Criminal Record Check requirements for non immigrant O-A visa.

My question is what is required by the Thai Consulate in US to verify no criminal history. I have a letter from my state's DOJ saying 'my fingerprints did not identify any criminal history record maintained by this Bureau.' It then goes on to say that 'the response does not constitute a certified letter and cannot be used for an apostille.' Do I need a certified letter from the California DOJ to be sent to the Secretary of State's office to affix an apostille? Or will the letter that I have suffice?

I appreciate this group and the through answers you all have given me on previous questions.

Where can we get our marriage documents (certificate, State verified and USA government verified) translated into Thai for bank account opening and how much does it cost?

Hi I’m British and currently residing in Dubai how many months bank statements do dubai require to get a dtv visa for Muay Thai

Hello Guys I am preparing my documents and I am confused about one thing.

Your money is in your current account or invest account?

Can my 500k THB be in my invests?

I am in the process of doing the Thai non-immigrant retirement visa O. The guides that I have read (Siam Legal, Thai Embassy- Los Angeles) says that you can EITHER have a deposit of 800,000 baht for two months in a thai bank or show proof of 65,000 pension income. If I choose the latter, will they accept twelve months of deposit records of my social security to my US bank account (or will they accept a social security benefit statement) as proof of the income? Or, do I have to have the 65,000 baht deposited monthly to a thai bank and can only use the 65,000 baht requirement once I have been in the country and made twelve monthly deposits to a Thai bank? In other words, do I have to maintain 800,000 baht in a thai bank account for the first year then I can switch to the 65,000 baht income scheme?

My thanks for any serious responses to my question.

Hi, my wife and I are planning to move to Chiang Mai in January 2026. I am 52 and am going to apply for Non OA visa here in the UK. My wife however is 45 (she is also a UK citizen) and doesn’t qualify for a retirement visa. Am I right in thinking she would apply for a non O visa as a dependant here in the UK, the travel with me to Thailand and apply for an extension of the O at immigration in Thailand during her 90 day stay. Am I missing something obvious? We have all the financial means so that’s not an issue. Any advice would be welcome.

Hello all, would appreciate your input!

I am looking to apply for my DTV in a few months, through the Australian Canberra Embassy.

I've very recently started freelancing (less than a month ago), so my current income is still quite low (indefinite/permanent contract for $1000 AUD a month, but potential to increase with more clients in the coming months). I'll also definitely be able to fulfill the 500k THB requirement.

Does anyone have experience as a freelancer getting approved for your DTV, especially with a "lower" income?

Do I need the proof of funds (500k TBH) 3 months before or can I send the funds to an account the month before for example?

Please confirm that with an OA visa you do not need money in a Thai bank. Just proof you have either the 800k or the monthly 65k in a bank offshore. Cheers

2 questions about dtv

1. Do I have to have a flight booked as I don't want to book until I am approved. Anyway round this?

2. Does it matter what bank I use for 500k proof?