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Thai Police Clearance for U.S. Visa (IR-1/CR-1/K-1/DV Lottery)

For: Applicants for IR-1, CR-1, K-1, K-3, DV Lottery, and Adjustment of Status who resided in Thailand for more than 6 months from age 16 onward.

THB 3,500–8,500 (with translation + MFA) · Foreigners +THB 1,500
⏱ Normal 5–7 working days · Express 3 days · End-to-end with translation + MFA legalization 8–10 working days
✅ CID · Royal Thai Police

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ตรวจสอบโดย กองบรรณาธิการ ILC — Legal Documentation Editorial Team
ตรวจสอบล่าสุด: 2026-07-18

Overview & regulatory basis

The U.S. Embassy (NVC) and USCIS require a Thai police clearance from the Royal Thai Police, translated into English by a certified translator. The certificate must be issued within 24 months (some posts enforce 12), and any prior case—even dismissed—must include the court's disposition.

Documents required

  • ✓ Current passport + copies of every stamped page
  • ✓ Thai ID card or Immigration record (foreigners)
  • ✓ Two 1-inch photos, white background
  • ✓ DS-260 or I-485 confirmation
  • ✓ For prior cases: court judgment + Certificate of Disposition

Legalization

The U.S. does not require Apostille (Thailand is non-Hague). MFA legalization + certified translation is sufficient; the U.S. Embassy does not authenticate police certificates.

Pitfalls to avoid

  • ⚠️ Documents older than 24 months trigger an RFE
  • ⚠️ Missing Certificate of Disposition—even for dismissed cases—causes Administrative Processing
  • ⚠️ Non-certified translations are rejected by NVC

FAQ

Do I need to disclose a DUI?
Yes—attach the provincial court judgment. CBP checks Interpol and 5-Eyes databases; omission is misrepresentation under INA §212(a)(6)(C).
Do expunged records still count?
Yes—U.S. immigration law still treats them as convictions even after Thai rehabilitation.

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