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What is the fastest way to obtain an AFP police check and apply for my visa to Thailand through culinary school?
Applying for a Australian AFP police check seems to take ages, I’m as clean as a whistle, I need to then apply for my visa. I’m applying for my Visa through culinary school for cooking. They have told me I need a police check Australia wide.
15 days for the AFP check
Another 10 days minimum for the visa on top of that.
Any other faster way to get things done??
About us info:
Im 39yrs old
Mother is 69yrs old
Daughter 13yrs old.
I’m waiting around in Airbnbs in Australia as I had to sell and move out of my place.
Any idiot negative comments will be ignored.
15 days for the AFP check
Another 10 days minimum for the visa on top of that.
Any other faster way to get things done??
About us info:
Im 39yrs old
Mother is 69yrs old
Daughter 13yrs old.
I’m waiting around in Airbnbs in Australia as I had to sell and move out of my place.
Any idiot negative comments will be ignored.
Answer summary
The user is currently waiting for an Australian AFP police check necessary for their visa application while staying in Airbnbs after relocating. They're applying for a visa to Thailand through a culinary school, which requires a nationwide police check and has overall processing times of at least 25 days. The user seeks advice on faster alternatives while managing frustrations with the waiting time and dealing with family logistics.
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Paul **********
The police check are a new thing, so I doubt many here have any info regarding that
Cat ********
Just out of curiosity, did you need to submit a proof of Australian citizenship for any of your application?
Rodger ********
Why are you doing OA visa?
Get the non O 90 day retirement visa, much easier,quicker and cheaper visa,allows you to come to Thailand. Open a bank account yourself and much cheaper to get an agent to get retirement visa
Get the non O 90 day retirement visa, much easier,quicker and cheaper visa,allows you to come to Thailand. Open a bank account yourself and much cheaper to get an agent to get retirement visa
Steve *******
Rodger Walker She's not doing an OA visa. I'm guessing it's a DTV soft power via cooking classes, or possibly an ED visa.
Peter *********
Rodger Walker she's under 50 years of age cannot do
Louise *******
OPRodger Walker is this possible if I’m on my 39yrs old? My daughter is 13yrs old mother is 69yrs old
Rodger ********
Louise Black ok my apologies ,didn't realise your under 50.
Louise *******
OPRodger Walker that’s ok, thank you for your help anyway
Louise *******
OPDoes a pensioner also have to apply for a Police check and how about a child who’s a teen?
Sounds stupid but nothing surprises me
Sounds stupid but nothing surprises me
Phil *******
Louise Black try being a Thai wanting to visit Australia
Louise *******
OPumm 🤔 well I’m Australian and I’m speaking about going to Thailand… so that’s irrelevant
Gregory *********
Louise Black It is 10x as hard as what you are going through is what is meant. We have it easy getting visas for Thailand, even though you think it is hard it is far easier and processed far faster than the reverse route.
Paul ********************
Louise Black depends what visa.. The O-A retirement visa you do..a child no
Many countries require police certs before letting people live there long term who are not permanent residents
Many countries require police certs before letting people live there long term who are not permanent residents
Louise *******
OPPaul Anthony McDermott
I’m 39yrs old so I don’t qualify for the retirement visa, I can only do the cooking school visa I believe
I’m 39yrs old so I don’t qualify for the retirement visa, I can only do the cooking school visa I believe
Louise *******
OPPaul Anthony McDermott yes I looked at that however it’s $27,000 AUD and likely the same for a child
Paul ********************
Louise Black you can do a Thai elite visa if you have the cash.. Upto a 20 year visa..
Peter *********
How clean as a whistle as Australia 🇦🇺 imported criminals lol 😆
Louise *******
OP@Peter ********
squeaky 👌
John **********
Nope you just have to be patient, there's no shortcuts
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