Whether you are a foreign or Thai national looking to travel, study, or work abroad, you may be required to provide a Thai Police Clearance Certificate while preparing your application. This specific document will prove whether or not you have a criminal record in Thailand and is often used for official purposes.
On this page, we will cover what a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate is, when it is required, and what documents you will need to provide to get one as either a foreigner or a Thai national.
What is the Police Clearance Certificate in Thailand?
A Thailand Police Clearance Certificate confirms if you have a criminal record or legal issues in Thailand. It’s valid for 8 to 12 months and is recognized internationally. You might need this certificate when applying for a visa, a job, or admission to an educational institution abroad. But keep in mind that it only reports your record in Thailand. If you’ve lived in other countries, you may need to obtain separate background checks from each of them.
It is possible to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate from within Thailand and abroad in a nation with a Royal Thai Embassy.
When Is the Police Clearance Certificate Required?
More often than not, you will be asked to provide a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate for official purposes. Below is a list of some of these situations:
- Visa or Residency Applications: Most countries will ask for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate to see if you have any criminal record in the country you had previously resided in and if you will pose a risk to their citizens.
- Overseas Employment: Employers tend to ask for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate to make sure that potential employees have no criminal record and that they will not pose a risk to the company’s employees and reputation.
- University or Educational Institution Applications: Some educational institutions will ask for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate to make sure that international students or employees won’t pose a danger to the other students and staff.
- Adoption Procedures: Adoption agencies tend to ask for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate to make sure that prospective parents are suitable to adopt and care for a child.
Thailand Police Clearance Certificate Requirements
The documents you will have to provide to the Royal Thai Police will vary depending on whether you’re a foreigner or a Thai national, but the process afterward remains the same after submitting them to the Royal Thai Police.
Thailand Police Clearance Certificate for Foreigners
If you’re a foreign national, you will need to provide the following documents when submitting your request for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate through the Royal Thai Police:
- Each of your passports, old and current, that contains Thai immigration stamps
- A set of original fingerprints
- Proof of payment of the processing fee
- 2 photographs (2 inches x 2 inches)
- Copy of Thai work permit (if applicable)
- Meet ONE of the following conditions:
- Be a holder or previous holder of a Thai short-stay visa
- Be a holder or previous holder of a Thai non-immigrant visa or on an extension of stay
You can get your fingerprints taken at the local police station or at the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country. Also, the document must include the official seal and signature of the official taking the fingerprints to prove that they are credible.
Thailand Police Clearance Certificate for Thai Nationals
If you’re a Thai national, you will need to provide a different set of documents to the Royal Thai Police, as shown below:
- Current passport
- Thai ID Card
- 2 photographs (2 inches x 2 inches)
- Proof of payment of the processing fee
- Meet ONE of the following conditions:
- Be living in Thailand
- Be living in a country with a Thai Embassy, Consulate, or diplomatic mission
- Photocopy of House Registration
- A photocopy of name or surname change certificate (in case of name or surname change)
- A photocopy of a Marriage Certificate or Divorce Certificate (if applicable)
- A photocopy of your Military Service Document (if applicable):
- Sor Dor 8 or Sor Dor 43 or the certificate of completion of a 3-year or 5-year reserve officer training course, either of which is needed for Thai males over the age of 20
- Sor Dor 9 for applicants between the ages of 17 and 19
How to Apply for a Thai Police Clearance Certificate
The application process for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate will depend on what nationality you are from and which country you are residing in. With that being said, you will need to apply for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate in Thailand. Below is general overview of the application process:
- If you are overseas, you will need to mail all the required documents to a law firm or professional who provides assistance in obtaining a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate. However, if you are in Thailand, you will only need to hand in the documents to the law firm or professional.
- They will then submit the application to the Royal Thai Police on your behalf. Once the Thailand Police Clearance Certificate is issued, they hand the certificate to you. If you are overseas, they will send you a scanned copy of the Thailand Police Clearance Certificate and mail you the original document through a courier or registered mail.
