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What are the steps for obtaining a background check for USA applicants applying for a visa to Thailand?

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Quick question for USA applicants: What did you do for the background check?

Since Thailand doesn't do apostilles, is it literally just a matter of uploading the raw FBI certificate PDF to the portal, or did you have to get it legalized?

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USA applicants seeking to provide a background check for their visa application to Thailand generally submit the raw FBI certificate directly to the portal. No apostille is required, and some users reported simply uploading the PDF. It is noted that experiences with the process may vary based on changes over time and individual circumstances.

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Better don't come to Thailand. Go to Israel. There are your Brothers and Mindset

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Marcel Wuersch What an odd and unwarranted response

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This was a little over 5 years ago during covid. Much more of a hassle than today

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I did the FBI rap sheet. My paperwork was accepted and my application says "pending final approval".

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Caitlin Sanchez Archibald which embassy was it?

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Went to my local PD. Got the document and uploaded to the Thai portal

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Jon Popow did you get any update from embassy yet?

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