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Do I need to get an FBI report for permanent residency in Thailand?

Ronnie ******
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The Government Hotline says that they will announce this year's time frame for the permanent residence in September. So should I starts getting my FBI report?
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The government is expected to announce the time frame for applying for permanent residence in Thailand in September. A commenter mentioned that an FBI report is now a requirement for obtaining permanent residency, specifically for US citizens. Other comments detail the process of obtaining the FBI report, including fingerprinting and costs, and clarify that this report is necessary for permanent residence permits but not for regular 90-day reports.
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Bruce ***********
Bruce ***********
Why would I need a FBI report? New requirement?
Latrice ********************
Latrice ********************
Bruce Macdonald yes
Ronnie ******
Ronnie ******
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Bruce Macdonald only for US citizens
Latrice ********************
Latrice ********************
Ronnie Pony a criminal background check is now required for every new DTV, but the fbi part is USA specific
Bruce ***********
Bruce ***********
Ok I am US and got one right before I travelled here. So I assume I will need to update it when I do a 90 report or something? Thanks.
Ronnie ******
Ronnie ******
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Latrice DiFulvio Harrison thanks and noted
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Ronnie Pony you need it for a new DTV as of next week
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Bruce Macdonald no not for a 90 day report. You only need this for permanent residence permit
Alan **********
Alan **********
How can I get it
Bruce ***********
Bruce ***********
Alan Sinclair I had to go to a US PO and get finger-printed and pay something like $50. Not sure what you can do if in thailand?

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