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Can I Obtain a Criminal Record Check from Thai Authorities for an ED Visa Application?

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Mar 5, 2020
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Sa ****
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Hello everyone

I would like to apply for ED visa in Malaysia and it requires me a criminal record. As I won't go back to my home country in short term, my school suggests me can apply it from the Thai Royal Police. Does anybody know if it is correct? As I suppose criminal record is from home country? Does anyone has the experience of applying this?

Thank you for every advice in advance! 🙏😊
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The user inquires about the possibility of obtaining a criminal record from the Thai Royal Police for an ED visa application, given that they are unable to return to their home country soon. Several comments confirm that it is indeed correct to seek a criminal record check from Thai authorities, and that the requirement can often be met through the last country of residence rather than exclusively from one's home country.
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Reiner *********
As living in bkk register and then ask for a Thai record
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Jason *****
You normally need a criminal record check from the last country you resided in for the last 6 months. Not necessarily your home country
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Sa ****
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@Jason ****
 I have visited to Thai in the pass 6 months and stay almost 28 to 30 days every month. So am I qualified?
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 and he has not been in Thailand six months.
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James ********
What Thai Consulate did your school recommend you go to ?
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James ********
Hope we have been of assist to the OP

Good Luck with your Ed Visa application.

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Sa ****
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I just downloaded the checklist of KL and Penang of Malaysia they both required a criminal record of country of origin
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Sa ****
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@James *******
 KL and Penang.
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Reiner *********
Yes it's correct
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Reiner *********
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Reiner *********
Certificate of residency
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Reiner *********
But Google
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Reiner *********
I am not at home.. Only by phone
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Reiner *********
Immigration
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Reiner *********
The form you get their
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Sa ****
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Would you mind to share the link or website so I can check the details and do it right away? 🙇‍♂️
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Reiner *********
Passport copies and each 2 pictures
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Reiner *********
Yes do it quick
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Reiner *********
And can register you same time
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Reiner *********
He need to register him selves as well
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Reiner *********
With the chanote paper he can go himself es
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Reiner *********
But OK
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Reiner *********
Well he should
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Reiner *********
With a tax stamp
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Reiner *********
If its oy a renting contract he needs a power of attorney from the owner
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Reiner *********
He should know that
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Reiner *********
Easy
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Reiner *********
And his owner document or renting contract
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Reiner *********
OK then go with him together
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Reiner *********
Is he here
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Reiner *********
Easy
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Reiner *********
If he has not you need to visit immigration
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Reiner *********
No he need to have a online account first
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Reiner *********
Where are you from
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Reiner *********
Every foreigner
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Reiner *********
Normally the hotel does. But your friend had to do it as well
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Reiner *********
Yes
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Esay
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Reiner *********
Your friend need to give you a contract. A copy of his ownership of the condo. As he is stay here he need to go with you if not he need to give you a power of a Thorney. Copy passport. Visa. Departure card
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Reiner *********
Bangkok?
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Reiner *********
Well after 24 hours you need to be registered by law
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Reiner *********
Where you live
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Reiner *********
Easy
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Reiner *********
So first do the procedure of register
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Reiner *********
You need to be registered ! They will fine you 2000 if not
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Reiner *********
Yes but you need to register on it
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Reiner *********
But as you are here you can tell them you live here with a prove of your residency
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Sa ****
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Thank you! But I just downloaded the checklist of KL and Penang of Malaysia they both required a criminal record of country of origin. So is it correct if I can also just get it from Thai police? but I just come to Thai with 30 entry day passport as a tourist
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