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Will a misdemeanor obstructing justice affect my retirement visa application for Thailand?

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Jun 27, 2024

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James **********

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I have a small misdemeanor on my record from 2018. It was obstructing justice. Will that prevent me from getting a retirement visa?

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Having a misdemeanor, such as obstructing justice, typically should not prevent you from obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand. Many comments suggest that if you apply for the retirement visa within Thailand, no criminal record check is required, particularly for the NON-O visa. However, some users caution that it could be scrutinized if you apply from your home country, although opinions vary.

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Rok ********

No criminal record check for Non-O (only for non - ox and possibly non-oa)

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Peter *********

NO

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Troy ******

If you apply in Thailand they don't require a police report. I had a few charges so I applied here. Looks better than showing convictions

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Albert *******

It’s possible it may come under scrutiny if you apply for the retirement visa in your home country . The same like with the necessity to have health insurance. But if you where to come to Thailand and apply for your visa here, then I seriously doubt anyone would care . I’m no expert by any means and just assuming my ASSUMPTION is correct . 😉

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Brandon ************

that's only if you apply for the non-OA visa in your home country. One of the requirements is a criminal background check. The non-O visa does not have such a requirement.

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yeah that’s what I was saying and thinking

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Brandon ************

you can get the non-O your home country too. No background check

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cool , didn’t know that was possible . Good for him then .

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James **********

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Thank you Albert!

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Stuart *********

No.

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Thank you Stuart.

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