Answered8 months ago
Do I need a criminal clearance certificate for a retirement Non-O visa in Thailand?
My wife and I are moving to the Kingdom next month. I want to apply for retirement-o visa and have yet to see any mention of criminal clearance certification rqd for this type visa. Thank you
Answer summary
The general consensus among community responses is that a criminal clearance certificate is not required for the Non-O visa (Retirement visa). Several commenters mentioned that while the Non-O visa does not have this requirement, the Non-OA visa does. It's advisable to apply for the Non-O visa before arriving in Thailand to facilitate opening a bank account, but specific requirements may vary depending on the country of application.
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SupportiveC***********
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Paddy **********
Don't need a visa for the KINGDOM of Fife
John **********
@Paddy *********
lol. But it can be a difficult place to leave once you enterPaddy **********
@John *********
no very friendly area is Fife i know I'm onePaddy **********
@John *********
St Andrews my home townJohn **********
@Paddy *********
lived there for a number of years
Tim ********
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Mick ******
Look online and all the questions are on the application form. I recommend you answer truthfully. Good luck.
Graham *******
Retirement O visa not required. This visa you should start the process before arriving that way you can open a Thai bank account. If you go for an OA visa you will required police report and health insurance
John *********
Only required if you apply in your home country
Graham ******
John Nielson The Non-O can be applied for at "home" and does not have these requirements
Brook ********
Get the Non-O visa.
It’s less onerous and gives you options.
The Non-OA presents difficult and unnecessary challenges
It’s less onerous and gives you options.
The Non-OA presents difficult and unnecessary challenges
GrayHe******
I have some spent convictions from some 40 years ago in my maiden name. Any idea if I'd need to declare them?
James *********
GrayHeron792 no police check/clearance needed with the Non Immigrant O visa.
Sunshine **********
We were asked , as we did the LTR visa for 10 years, that needs police clearance.
Goldie ********
Sunshine here 🤗 I received my LTR visa in April 2025, and it was not required. even though I got it just in case they did not ask for it.
Marty *********
Sunshine here 🤗 I have a pensioner LTR. I did not need a criminal background check. I've never seen it in the requirements. I got my LTR visa while in Thailand. If you do it through a Thai consulate then possibly they have their own requirements.
Dca *****
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Sunshine **********
Marty Pollard we got ours in June 2025, it was a major requirement.
Robert *********
Sunshine here 🤗 different visa, different rules.
John ********
Only required for OA, not O
John **********
The Non-O visa doesn't require police clearance or insurance. Apply for it before you travel so you can open a bank account once you arrive
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OP@John *********
thank you. Would this scenario work if we are 3 werks from leaving Michigan?still apply for it before we leave? Appreciate everyone's input
John **********
@Author ***************
the problem with waiting to apply after you arrive is the bank account and if you arrive on a visa exempt stamp you won't be able to open one to transfer in the funds needed to apply. 3 weeks should be enough time but it depends which consulate you will apply throughAttagirl ******
@John *********
what do you mmean about NON - O ?John **********
@Attagirl *****
the Non-O visa based on being over 50 in this specific case but there are many different Non-O visa types, the O stands for Other
Barath *******
Attagirl Luna, we will be applying online
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Gerald *******
Attagirl Luna contact the Thai Consulate nearest you.
Attagirl ******
@John *********
Anyway, thank you so much for such information it is very informative. now I need to find out what are those exactly requirements ThanksJohn **********
@Attagirl *****
yes of course, you must meet the requirements to apply for all types of visas. Your best starting point to find out about the various visa options is your local Thai embassy websiteAttagirl ******
@John *********
I see is there a requirement to comply to get Non O visa ? or how much it cost ?
Jack ********
Not required
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