zkjnxzkcuwf Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Is there any info. on the requirement for police clearance certificates when applying for a non-B at Vientiane, Laos? I have a recently issued Disclosure Scotland certificate. Would this be enough or will I need a Police Clearance Cert from the Royal Thai Police, Bangkok. I'm currently in Bangkok on a tourist visa, but previously taught in Thailand for 5 years with a work permit and non-B + extensions. Thanks. Edited June 28, 2017 by zkjnxzkcuwf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 They require one in Vientiane if apply for a non-b for teaching. Quote If teaching k-12 students, the school will require that you obtain a police clearance from your local police department. Source: http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/upload/pdf/Visa/Non-B teacher.pdf They should accept the one from Scotland. But they could ask for one from here if they are aware you spent a considerable amount of time here before, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zkjnxzkcuwf Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Thanks Ubonjoe. It's for a private university. Sounds like a good idea to get the police clearance now whilst I'm here - I think it takes 7-14 days for the RTP in BKK to issue one. Edited June 28, 2017 by zkjnxzkcuwf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, zkjnxzkcuwf said: I think it takes 7-14 days for the RTP in BKK to issue one. It can take up to 30 days. Info for getting it is here: http://www.pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/eng/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zkjnxzkcuwf Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) The Vientiane website generally seems to indicate specifically a Thai Police Clearance Cert: "Evidence of criminal background checks from the Royal Thai Police" @ http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/en/consular/visa.php (English version is identical to the Thai). The recently posted list suggests it may only be needed teaching K12s (above), but it sounds like the luck of the draw. Best to have Thai Police Clearance Cert. Below are two further lists. As far as the Letter from The Education Service Area goes...never heard of this before...they don't make it easy do they...sounds like this only applies to primary and secondary schools and not private universities... Edited June 28, 2017 by zkjnxzkcuwf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocruz Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Is there a definitive answer on whether university professors require the police clearance? No teaching if minors involved, but the instructions to apply for the non-b visa aren’t very clear. My employer is saying Laos is strict and requires the police clearance. He suggested I go to Singapore to avoid the police clearance requirement. However, he has been wrong already on my visa process and I have seen that Singapore tends to be strict. Anyways, I’m asking here before I take off and learn the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) 19 minutes ago, ocruz said: Is there a definitive answer on whether university professors require the police clearance? No teaching if minors involved, but the instructions to apply for the non-b visa aren’t very clear. This from Vientiane's list of requirements shown here from their website. http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/upload/pdf/Visa/Non-B teacher.pdf Quote If teaching k-12 students, the school will require that you obtain a police clearance from your local police department. Please include the copy of the clearance letter (original you should present to the school in Thailand). Edit: No sure Singapore would be any better from their website. http://www.thaiembassy.sg/visa-matters-/-consular/visa-requirements/non-immigrant-visa-b Quote 3.1.4.1 School Teachers - Curriculum vitae/resume - Proof of no criminal records in English - A teaching license - Applicants for private school’s teacher are also required to submit a letter from the Ministry of Education In Thailand Edited October 8, 2017 by ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwct Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 On 6/28/2017 at 4:14 PM, ubonjoe said: It can take up to 30 days. Info for getting it is here: http://www.pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/eng/ Give the coppers a 1000 baht and you'll have the clearance in 7 days or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 32 minutes ago, tomwct said: Give the coppers a 1000 baht and you'll have the clearance in 7 days or less. You don't have to do that now and can do it all by mail. They have a button for outsourced applications on their website that leads to this agent. https://www.a-plusservice.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocruz Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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