How can a foreigner obtain a Thai police clearance certificate?

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: THB 100. Processing time: 7–14 working days (in person), 21–30 days (mail/representative). Thai Notary representative service: THB 3,500–9,500, includes fingerprint card preparation, document submission, queue, pickup, MFA legalization, and certified translation. We also handle apostille / embassy legalization bundle for use in Australia, Canada, UAE, Schengen, USA, Japan, Korea.