Has anyone recently gotten a police clearance certificate from the Police Clearance Service Center in Bangkok? I’m planning to apply for one on my last day before leaving, just to have it ready in advance for future needs.

Last time, they were ridiculously bureaucratic about the "country of destination." They insisted on an official request from that country, even though I was just proactively gathering documents and hadn’t submitted my application yet. Classic catch-22. In the end, we compromised by listing my home country.

I’m pretty sure I’ll run into the same issue this time. If I’m moving to Australia and need the certificate for work, education, or whatever else, they'll probably demand an official request from some authority again, which makes no sense. If I've lived in Thailand for a prolonged period, I should be able to get criminal clearance information in advance. I could potentially miss out on opportunities just because someone wants to waste time in their office doing nothing.

My partner, a Thai national, had a similar problem recently. We tried to get her certificate ahead of time for a visa application. After speaking with them prior, they said it’d be simple—just bring her ID and a few other docs. But when she flew to Bangkok, they suddenly required an official request from the Australian Home Affairs office. Ridiculous! Waste of a flight. So instead of getting it done, we had to wait for Australia Home Affairs to request it, before providing one, delaying her entire visa process.

Most countries I’ve dealt with let you apply easily and get the certificate within a day or two online, or a physical within a week. Thailand, on the other hand, feels completely outdated, like I need permission from my feudal master as if I’m a peasent just to get a basic police certificate. It’s absurd.

Hi everyone, I currently live in Hong Kong, but am in the process of applying for a work visa for a job in Chiang Mai. I've been told I need a police clearance certificate from HK for my visa application.

The HK police require a letter from Thailand requesting the police clearance, as well as a postal address to send it. Any ideas how I can get this or an address to have is sent to in Thailand?

*The ORIGINAL and a PHOTOCOPY (for each applicant) of a request letter from the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority, which contains the applicant’s name and clearly indicates that the production of the Certificate is required.*

*There should also be a POSTAL ADDRESS of the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority since the application result will be directly sent to them by registered mail. *

*If only the electronic copy of the request letter is available, please print it out for submission.*

Hello, has anyone used an agent to get a police clearance certificate instead of going to Bangkok as I live in Southern Thailand and would prefer not making a trip if possible. 🤔 If so, was the process quick and easy 🤔 thanks 😁

Question about the Police Clearance Centre near Siam BTS - Are these things sufficient to get the police check done and is there a cost if you go to the service centre in BKK?

1. Passport and Copy of Passport

2. Letter from Teaching Registration Board stating that I need the check

3. 2 recent 1"x 2" photos

Hello! I am desperately trying to get my OA from South Africa and I recently applied for a police clearance certificate which is now older than 3 months. I applied again only to be told I have to wait 30 working days or more. Anyone one has some guidance as I have already booked a flight. Any help will be truly appreciated. Thank you

Recommendations on getting a police clearance certificate.

I have a job in a different country coming and need a criminal background check. I am American and have been in Thailand for about a year on covid visa, tourist visa, and some visa exempts. My question is the optimal way to go about this? Should I go myself or is it better to go through an agency? I don't like in Bangkok but will be there for a day to hopefully deal with everything next week.

Really appreciate any advice of how I should go about this or, if you have done this before, what you wish you had known previously thanks!

Hi! Im trying to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate from Thai Police Centre. And no guides online so need some help 🥹

Page 2 of the application form, do you know who should be signing this?

This information requested is actually the same as Page2 of the fingerprint forms (which is signed by the overseas police recorder. In NZ, it’s done at the post office), and the recorders’ mentioned that they only sign off on fingerprint forms. So can I sign off on Page2 of the application form?

Any help will be greeat!!

Anyone here that can tell me where I can get the Thailand police clearance certificate done from Pattaya?

Hello! Asking some help on how to obtain police clearance certificate in Bangkok.

1. Do I need to book an appoinment online before going there?

2. If yes, how can I book an appointment?

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Thank you in advance!

Hi, am I correct in assuming that I can't apply for a retirement visa until my driving offence which does not become cleared until November 2024 is clear?