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Can I apply for the COE without my criminal record and update it later for the STV?

COE STV Visa Application Criminal Record Thailand Immigration

Jan 29, 2021

5 years ago

Josef ********

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Hello everybody,

I got a question about the COE.

So I have all the documents ready to apply, the only thing which is missing is the criminal record for the STV. I have to upload that in the attachment for further consideration in part 1. 

Can I apply already now with the rest and as soon as I receive the criminal record update the COE with that?

Thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the requirements for applying for a Certificate of Entry (COE) for the Special Tourist Visa (STV). They have all necessary documents except the criminal record. Responses indicate that while it is possible to start the application without the criminal record, it must be submitted within 15 days, or a new application will be needed. Additionally, further complications arise regarding accommodation payment requirements related to the STV application.

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Josef ********

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Turns out that I need all the documents for the STV when applying for the COE. Now I got rejected because I just uploaded the contract for the accommodation but the payment was missing. So the contract is for 6 months from February until July. Im going to Thailand in March until May and my girlfriend will stay longer in the condo. So is it enough when we pay from February to May when I leave again or must the payment cover the whole time the contract is going?

5 years ago

Paulie *********

Book him, Danno.

5 years ago

Ryan ********

Yes. You have 15 days to complete your COE application or you need to start a new one.

5 years ago

Josef ********

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@Ryan *******

Thank you for the fast answer, but will they allow me to do the second part of the COE if there is still missing something in part one?

5 years ago

Ryan ********

@Josef *******

sorry i misread your post. Do you already have your STV (Visa) or you're applying for it still? if you don't have your Visa there is no point in starting the COE process. Wait until you have your visa as you need to upload a picture of it in part 1 of the COE process.

5 years ago

Josef ********

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@Ryan *******

In Italy its different, I need to apply for the COE first than I can apply for the Visa, they told me so when I called the embassy

5 years ago

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