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

a day ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

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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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the possibility of obtaining a 10-year visa for living in Thailand, specifically the LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa. Responses indicate that various categories are available, including one for wealthy pensioners. Concerns about a criminal record are addressed, with several commenters suggesting that past minor offenses may not hinder the visa application process, particularly if the record is old or the crimes were not serious. It's suggested that background checks are conducted in Thailand, not in the applicant's home country, alleviating worries for those with minor 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.

17 hours ago

Bernard *********

What is the wealthy pensioner visa?🤦

21 hours ago

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.

a day ago

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,

a day ago

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?

a day ago

Graham ******

@Robert ********

police check required

a day ago

Terry ********

@Robert ********

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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Terry ********

Marty *********

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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.

a day ago

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

a day ago

Sabrena *********

@Tim ******

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

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Michael *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tim ******

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.

a day ago

Joseph *******

@Tim ******

Not for wealthy pensioners but yes for other categories.

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