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Can I apply for the O-X visa in Thailand with a criminal record from 2003 and 2017?

O-X Visa NON-O Visa Marriage Visa Long Term Visa Criminal Record Impact Retirement Visa Thai Immigration Policies

Aug 29, 2025

8 months ago

John *******

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Hello, I'm currently living in the US, looking to obtain a long term visa. I was interested in the long term O-X visa. I don't have any problems with the requirements, except that I have a misdemeanors from 2003 and 2017. No felonies. It says on the Thai website that I have to have a clean criminal record. Am I screwed? Any suggestions? I also could do a marriage visa down the road. Thanks for any input.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about obtaining a long-term O-X visa for Thailand despite having misdemeanors on their record from 2003 and 2017. They express concern about the requirement for a clean criminal record and seek advice on possible options. Commenters suggest considering other visa types, such as the NON-O visa based on retirement, and discuss the potential challenges of the O-X visa regarding criminal history.

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Do the Non-O if you are over 50, and get and agent to do it if you can afford 40k B

8 months ago

Darren *********

If you can afford the O-X why not a LTR or the Elite visa? Last I heard The O-X was almost never actually granted except for like 2 countries.

8 months ago

Max *************

As suggested above,go for the 90 days Non-O based on retirement, then extend it another year at the local immigration office as long as you meet financial requirements. You can always get married later and change the reason for next 1 year extension if you want. More paperwork,though.

8 months ago

Jesper *******

Have you consider the nonO retirement visa? With less requirements....you just need to extent it every year.....I'm married to a thai but I'm still using the nonO retirement route less hassle

8 months ago

Ken *********

I like the dtv visa option personally...

8 months ago

Chet *******

I believe they only go back 7 years. Get fingerprinted and send in with form and $18.00 to FBI. Also do on line much faster response

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