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Is a Criminal Background Check Required for the Non-O Visa at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane?
I was told that the Thai Embassy in Vientiane does require a criminal background check when applying for the Non O visa. It was previously reported here that the place to go to obtain such a check is in Bangkok, for those of us that prefer to not make a trip to Bangkok another solution is to visit the local Thai police Forensic Science office. They will do the background check for 100 baht, but I regretfully learned it takes 1-2 weeks for the report. Anyhow I hope that information may help others.
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The Thai Embassy in Vientiane requires a criminal background check for the Non-O visa application. An alternative to obtaining this check in Bangkok is to visit a local Thai police Forensic Science office, which charges 100 baht for the report, although it may take 1-2 weeks to receive it.
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Christopher ************
Do all consulates require a background check for a non o or just Vientiane?
Brian *********
I always get a non O from the Thai embassy 90 days never been asked for this,£10,000in a bank account return air ticket and proof of resident in the UK and state pension
Tim *****
OPat the Jomtien immigration office I was told by immigration officers that a criminal background check is not needed. Regardless, I visited the tourist police in Pattaya to ask for help on the check, they said go to immigration. So I arrive in Udon and visit the immigration office. They directed me to the local forensics office where I paid 100 baht then to learn the report will come a week or so later.
Tod *********
Most due if it's based on being over 50 (retirement)
Tod *********
To get a 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 (retirement) you are correct Vientiane requires a police background check.
Thanx for the heads up about alternate places to get one in thailand.
Thanx for the heads up about alternate places to get one in thailand.
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