Will a past criminal conviction affect my friend's retirement visa application for Thailand?
Nov 2, 2022
2 years ago
Richard *******
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquired about the implications of a 30-year-old criminal conviction on a friend's application for a retirement visa in Thailand. Responses generally indicated that it should not pose a problem if applying for a NON-O visa, especially if done from inside Thailand. However, a NON-OA visa may require a police check, which could potentially complicate matters. It was suggested to enter Thailand on an exemption and apply for the NON-O visa locally, as that process involves fewer checks. Additionally, a basic Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check from the UK would suffice for an OA visa application.
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