What is the process for obtaining a police check in Thailand for a visa, and how long does it take?

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Jun 29, 2018

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Has anyone done a police check in Thailand for their visa? I'd like to know the process... where do I go? Can I get it done in a day or will I have to wait a couple of weeks? Out of 10, how nightmarish is it?

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To obtain a police check in Thailand for visa purposes, you should visit the official police clearance center at the provided link. The process generally takes around two weeks to complete, and it has been described as not particularly difficult or 'nightmarish'.

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Have to wait 2 weeks. It's not nightmarish at all.

6 years ago

Robert *******

This is the place to visit:

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