Information on getting a police certificate for Thailand
Specific procedure for Thailand
Advice from the Thai authorities is that if you are physically in Thailand you need to apply in person for the police clearance at the central police station so that your fingerprints can be taken. The office is open 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
Processing time is advertised as being seven days.
There is no official charge for a Thai police clearance.
Apply to:
The Police Clearance Service Centre
Building 24, Royal Thai Police Headquarters
Rama I Road, Pratumwan
Bangkok 10330
Ph: 02205 21689
Applications in Thailand – you should provide:
- a passport
- a Thai ID card
- two passport-size photographs
- house registration (Thai nationals only)
- a military service or military exemption certificate (Thai males only)
- a change of name certificate (if applicable).
If you are an overseas national applying for a police clearance in Thailand you will need to provide evidence that you are or used to work or reside in Thailand. If you are currently working you will need to provide your Thai work permit.
Overseas applications – you should provide:
- a copy of your passport or travel document certified at a Thai embassy or consulate
- a copy of your Thai ID card
- a copy of house registration
- two passport-size photographs
- three sets of fingerprints (contact your local police station)
- a change of name certificate (if applicable)
- a military service or military exemption certificate (Thai males only)
- a return self-addressed pre-paid envelope.
If you are an overseas national applying for a Thai policy clearance you will need to proide a copy of your Thai work permit and a document stating the dates that you previously lived and/or worked in Thailand.