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Police Clearance Certificate

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Police Clearance Certificate: how to apply in Bangkok

For some nationalities, the Ministry of Education or Immigration asks to see a Thai police clearance before your ED Visa. If this applies to you, we will let you know and give you a school letter. You apply in person, and our team collects the certificate for you when it is ready.

Please note: the certificate is issued only by the Royal Thai Police. Their office, counters, fees and processing times can change, so please follow the officers' instructions on the day.
Fee
100 THB
Cash, keep the receipt
Where
Building 7
Royal Thai Police HQ, Rama I Rd
Nearest BTS
Siam
Exit 6, then Gate 6
Valid for
90 days
From the date of issue
Arrive
Before 4:00 PM
Monday to Friday
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Do you need one?

Not every student needs a police clearance. It depends on your nationality and situation. When you register, our team checks this for you.

  • If you are already in Thailand: you apply for a Thai police clearance in Bangkok, following the steps on this page. We give you the school letter you need.
  • If you are overseas and applying for an ED e-Visa with us: only for the countries we have informed you require it, you will need a Police Clearance from your own country.
Valid for 90 days. The application and fingerprinting must be done by you, in person. Collecting the certificate can be done by our staff with your authorisation.
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Getting there

Police Clearance Service Center
Royal Thai Police Headquarters, Building 7
Rama I Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

📍 Open in Google Maps
Map of Royal Thai Police Headquarters near BTS Siam, showing the walking route to Gate 6 on Henri Dunant Road and the Police Clearance Service Center
Use Gate 6 on Henri Dunant Road (the Police Hospital entrance). The red dashed line shows the walking route.
Entrance of Building 7 with the red Police Clearance Service Center sign above the steps
Building 7: look for the red sign and use the ENTRANCE door.
  1. 1
    Take the BTS to Siam Station
    Leave by Exit 6 and walk along the Skywalk towards the Royal Thai Police Headquarters.
  2. 2
    Enter through Gate 6
    Gate 6 is on Henri Dunant Road, next to the Police General Hospital entrance.
  3. 3
    Find Building 7
    Look for the red sign above the steps, and go in through the door marked ENTRANCE.
Please arrive before 4:00 PM. Counters close in the afternoon and the center is closed on weekends and public holidays.
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What to bring

School letter Original passport Passport copy
Also good to have
  • 100 THB in cash
  • A pen
  • Your phone, to send us a photo of your receipt
Plan your time
  • Go in the morning if you can
  • Allow 1 to 2 hours, as the center can be busy
  • Wet wipes are handy after fingerprinting
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At the office

📋 When you arrive
  1. Inform the officer that you would like to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate with fingerprinting.
  2. Present the documents provided by the school to the officer for verification.
  3. Follow the officer's instructions throughout the process, including making the payment and completing the fingerprinting.

Step by step

  1. 1
    Tell the officer what you need
    Say you would like a Police Clearance Certificate with fingerprinting.
  2. 2
    Submit your documents
    Give the school letter and your passport and copy to the officer for checking. You may be asked to place them in the document box.
  3. 3
    Fill in the form
    Complete the application form the officer gives you.
    ☑ Tick this option: "I wish to collect the copy of the personal information regarding the criminal record in person."
  4. 4
    Pay 100 THB
    Pay at the payment counter. Keep the blue receipt.
  5. 5
    Get a queue card
    Wait for your number to be called.
  6. 6
    Fingerprints
    Follow the officer's instructions for the fingerprint scan.

Posters at the center say results are sent by post. For our students, please tick the option to collect in person, so our team can pick it up for you.

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After fingerprinting

📌 After completing the fingerprinting
  • Please go to Counter No. 23 (Administrative Office).
  • Ask for the Appointment Slip to collect the Police Clearance Certificate.
  • Please bring the receipt and appointment slip back to the school.

The appointment slip shows your pick-up date. With your authorisation, our staff will collect the certificate for you on that date.

Counter 23, the Administrative Office window where you ask for the appointment slip
Counter 23 (Administrative Office): ask for the Appointment Slip here.
Example of the blue receipt with the pick-up date slip attached
Example of the blue receipt with the pick-up date slip. Bring both back to school.

Keep the ORIGINAL receipt safe. Without it, the certificate cannot be collected.

Pick-up details (printed on the slip)
  • Pick-up date: written on your slip, usually about 7–15 working days later
  • Pick-up hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Questions about your result: 02-205-2201
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Questions students ask

How long does it take?
Your visit usually takes 1 to 2 hours. The certificate is normally ready in about 7–15 working days; the exact date is on your appointment slip.
Can someone else collect it for me?
Yes. Our staff can collect it with your authorisation. The police ask for a power of attorney, a copy of your passport, a copy of the collector's ID or passport, and a 10 THB revenue stamp. Bring us the original receipt and appointment slip, and we will prepare the paperwork with you.
I lost my receipt. What now?
Contact our admin team as soon as possible. Collection is much harder without the original receipt, so please keep it with your passport.
Can I go on a weekend?
No. The center is open on weekdays only, and is closed on Thai public holidays. Arrive before 4:00 PM.
Where does this fit in my ED Visa steps?
See the full timeline on our Student Visa Info page.

Need your school letter?

Our friendly admin team will prepare it and help you with every step.

Contact us Student Visa Info
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