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Are individuals with criminal records eligible for the DTV visa in Thailand?
How is everyone with criminal records going in regards to applying for the DTV visa? Are they actually accepting people with Criminal records or is Thailand finally going to be free from criminals entering the country?
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The discussion centers on the eligibility of individuals with criminal records applying for the DTV visa in Thailand. Participants share mixed experiences and perspectives. Some believe that minor offenses may not be disqualifying factors, while others express uncertainty regarding what constitutes a disqualifying crime. The conversation reflects a community interest in the nuances of Thailand's immigration policies and the criteria for visa applications.
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Jeff ******
I have an honest question: do countries like Thailand check your credit score when applying for Visa?
ScenicSqu*********
OPJeff Shaw 😂 Good question. What did you do? They definitely don’t check your credit score
Glenn ********
All good bloke .
Jeff ************
I've got some library books which are overdue from March.. Will I be eligible for a visa or should I be thinking Rio de Janeiro
Chris **********
I got arrested and convicted of fishing without a licence, in the UK. I think it was overlooked on my application! 😂
ScenicSqu*********
OPChris Crookson you think or you know?
Chris **********
ScenicSquirrel6656 Possibly
Tom *******
Rehabilitation of offenders act. Normally anything over 12 years is spent, except for gun and sex crimes.
Randi *******
My mother wrote some bad checks forty years ago.. So she shouldn't be allowed in thailand?
Tom *******
Rehabilitation of offenders act. Normally anything over 12 years is spent, except for gun and sex crimes.
Tom *******
Thats UK of course.
Gray *******
I don’t think there is a clear answer to what crimes are disqualifying.
Randi *******
My mother wrote some bad checks forty years ago.. So she shouldn't be allowed in thailand?
moo_daen*********
The point is to keep criminals out. I don't know the threshold though.
Gamie *********
Letting you in if nothing serious and years ago
Gamie *********
Letting you in if nothing serious and years ago
Dave *********
I never saw a single criminal in Pattaya !
John *********
Dave Gilmour they all had girlfriends or boyfriends?
moo_daen*********
The point is to keep criminals out. I don't know the threshold though.
Robert ********
If you had a criminal offence 22 years ago. In Australia and went to jail 11 months.
Chris *********
@Robert *******
IF that was your last conviction, It is probably spent. Best way to find out, apply for police clearance and it will automatically spend the conviction if applicable when you apply.
Klara ******
I guess just provide the paperwork with records. Its just about filling up the forms and you see if you are approved. Its assessed individually and it doesnt mean it needs to be out of records unless theres literally said " free records "
Paul **********
Search it on Google, it will explain how the system works.
Ralph *******
If you’ve got a drink driving conviction then you’re a criminal. So, does that mean you can’t go to Thailand?
Robert ***********
Ralph Tyson If they were smart they would ban these people.
Graham ******
Robert Moldashel because they have enough drink drivers already?
CopperFla*********
Ralph Tyson no, not at all. You may have issues when applying for the DTV visa though.
Ralph *******
CopperFlamingo7900 Exactly. What I’m trying to say is there are different kinds of criminal.
Klara ******
Ralph Tyson no
Damien ***********
FabulousP**********
No depends what are you taking for murder narcotic prostitution, smuggling illegal, working violence fighting like that
Frank **********
Did you get arrested for stealing nuts. 🤣🤣🤣
ScenicSqu*********
OP@Frank *********
trying to get back in to take over the monkeys on monkey hill in phuket town but secretly seeing if it’s possible via this post.ScenicSqu*********
OP@Frank *********
yes.
Nick ********
No problem 😉
Wolf ******
6-7
Paul *******
lol don’t tell them
Ralph *******
Paul Finch If they ask for a police check you have no choice.
Paul *******
Ralph Tyson they don’t ask
David **********
Paul Finch Yes they do. It's one of the new requirements along with applying from the country where your passport was issued
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