Retirement visas & police records

[jon]

Hi all I have been reading comments regarding visa's multiple entry, retirement etc, what I would like to know is, it states over here in the uk that you have to declare any wrong doings ie police record, what would prevent someone retiring to Thailand.

[Big Boy]

I've just retired and moved to Thailand using the non-immigrant O route, and I haven't declared anything to anybody - not that I've got anything to hide.

[SunandFun]

I imagine they are screening Sex Offenders and Felons. So if you get the Police Report see what turns up and discuss this with the authorities. Should not be a surprise. But if you have lessor offenses, misdemeanors, IMO should not be a problem. Also looking for unresolved issues. Others may know more.

[moja]

If you apply in your home country for a A-O visa then a police check is required; however if you apply for a 12 month extension of a non-O visa here in Thailand then no police check is needed.

[advocate]

If you apply in your home country for a A-O visa then a police check is required; however if you apply for a 12 month extension of a non-O visa here in Thailand then no police check is needed.

Correct. I applied in Thailand for my extension and no record check was required.

[Big Boy]

If you apply in your home country for a A-O visa then a police check is required; however if you apply for a 12 month extension of a non-O visa here in Thailand then no police check is needed.

Yes, I think that is also what I was saying.