Professional Thai Police Clearance Certificate Services
If you want to learn more about this document, you can visit Siam Legal’s detailed page about the Thailand Police Clearance Certificate. But if you are in need of one as soon as possible to meet application requirements, contact Siam Legal now and our experienced consultants will help you get your Thailand Police Clearance Certificate swiftly and securely so that your application isn’t jeopardized by delays.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Thailand Police Clearance Certificate
When do I need a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate?
You’ll likely need a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate when applying for visas, jobs, or educational opportunities abroad, or when you’re adopting a child. Also, always check with the authority requesting the certificate if background checks from other countries are needed.
Are there eligibility requirements to get a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate?
For Thai nationals, you must be living in Thailand or a country with a Thai Embassy or Consulate. For foreigners, you must be a previous holder of a Thai short-stay visa, a Thai non-immigrant visa, or an extension of stay in Thailand.
How can I apply for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate after a name change?
If you’ve changed your name or surname, simply include a copy of your name change certificate with your other documents when applying for the Thailand Police Clearance Certificate.
Can I apply for a Police Clearance Certificate if I am not in Thailand?
Yes, you can apply for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate while not in Thailand, by mailing the required documents to professionals who provide assistance in obtaining a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate like a law firm. They will take the documents and submit them on your behalf to the Royal Thai Police and mail the certificate to you when the process is completed.
How long does it take to get a Thai Police Clearance Certificate?
The processing time for a Thailand Police Clearance Certificate normally takes between 7 and 10 days to complete. If you are working with professional consultants such as Siam Legal to acquire this document from the Royal Thai Police for you, more time will be needed if you need to mail them your documents.
How much does a Thai Police Clearance Certificate Cost?
A Thailand Police Clearance Certificate costs about 100 THB if you are applying for one directly at the Royal Thai Police. However, be sure to factor in transportation costs and time if you choose to do this alone.
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Hi. Hope you’ll having a good day. I have studied in Thailand for 2years and have already obtained the police clearance certificate from Royal Thai Police Bangkok in 2018. Im applying for Canadian visa and I need to know how to update my Thai clearance Report. Please assist me.
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Normally the police clearance certificate can use for 6 months. You can’t update the old certificate, but you have to obtain the new one.
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I am living in Nonthaburi can I get my police clearance near my place or I need to go to Royal Thai Police Bangkok? Thank you!
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If you will use the Police Clearance Certificate abroad or other countries, you must get the Police Clearance Certificate (in English) at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters in Siam area in Bangkok.
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Good day, I am currently living in Nonthaburi province. I want to get a police clearance before I go. I need to use my application for another country. May I know the requirements should be presented ? Thank you.
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I am a Tunisian passport holder and I am currently applying for the French citizenship. I therefore need a Police Clearance certificate for Thailand as I lived in Bangkok for one year between 2018 and 2019. How long does it take to have the certificate please ?
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What kind of detail shows up on a Thai police check? Is it simply a case of getting a certificate saying person of good character or not. I had a conviction (fine) for a small marajuana possession. I don’t know if it is worth going through the cost of trying to get one. Any advice?
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Hi, I am an American Citizen and I am also a permanent Resident in Mexico and I live in Mexico, I was thinking about moving to Thailand, however I have a 1989 Felony non violent Conviction for Manufacturing methamphetamine, I have long since retired from my chemistry hobby, I am 68 years old, If I sell my house and all my other investments in Mexico, I should have around 1 million US Dollars. I am single, my wife died a year or so ago, is it possible for me to move there permanently?
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Dear sir/ ma’am,
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how to get that one set of original fingerprint?
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I need help with PCC
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Hi sir/Mam
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Two year before I was do my PCC from Thailand. Still it is valid or not .If i need do again how I can apply I am in Austrian this time.
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Hi! I need Thai Police Clearance for my new job here in Philippines since I lived there for 13 years.
Please tell me how will I be able to get it.
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My wife and me need the Thai Police clearance how much is the cost?
Dear Mark,
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I need help with Thai Police clearance
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Hi im residing in Canada and would like 2 apply for police clearances.
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Hi,
I need a police clearance.
Is this possible right now, with all the covid stuff going on? How long will its validity last for?
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We can definitely help you to get a police clearance certificate. The process takes 7 to 10 business days AFTER we submit the application.
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I been working in phuket for more then 3 year..I got all Thai document to submit for police clearance..pls get back to me in email..Thanks
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