@Dianne *********

you need to ask your Immigration if they accept an affidavit of income from the South African Embassy in Bangkok as proof of finances, in order to "change" from a touristic entry to the initial 90-days Non-Imm-O Retirement Visa inside Thailand. The official police order says that you indeed can! However the money MUST be a pension. Other income types will not be accepted

you could have gotten the 60-days extension on Immigration "based on family visit" showing them the Kor Ror 2 or 22 (whichever applies) your Thai marriage registry printout. You canget these 60 days once per entry

@Maksym **********

the 7 days stamp is not a "real" extension. It is an "application to extension denied" stamp that tells that you have 7 days to leave the kingdom. And these 7 days start on the same day the application gets denied, so I would be very careful to recommend this to anyone here in the group

AI Overview

How to Get the US FBI Background Check Certificate

To obtain a criminal record or police check certificate in the U.S., you'll generally need to request it from the FBI and potentially your local or state police department, depending on the specific requirements. The process involves submitting a request, often including fingerprints, and paying a fee.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. FBI Criminal History Check, Request:

You can request an "Identity History Summary Check" from the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division

Fingerprints:

You'll need to provide your fingerprints, typically on an FBI standard fingerprint card (FD-258)

Submission:

You can submit the request online or by mail, and you will need to pay a fee.

Processing:

The FBI will conduct a search of their criminal records database and provide you with a response.

2. Local/State Police Check:

Local Police: Contact your local police department or sheriff's office to inquire about obtaining a local criminal record check, says the U.S. Department of State.

State Law Enforcement: For state-level checks, contact the relevant state's law enforcement agency or department of public safety.

Fees and Procedures: Fees and procedures for local and state checks vary by jurisdiction.

3. Channelers (Optional), Expedited Service:

You can use an FBI-approved channeler for faster processing of your FBI Identity History Summary Check, according to expat groups.

Channeler Role:

The channeler will handle the fingerprinting, submission, and payment, then forward the results to you.

4. Specific Requirements:

Visa/Immigration:

If the certificate is for visa or immigration purposes, you may need to follow specific procedures or obtain additional documentation, such as an apostille

Other Countries:

If the certificate is for use in another country, you may need to have it authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, says the U.S. Embassy in that specific country

Individual Review:

Individuals can request a copy of their own criminal history record from the California Department of Justice to review for accuracy and completeness.

@Philip **********

that depends if the Immigration officers you are dealing with like you nose, your shoes, your walk and your attitude. If you are lucky you will meet officers willing to be lenient to you 😉

@Kunrat ****************

no you don't need this proof

Simon Gloede . . . You can’t extend your stay permit with 30 more days AFTER the initial 60 days

Because AFTER the 60 days, you are already in “overstay”

You must visit Immigration and buy the 30-days extension of the stay permit for 1900 Baht BEFORE the 60-days stay permit expires, and not AFTER it expired

@Dave ********

yes, absolutely, you can use their Facebook page. You might even get a much faster reply

@Duncan ******

Thailand is just going on-par with other countries. In my home country for example, a tourist cannot open a bank account. Never in decades before could

@Joe *********

yes Sir. That's what the rules say. You CAN get deported. If you can show a flight ticket with a departure date of the same day or next day, you can expect some leniency. But it is not guaranteed