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Will a criminal record affect my retirement visa in Thailand?
How hard do they look at your criminal record? I have a bunch of CDS arrest (24 total ) 😬when i was younger, the last was in 2009, will that affect a retirement visa?
Answer summary
The conversation discusses concerns about the impact of a criminal record on obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand. The consensus is that for a Non-O visa, there is generally no background check, while a Non-OA visa may require checks if applied for in the home country. Users share experiences indicating that old, non-violent offenses usually do not affect visa applications, especially if there are no recent convictions. Many suggest that once a conviction is old enough (typically over 10 years), it may not adversely impact visa eligibility.
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Terary **********
In the US I went to the local town hall, or whatever the city building is called and had the print out a statement that said I had no open cases.
Over the years I've had a few arrests but not in that town or state. I imagine all you need is an official looking document that says you have nothing.
Over the years I've had a few arrests but not in that town or state. I imagine all you need is an official looking document that says you have nothing.
Anthony *******
Why publicise
Kevin **********
Curious was that 24 separate arrests or 24 counts on 1 arrest?
John ********
OP@Kevin *********
you sound like an idiotKevin **********
@John *******
LOL 😆 😂 🤣 Says the oxy addict wanting to know if he can get a visa with 24 drug convictions. Yea you're a real brain trust of a think tankKevin **********
@Dam***
Morath It's called "opposition research". I also learned you are looking to get a retirement visa. How much you willing to bet I can have my father in law have that denied or revoked?Damien ********
@Kevin *********
you can’t even read or comprehend… I didn’t say I know any government officials in Thailand. I said they wouldn’t stop anyone from coming there or obtaining a visa if the person had a police record from the past that had been spent…. Do u understand yet…. I’ve never mentioned a partner on this site in any questions…no more from me…you are not worth any more of my time..if u respond I will not read it … out …. Chokdee kharpKevin **********
@Damien *******
You don't know any custom, police or immigration officers in Thailand or you wouldn't be asking retirement visa questions on a FB page for you and your "partner" (wink wink) because if you did they would fill your Square Head in on how corrupt Thailand is. Which begs the question have actually ever been there?Damien ********
@Kevin *********
I know no custom or police or immigration officer in Thailand will know or find a persons criminal record if that person is British or Australian as records are cleared in those 2 countries after 11 years in Britain and 10 years in Australia if the person has no convictions in that time. I know at least 5 expats with records that have lived in Thailand for decades without any problems with visas or Thai authorities concerning their past.But you would condemn people forever without forgiveness….Buddhists believe that forgiveness is the remedy to anger..you forgive an offender when aroused by compassion…..so as your an expert on Thailand you will be aware that the Thai government will distribute 1,000,000 free cannabis plants across the country allowing people to grow their own “pot” at home and that you can buy marijuana at shops in Bangkok now… legally…. How cool is that ?! Mr Squarehead ??Kevin **********
@Damien *******
Depends how and who reports it and where in the chain of command it's reported and again by who. A lieutenant of Chao Pho could have anyone turned away at customs or their visa immediately revoked, record or not. You must be chronically clueless to not grasp how Thailand worksDamien ********
@Kevin *********
rubbish…plenty of expats in Thailand have a police record in their country of origin…if their record is over 10 years old with no convictions since the record is SPENT!! And to have CDS convictions does not make the person a dealer .your auniformed square headKevin **********
@John *******
There's no way Thai government would issue a visa to chronic drug dealer if they are made aware of it.John ********
OP@Kevin *********
what’s oxy,and the visas no problem
Ken ********
24 in total, wow, did you stay in the same vicinity waiting to get arrested.
Ken ********
Recently, all people arrested and jailed for cannabis possession were released when cannabis became legal here last month or so.
Danny *************
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe those convictions expire at some point. I have a 40 year old friend with a clean CRB, and he has managed to get work visas without problems. He was much naughtier than you... Try applying for an ACRO check online and you can see for yourself. About £30 I think.
Benjamin ********
Thank you for the entertaining post for my Monday morning
John ********
Druggie
Damien ********
@John *******
yes please… got anything good for sale?John ********
John ********
OP@John *******
your momma,if you know herJohn ********
@John *******
Yeah, I do... hence why I'm not a druggie.John ********
@Bradley *********
Well I don't know if he's an asshole. Just a druggie.
Brad **********
@John *******
Just an AssholeDamien ********
CDS is not a major crime is it ?? In Australia your police record ( conviction s) are spent after 10 years if you have no more convictions. Look up how long your record remains open in you country or state….yours it over 13 years ago ….forget about it !
Russell *******
What is CDS ? Only Americans will understand that .
