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Do I need an FBI background check for a Non-O marriage visa in Thailand?

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Sep 19, 2025
19 days ago
Bernard ***********
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I am currently in the usa we are waiting for my husband to get his usa citizenship before retiring on a non o marriage visa how long does it take for FBI check and will it have to be apostilled.what is the validation windows for the background check thank you
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The original inquiry concerns the need for an FBI check and its apostille for a Non-O marriage visa while waiting for a husband's U.S. citizenship. Comments indicate that an FBI check is not typically required for a Non-O visa based on marriage, and the validity period for background checks is generally six months.
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Kevin **********
It appears you are a same sex marriage and per Google Thailand recognizes same sex marriages now as of earlier this year so I'm assuming that would include for non-O marriage based Visa's also.
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J **************
Good luck getting citizenship from Trump
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Tom **********
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 well that's the dumbest statement of the day. President Trump doesn't issue citizenship, USCIS does.
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Bernard ***********
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@J *************
 no problem citizens test in December
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Julia *********
Wait, we need a FBI background check to get a visa for thailand?
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Chris *******
@Julia ********
 if you apply for an OA visa yes, a nonO no.
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Julia *********
@Chris ******
 what is the difference
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@Julia ********
 an OA VISA is 1yr visa, multientry. Requires heath, medical and police clearance.Only obtainable from an embassy using funds outside Thailand. A non-o visa is a 90 day visa requires no health insurance or clearances. You can apply at an embassy or incountry. Then when you are in Thailand you apply for yearly extensions.
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@Julia ********
 no
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6 months
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Pete *******
A Non O visa based on marriage does not require a FBI check.
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Bernard ***********
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@Pete ******
 thank you
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Lynnette *******
Why do you need FBI check? For non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai?
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Bernard ***********
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 it's required for a non citizen
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@Bernard **********
 Most people applying to get a visa for Thailand are non thai citizens so I'm not sure what you mean.
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Bernard ***********
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Now I have another question, if my husband a thi national dies and I am there on a marriage visa do I have to leave?
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@Bernard **********
 you would be able to stay up until the date of your current permission to stay stamp.
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@Bernard **********
 If your visa is based on a marriage, and your spouse dies, you can remain in Thailand until the end of your extension. After that you either need to apply for an extension based on a new reason, or leave Thailand.
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@Bernard **********
 if you are over 50 you could switch to retirement visa. That is also Non-O and doesn't need police check and insurance.
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Bernard ***********
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@Lynnette ******
 you were correct
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Bernard ***********
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Thanks for your help
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