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Does a criminal record automatically disqualify you from obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
hi everyone so if your criminal check/police check/acro isn't clean (eg you have a conviction for driving offence)is that mean automatic refusal for the dtv visa ?
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The conversation discusses the impact of having a criminal record on obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand. The general consensus is that not all criminal records automatically lead to a visa denial; factors such as the severity and nature of the offense play a crucial role in the decision. Participants express uncertainty about how different offenses, especially driving-related ones, are treated and highlight that recent and serious crimes may be taken more seriously by immigration authorities. It's suggested that checking with the Thai embassy for precise regulations is advisable.
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Rick *********
Check with the Thai government to get a correct answer
YU**
Are traffic violations considered criminal offenses in your country?
Anonymous *************
OPYUZA yes it is mate
Jay ******************
YUZA In the UK, it is a criminal offence to keep an untaxed vehicle on a public road, even if the vehicle is simply parked and is not being driven.
YU**
@Jay *****************
oh my God. I am so grateful as a south east asian nationality😂Anonymous ******************
It’s a brilliant addition from Thailand. The country doesn’t want criminals or people with dodgy records to come here. Most people I’ve spoke to have welcomed this. The tighter the rules the better for everyone legitimately on a DTV.
Next they should review those currently on the visa to make sure they are still appropriate
Next they should review those currently on the visa to make sure they are still appropriate
Jay ******************
Anonymous participant 277 The question related to criminal records. As you know, there is no requirement for a DTV holder to be currently enrolled upon a qualifying course (Soft Power) or to be currently employed (Workcation). You need to ensure these people you speak to also know this. Providing they exist of course.
BronzeWa*********
Depends on the driving offense.
Robert *************
I don't think a driving offence would count for much, I think they're looking more for drunkenness, violence and fraud
Richard ******
I think any crimes against goats is automatic denial 😂😂😍
Ian **********
Have you actually received your Police Certificate? Under the ACRO step-down rules, it will likely not be listed unless it is very recent. Other visa groups that require a CRC say they are only interested in serious crimes involving violence or offences that mean you go to prison etc.
Helyn *******
Surely if they are spent they can’t list them?
Anonymous ******************
Am currently on DTV and have a driving offence from 10 years ago next year. Am hoping this don’t cause issues when I need to reapply in 2030.
Anonymous ******************
There will no be reapplying, the DTV is a one time thing as we know
Jay ******************
Anonymous participant 277 You need to point the group to your source of information.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 277 you made that up
Bob **********
Anonymous participant 903 Slowly Grasshopper that’s a long way off hope you don’t get bought up in the mess before then
Christian **********
The fact you have to ask - and anonymously - is telling.
Jay ******************
@Christian *********
Troll is trying to cause unease for anyone with a criminal record intending to apply for a DTV.
Winston ************
There's a good reason they're asking for it now, don't you think?
Anonymous ******************
Its only serious offences they are interested in with immagration checks. You think they care if you have a dropping litter offence 🤣🤣 They want ti know you are not a risk.
Greg ********
I suspect it's going to be down embassy to embassy. The retirement "O-A visa applied for in your home country also needs a criminal background check. I suspect it's going to be a very similar list to that one. No idea what's on it.
David *******
I would imagine that if they are asking for criminal record, it will matter, but no one outside the embassy can actually say.
Robert ***********
Well if the driving offense was recent and included running over 6 kids and a disabled person in a wheelchair chair while under the influence, you may want to reconsider.
Honestly I dont think anyone knows.
If you had a DWI/DUI they may just deny so they dont have to take a chance.
Honestly I dont think anyone knows.
If you had a DWI/DUI they may just deny so they dont have to take a chance.
Knowledgeabl************
I guess it depends on the driving offence…… no one here can answer yet we can only give opinions
Outgoing*********
No they consider the offense, how long etc. It is not just a blanket NO if you have a record.
Severity of the crime, nature of it, are all considered.
Severity of the crime, nature of it, are all considered.
Will ************
No idea but it also lists all your current charges that have not so far gone to court or been resolved
Greg ********
@Will ***********
as far as I can tell, it's going to list crimes in the UK that would be considered "Spent" under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act in the UK.
Knowledgeab***********
@Will ***********
If a person is charged for anything crime it’s a mandatory court date.Jay ******************
Is that what you hope?
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