Damien ********
@Russell ******
I’m Aussie… it means Controlled Dangerous SubstanceRussell *******
@Damien *******
thanks 🙏
John *********
Fk me. All getting a bit philosophical. I got retirement visa, no one asked for police clearence. Then married visa. Same.
Lee *************
Over 10+ years spent since last conviction, you should be ok 👍🏾
Kuan ******
Criminal checks only if u get married to a Thai .. so stay single 👍
Jo **********
@Kuan *****
no, i just got married no criminal checkKuan ******
@Jo *********
sigh.. different country different treatment again.. Singaporean need criminal check clearance before marriage to Thai- probably tit for tat as we do the same to Thais 🤣🤣🤣John *********
@Jo *********
Same.Jeremy ********
@Kuan *****
and if you want to purchase the TEV
Lisa ********************
If you apply for CRB from UK you can choose basic, which is only the last 5 years. Is accepted for OA visa. Costs £23. Apply online.
Wayne *******
No problem, my history is very bad lol
Jim ***********
My Scottish checks came back clear......was surprised
Garrett ***********
24 is a lot. Generally from what I've seen, unless it's recent and violent it won't affect you. I helped someone a few months ago get a Non-OA in the US, he had an felony armed robbery conviction 20+ years ago and they didn't care.
11 years without any issues I'd assume you're fine, only way to know for sure is apply and find out though.
11 years without any issues I'd assume you're fine, only way to know for sure is apply and find out though.
John ********
OP@Garrett **********
it’s actually 13 ***
years,I really don’t think they’ll care because they are old…
Jeremy ********
You lived the YOLO life and now you’re worrying about the future…amazing
John ********
OP@Jeremy *******
who’s worried I’m retired I don’t worry bout shit anymore ,lolJeremy ********
@John *******
nobody is ever truly retired…you might take a 5-10 year sabbatical before you will want to do something to break up the day to dayJeremy ********
@John *******
nope do youJohn ********
OP@Jeremy *******
do you know how to get bent ?Jeremy ********
@John *******
you will see…I’ve retired 4x and got bored after 2 years so I go back to workJohn ********
OP@Jeremy *******
the all knowing one has spoken… 🤣🤣
Miguel *************
@Jeremy *******
what’s the purpose of your comment, really?Jeremy ********
@Miguel ************
the duality of life…young and not caring to old and wondering if my past will haunt me…it’s purely philosophical, do you understand???Jeremy ********
@Miguel ************
you’re still being mean and angry towards me, which I have no idea why…I have answered your questions, but you refuse to answer my questions…you evade my questions while still being venomous towards me to stoke your ego…I still have no idea why you commented on my comment in the first place…please stop being angry and mean towards meMiguel *************
@Jeremy *******
I’m sure you are not in denial and know perfectly well what you have done. It’s ironical because your original comment was about being responsible but you refuse to take responsibility for your actions. Have a good evening.Jeremy ********
@Miguel ************
once again you came across as angry and hateful in your interactions with me…why is that, how did I hurt you…why are you taking your aggression out on me? Please make me understand youMiguel *************
@Jeremy *******
your “amazing” at the end speaks volumes. Think what you like of mine, of course.Jeremy ********
@Miguel ************
that’s your take on it…I mean your comments come across as hateful and mean…am I correct in my thinking,that you are are deceitful and mean person based on your interactions with me?Miguel *************
@Jeremy *******
it does not come across as a philosophical observation at all, more like a judgmental frowning because you disapprove of his past behavior.
Shaun *******
@Jeremy *******
you said it perfectly well. They always say the past will haunt you one day, but certain people don't believe that
Mark ********
@Shaun ******
I often wonder if we are haunted by past-lives or the sins of our ancestors. I have always lived a genuine, honest life and it still consistently kicks me in the nuts every chance it gets. No matter how much I try, I struggle, while watching scammers breeze by. It really makes you wonder if everything is ass-backwards now.
Jhon *******
@Mark *******
this too will pass
Greg ********
@Jeremy *******
people do change
Stuart *********
There is no background check for a retirement visa - non O anyway. There is if you apply for a Non OA in your home country.
Sorry have no idea what CDS is.
Sorry have no idea what CDS is.
John ********
OP@Stuart ********
thank you , I see it mentioned sometimes but not in others so I thought I’d askGarrett ***********
@Stuart ********
Possession of controlled substance
Nick *******
@Garrett **********
Drug Dealer
Michael ********
@Garrett **********
i got loads of them from younger days also 5555Garrett ***********
@Michael *******
Haha how we change as our hair starts to fall outStuart *********
@Garrett **********
Ah ok. You learn something new everyday here 😀Activity
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