Who needs Thai Police Clearance
Any foreign national who has stayed in Thailand for 6 months or more within the past year, or who is applying for permanent residency, citizenship, adoption, work visas, or long-term stays in another country, will typically be asked for a Thai Police Clearance Certificate as proof of good conduct during the Thailand stay.
- Australian PR / partner visa applicants
- US Green Card / K-1 fiancé visa
- UK Skilled Worker / Family visa
- Canadian PR & citizenship
- EU long-stay / residency
- Middle East employment
Fingerprinting options
The CID accepts fingerprints taken at the CID in Bangkok, at any Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate abroad, or from a certified local police station in your country. ILC coordinates the option that fits your location and forwards the packet to CID Bangkok on your behalf.
- In-person at CID Bangkok (fastest)
- Royal Thai Embassy fingerprinting
- Local police in-country + apostille
Translation & legalization chain
After CID issues the certificate, ILC translates it into the destination language, legalizes it at the Thai MFA (Chaeng Watthana), and — if required — obtains attestation from your country's embassy in Bangkok. The full stack ships internationally with tracking.