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Can I use a criminal record clearance from my current state of residence for a Thailand retirement visa?

Retirement Visa Criminal Record Clearance Visa Documentation Thailand Immigration National vs. State Checks

Mar 31, 2021

5 years ago

Joanne *****************

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Does anyone know if the criminal record clearance for supporting docs for a retirement visa can be from the USA state you’re currently in or should it be where your permanent residence is (even if you haven’t lived there)?

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The discussion revolves around whether a criminal record clearance needed for a retirement visa in Thailand must come from the applicant's permanent residence state or their current state of residence. Several contributors shared their experiences, indicating that local/state checks from their current location were accepted. Thus, it appears that a national criminal check or clearances from local authorities of your current residency are sufficient for this visa application.

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Gene **********

I did local Sheriff! Doesn’t matter permanent residence!

5 years ago

Michael *********

I went to local sherif department for state clearance and did fbi fingerprint check separately and submitted both.

5 years ago

Kenny ********

I am from Los Angeles and for my oa visa I went to lapd, got a printout and took it to the Thai Consulate Ion Larchmont

5 years ago

Bobby ********

I think it's a national criminal check

5 years ago

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