Can you enter Thailand with criminal convictions from another country?

Feb 27, 2024
9 months ago
Sharne ********
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Can you get into Thailand with criminal convictions?

Coming from NZ and convictions are driving related and most over 7 years ago.
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Individuals with criminal convictions may still enter Thailand, especially if the offenses are old and related to driving. Most tourist or exempt visas do not require criminal record checks. However, specific visas like the retirement visa may ask for a record report. It's important to note that unless one is wanted for serious crimes, prior convictions are typically not a barrier for entry.
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Sharne ********
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Update - convictions are not mine, they are my partners. I am coming over for surgery and he will be my support person. I don't want to get all the way there a d they turn him away and I'm left there on my own.
Darren ******
It's a visa requirement here now ๐Ÿ˜‚
Paul *********
Most...... bwahahaa thats funny
Owain *********
Probably not, well hopefully, if it isn't an issue I hope as they develop they dont allow convicted people in. But knowing Thailand, if money is coming in they don't care.

Yours is driving so I highly doubt they will deny you
Have *******
@Owain ********
you hope someone is banned from Thailand for having a pasty driving offence? ๐Ÿ˜‚
Owain *********
@Have ******
not for a driving offence, no
Harris **********
No stress mate Ur fine enjoy your trip
Carlos *********
If you can go to other countries, you could go to Thailand. Retirement visa asks for a record report doc. Not visa exempt.
Chris *******
Criminal record checks are only on a few specific Visas.

Exempt and tourist visas do not require it.

Non-o do not require it either.

Unless of course you are wanted by interpol or something nasty...
David ******
@Chris ******
is correct.
Marc *********
Yes should not be an issue
Ady ******
Iโ€™ve got 2 jail sentences from the Uk never had a problem coming g to thailand itโ€™s never been flagged up or mentioned
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