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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
7 months ago
Bernard ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI 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
TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
J **************
Good luck getting citizenship from Trump
Tom **********
@J *************
well that's the dumbest statement of the day. President Trump doesn't issue citizenship, USCIS does.Bernard ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@J *************
no problem citizens test in DecemberReply to
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Julia *********
Wait, we need a FBI background check to get a visa for thailand?
Chris *******
@Julia ********
if you apply for an OA visa yes, a nonO no.Julia *********
@Chris ******
what is the differenceChris *******
@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.Reply to
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Phil ******
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Scott *********
6 months
Pete *******
A Non O visa based on marriage does not require a FBI check.
Bernard ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pete ******
thank youReply to
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Lynnette *******
Why do you need FBI check? For non-O visa based on marriage to a Thai?
Bernard ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lynnette ******
it's required for a non citizenLynnette *******
@Bernard **********
Most people applying to get a visa for Thailand are non thai citizens so I'm not sure what you mean.Bernard ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERNow I have another question, if my husband a thi national dies and I am there on a marriage visa do I have to leave?
Wannikea *********
@Bernard **********
you would be able to stay up until the date of your current permission to stay stamp.Phil ******
@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.Lynnette *******
@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.Bernard ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lynnette ******
you were correctBernard ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for your help
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