Has anyone here obtained a FBI criminal record clearance to meet the requirements of an Non-O/A Visa? If so, how long did it take you to get it from the time you requested it?
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This post discusses obtaining an FBI criminal record clearance for a Non-O/A Visa in Thailand. Users share their personal experiences, noting that the process can be quick if fingerprinting is done in person, with some receiving results within 24 hours. Several commenters highlight that for a Non-O Visa, a police report might not be necessary, especially for those married to a Thai citizen. The conversation also touches on alternate methods for obtaining background checks and shares opinions on the differences between Non-O and Non-OA Visas.
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O would be a better option and quite much safer than oa as this in the past has been victim of changes and surveillance. To be honest most low class earners have this visa. Better not
Eric Duggan the burden of 800’ in a Thai account. Consider anyhow that Thailand has sharpen the tax rules. You have to file a declaration each year with supporting documents proving your income and tax paid in home country and foreign remittances. Documents from foreign government agencies have to be legalized. This was shorten abolished for year 2024 but now enforced again. Some are leaving the country due to the burden of documentation which have to be in English or Thai and often legalized. Notary stamp is not applicable as Thailand is not in the Haag convention (yet). If American or British I assume you can easily get this tax certificate from home country. If you are French well don’t consider
Bill Harrison When I did the OA a number of years ago, I submitted a clearance from the county sheriff and it was rejected - the embassy in Washington said the document had to come from either the FBI or the state police. I don't know if that's still the case.
I dunno…I do remember one time I arrived at jfk and was quizzed by the immigration if there was any insanity or mental issues in my family:after thinking a bit I did have to confess one of my family had married an American
Hey Eric, I did it recently. It’s super easy if you live in a place that allows you to get the fingerprinting in person. I was in New York. You just pay the first fee on the FBI website and take the barcoded email to a USPS office that provides the fingerprinting service(list of those offices are on the FBI website as well.)You have have to select that you want the results emailed to you. If you choose any other way, it can take weeks. However, once I got fingerprinted and paid the post office fee, which I think was $50, the results were emailed to me by the FBI within 24 hours. Just remember that both the FBI criminal check and the medical certificate that your doctor signs to clear you of those five weird disease diseases, both have a three month expiration date. So only do this when you have a firm idea of when you’re leaving? 
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