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Do I need a letter of no criminal record for a retirement visa application in Thailand?
Retirement VisaNon-Immigrant Type O VisaNo Criminal Record RequirementVisa Application ProcessThailand ImmigrationExpat Information
Sep 22, 2017
9 years ago
Philip *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAm 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 .
Thanks
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 .
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
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).
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.
Philip *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks have 3 months left .
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