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Do I need a letter of no criminal record for a retirement visa application in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Non-Immigrant Type O Visa No Criminal Record Requirement Visa Application Process Thailand Immigration Expat Information

Sep 22, 2017

7 years ago

Philip *********

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Am American on 6 month METV looking at 

Getting a retirement Visa. I see a requirement for a letter of verification of no criminal record . American consulate will not provide. If I apply while here it seems like a big hassle to get out of states ( FBI) . Does immigration here really require if I apply while in Chiang Mai . Other requirements not an issue .

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An American expat on a 6-month METV is looking to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand but is unsure about the requirement of a letter of verification of no criminal record, which the American consulate does not provide. Comments clarify that this letter is not necessary if applying for a Non-Immigrant Type O visa based on retirement directly in Thailand, but it's essential to ensure at least 15 days remain on the METV before application.

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Tod *********

You are confusing the requirements to get a Non-Immigrant Type O-A visa from a thai consulate in the US with what is required to go from a tourist visa to first a Non-Immigrant Type O <- (note there is not an A after that) and then to a yearly extension based on being over 50 (retirement).

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Robert *******

It's not a requirement for conversion into Non O based on retirement, be aware that you need at least 15 days left on your admitted to stay period to apply.

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Philip *********

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Thanks have 3 months left .

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