For Studying Abroad
Police clearance for foreign study, scholarships, and internships

PhD / Research Programs
Research scholarships and foreign universities require background checks
Medical/Nursing Clinical Placement
Teaching hospitals require Working with Children Check and police clearance
Guardianship for Boarding School
Boarding schools in the UK and Switzerland require it for parents/guardians
Overseas Internship Programs
J-1 USA and JET Japan programs require national background checks
Government Scholarships
Chevening (UK), MEXT (JP), and Australia Awards require police clearance
- Criminal Record Division, Royal Thai Police (police clearance certificates)
- Royal Thai Police
- Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Reviewed by the ILC legal team · Review date 4 Oct 2026
This is general information, not advice for your specific case. Results, government fees and timing are decided by the Royal Thai Police and the receiving authority. Some steps, such as fingerprinting, may require the applicant in person. Service fee: please ask our team.