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Is it true that there is a 10-year visa for living in Thailand, and will a criminal record affect my application?

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Dec 17, 2024

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Michael *******

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Hi. New here . First post. I heard there is now a 10 year visa for living in Thailand. Is this true? 

I have a criminal record. Not a bad one and not within 5 years. 

Will this prevent me from living in Thailand?

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A new Long Term Resident (LTR) visa does exist for living in Thailand, which can be applicable for various circumstances. Concerns about having a criminal record are mentioned, but several users suggest that minor records, especially those not recent or serious, may not hinder your application process. It's noted that background checks are conducted in Thailand, typically not requiring detailed personal history from your home country. Additionally, individuals with older or less severe offenses generally report no issues with obtaining visas, and it might be beneficial to explore options for expunging any convictions.

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Benjamin *********

You may want to consider getting the criminal conviction removed/expunged from your record. The waiting period prior to application will depend on your country.

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Bernard *********

What is the wealthy pensioner visa?🤦

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Von ******

Do you have an Australian Passport? If so, then your prior Criminal status should not be an issue… usually can’t obtain a Passport if you have been convicted of Violence or Robbery offences from my understanding.

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Jonnie *******

There is unlikely to be any issue with your criminal convictions as you mentioned they are not serious, over 10 years convictions are often considered spent anyway depending on offense, I have been staying here on visa based on marriage, and also retirement visa and wasn’t asked for any police checks. Depending on the conviction some convictions can be removed in as little as 7 years and can also be requested to be removed particularly if you were under 18 at the time of offense, this how it used to work in Scotland anyway,

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Robert *********

For those visas requiring a background check, what do they look for besides criminal record or bankruptcy issues? Do they check interactions with Facebook or other social media sites? How deep do they go into your personal life, does anyone know?

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Graham ******

@Robert ********

police check required

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Terry ********

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not deep. At one point they were trying to get people to give their social app information but it was voluntary. They gave up on that.

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Deniz **********

Background checks done generally in Thailand. Not in your home country. No worries if you want to apply for a long term visa.

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Benoit *********

@Deniz *********

True they do with me 3 years ago for me getting 'O'

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Tim *******

i assume you talking about LTR visa there are various categories depending on your circumstances i got wealthy pensioner which was relatively easy i dont recall them even asking about criminal record (i didnt have to prove anything) you can go to the online application to see what you need search BOI LTR thailand

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Lucia *********

do they require you to show a yearly lease agreement? I know they don’t have a minimum stay requirement but curious to know if they requested a primary address in Thailand?

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Lucia *********

I like the LTR since it’s done online, did you end up using an agent?

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Sabrena *********

for the wealthy pensioner visa, how long before you have to invest the required $500k?

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Michael *******

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I have no idea what visa is what yet. I am looking to go and live/retire in Thailand at end of next year. Just want to know what I need to do. I will have income and money in the bank.

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Joseph *******

Not for wealthy pensioners but yes for other categories.

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Derek *************

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@Bullock ********

no. Was interested in the the 10 year visa part. No record here.

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Bullock *********

@Derek ************

You another criminal coming to Thailand?

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