How can a foreigner obtain a Thai police clearance certificate?
Royal Thai Police issues PCC at Royal Thai Police HQ (Bangkok). Requirements: passport, immigration history, fingerprints (taken on-site or at home country police). Professional fees are quoted after the documents and required steps are reviewed.
Detailed Answer
Foreigners who have lived in Thailand can apply for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from the Royal Thai Police Criminal Records Division at Police HQ on Henri Dunant Road, Bangkok. Required documents: (1) original passport + all visa pages (copies); (2) entry/exit records from Immigration (TM6/electronic record); (3) Thai address proof or hotel confirmation; (4) fingerprints — taken on-site at Royal Thai Police, or at your local police station abroad if applying remotely; (5) reason for application + destination country. Government fee: Professional fees are quoted after the documents and required steps are reviewed. Processing time: 7–14 working days (in person), 21–30 days (mail/representative). NPT representative service: We also handle apostille / embassy legalization bundle for use in Australia, Canada, UAE, Schengen, USA, Japan, Korea.