not a literal translation | Netherlands Worldwide |
| For use abroad | Ask for paper. A digital VOG cannot be legalised | Justis |
| Thai post | The Hague, for people living in the Netherlands | The Hague |
| Age limit at The Hague | Not stated in the notice of 29 Aug 2026 | The Hague |
| Legalisation by the Embassy | EUR 15 each, after the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs | The Hague legalisation page |
The purpose trap
A VOG is not a plain record extract. Justis judges your record against the purpose of the request, so you must name the organisation and the purpose. If you leave them out, Justis puts the request on hold.
For a visa, write the official name of the country that asks for it: Thailand. No employer can sign the form, so add proof that Thailand asks for a VOG. A copy of the DTV document list works as that proof.
How to get a VOG, step by step
- Prepare your other documents first. Funds and residence proof. Order the VOG when they are nearly ready.
- Fill in part 1 of the application form yourself.
- Enter Thailand as the organisation and state the visa purpose.
- Attach proof that Thailand asks for it, such as a copy of the DTV document list.
- Go to your municipality (gemeente) where you are registered, with valid ID. Pay EUR 41.35.
- Ask for the paper VOG, not the digital one, in case you need legalisation later.
- Wait 1 to 4 weeks. Call Justis if you hear nothing after 6 weeks.
- Arrange a sworn translation (beëdigd vertaler) if the Embassy asks for one.
- Submit the DTV on thaievisa.go.th while you are in the Netherlands, and stay there until the decision.
If you are not registered in a Dutch municipality, you write to Justis by e-mail. You cannot request a VOG at a Dutch embassy or consulate. Remember that The Hague only takes applicants who live in the Netherlands.
Timeline plan
The Hague states no age limit. Count 3 months from the VOG date and submit inside that window. No Thai post we read asks for less. See the age limits by embassy.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 5 to 6 weeks before you submit | Apply for the VOG at your municipality |
| 1 to 4 weeks later | Receive the paper VOG |
| If the Embassy asks | Translation; legalisation by MinBuZa, then the Embassy (at least 2 to 3 working days) |
| Within 3 months of the VOG date | Upload the file and pay on thaievisa.go.th |
Costs to plan for
| Item | Amount | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOG | EUR 41.35 | Justis | Confirmed |
| Legalisation by the Thai Embassy, if needed | EUR 15 per legalisation, card only | The Hague, page updated 29 Aug 2026 | Confirmed |
| DTV at The Hague | EUR 350 | The Hague fee notice of 22 Jul 2024 | Official, but from 2024. Check the e-Visa system |
| Sworn translation, if needed | Set by the translator | None | Only if the Embassy asks |
Legalisation and apostille
The Hague's legalisation service signs only after the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MinBuZa) has legalised the document. The Embassy charges EUR 15 per legalisation and needs at least 2 to 3 working days. The legalisation page says the receiving organisation sets the rules, and the DTV notice does not ask for legalisation. Ask the Embassy before you pay for this chain.
Thailand joins the Apostille Convention on 28 February 2027, so a Dutch apostille may not be enough for use in Thailand before that date. The general rules are on the police clearance hub.
Common mistakes
- Leaving out the purpose and the organisation. Justis puts the request on hold.
- Taking a digital VOG and then finding that it cannot be legalised.
- Applying for the DTV from outside the Netherlands. The Hague takes only people who live there.
- Treating the English explanation on the VOG as a translation. It is not a literal translation.
Before you apply
- Your VOG names Thailand and the visa purpose.
- It is the paper version.
- It is less than 3 months old on the day you submit, unless The Hague states a different limit.
- You asked the Embassy whether it wants a translation or legalisation.
- You live in the Netherlands and will stay there until the decision.
Want a second look at the whole file? Use the DTV pre-check. The embassy makes the decision.
Not confirmed yet
No official page we read states these points. Ask your embassy before you pay or submit.
- The maximum age of the VOG at The Hague.
- Whether The Hague wants the VOG legalised, or translated, for the DTV.
- Whether the DTV fee of July 2024 is still current.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dutch document do I need for the DTV?
The VOG (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag) from Justis. Since 31 August 2026, every DTV application needs a criminal record certificate.
What do I write as the organisation and purpose?
Write the official name of the country that asks for it, Thailand, and the visa purpose. Add proof that Thailand asks for it.
Paper or digital VOG?
Paper. Justis says a digital VOG cannot be legalised.
Is the VOG in English?
No. It is in Dutch, with an English explanation that is not a literal translation. A sworn translator can make one.
Can I apply at The Hague if I live abroad?
No. The Hague takes e-Visa applications only from people who live in the Netherlands, and they must stay there during the whole process.
How long does a VOG take?
Usually 1 to 4 weeks through the municipality. 4 to 8 weeks by e-mail if you are not registered in the Netherlands.
Sources
- justis.nl/producten/verklaring-omtrent-het-gedrag-vog/ik-heb-een-vog-nodig (read 22 Oct 2026)VOG applied for through your municipality costs EUR 41.35; usually 1 to 4 weeks; call after 6 weeks; for a visa you may file without an employer signature if you add proof that the organisation asks for it; screening profile and purpose must be stated; request on hold if missing
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl/verklaring/vog (read 22 Oct 2026)for a visa: enter the official name of the country that asks for the VOG; VOG is issued in Dutch only with an English explanation (not a literal translation); sworn translator; legalisation may be needed; digital VOG cannot be legalised, ask for paper; no VOG at a Dutch embassy
- justis.nl/en/products/certificate-of-conduct (read 22 Oct 2026)non-residents apply by email to Justis, fee EUR 41.35, decision within 4 to 8 weeks
- justis.nl/veelgestelde-vragen/kan-ik-een-digitaal-afgegeven-vog-laten-legaliseren-met-of-zonder-apostille (read 22 Oct 2026)a digitally issued VOG cannot be legalised; request a paper version for use abroad
- hague.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/legalisation-service-foreign-documents (read 22 Oct 2026)page updated 29 Aug 2026: documents must be legalised by Dutch MFA (CDC/MinBuZa) first; Embassy legalisation EUR 15 per legalisation, card only; at least 2 to 3 working days; the receiving organisation sets its own rules
- hague.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/e-visa-general-conditions (read 22 Oct 2026)The Hague takes e-Visa applications only from people living in the Netherlands, who must be in the Netherlands for the whole process
- hague.thaiembassy.org/th/content/%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A5-2567 (read 22 Oct 2026)DTV fee EUR 350 (fee notice of 22 Jul 2024)
- hague.thaiembassy.org/th/publicservice/updated-requirements-for-dtv-visa-applications (read 22 Oct 2026)DTV announcement of 29 Aug 2026: replaces current-location document with proof of permanent residence, adds criminal record certificate, effective 31 Aug 2026. No age or legalisation rule on it.
- hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/ (read 22 Oct 2026)Apostille Convention in force for Thailand 28 Feb 2027
Reviewed by the Thai Visa Pre-Check team
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What changed
- first published. Added the purpose trap, a step-by-step plan, a timeline and a cost table with a source per row. Added the missing read date for the fee notice.
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