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Is a criminal record check required for a non-immigrant O visa application in Thailand?

Visa Types Non-O Visa Criminal Record Check Thailand Immigration Document Requirements Non-Immigrant Visa

John **********

asked Jul 16, 2023

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I note for a non-immigrant O-A visa application, evidence of no criminal record is required from your county of residence, but it appears is less clear if this is also needed for a non-O type application (which is what I will be doing). 

If it still necessary (and that would seem logical), what is the easiest way of downloading a non-O type application form, as to obtain a Certificate of Clearance from the police in Singapore where I currently live, one of their requirements is documentation to show the need for such a report to be produced. 

Thanks

Answer summary

The discussion addresses the requirements for a non-immigrant O visa application in Thailand, specifically questioning whether a criminal record check is mandatory. Comments indicate that most embassies do not require such a check for a non-O visa, and the process for obtaining necessary documentation in Singapore is described as primarily online with uncertainty about the need for forms. Additional insights reveal personal experiences with the visa process, stating that neither a criminal record check nor health insurance was required.

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Sean **********

I did non-O visa in march. No criminal record or health insurance required

3 years ago

Brandon ************

Most embassies do not require a criminal history check for a non-O visa. Singapore's system is completely online so I doubt there's a form you can download. Check with them to see if they require it and if they can provide you with a letter or something if they do require it.

If all else fails you can go to Thailand and apply for the non-O visa there.

3 years ago

John **********

Thanks for the fast answer, and my plan is to apply for a non-O visa in Thailand but I don't want to find out only then that I need to produce a police report from Singapore as getting one then will be troublesome to say the least and certainly require a return visit to SGP.

3 years ago

John **********

That's good to hear, thanks!

3 years ago

Brandon ************

@John *********

non-O visa application inside Thailand does not require a criminal history report. It's only sometimes required if you apply at an embassy outside of Thailand. The non-OA is ONLY available from your home country and has much more requirements than a non-O including criminal history and a health certificate.

3 years ago