Retirement visa...

[razor]

After looking at the list of requirments to obtain a retirement visa O-A , as shown on this forum, can any one please clarify/explain..?, the following points,. (A ) item 2.3 a personal data form ( is this a special type of immigration form, if not what.? and where can i get one ..? )  ( 2 ) item 2.3  verification stating that the applicant has no criminal record issued from the country of his nationalty, ( again is this obtained from your home country embassy, if not where..?, ) sorry if the questions have been asked many times in the past . also i would like to if possible ask a few questions , direct to any one who has managed to obtain this retirement visa here in Thailand, its ok  looking at lists of requirements , but lists can't  talk back with advice and personal comments. Many thanks..

[hankc]

Hello razor, retirement visa O-A item item 2.3 is a personal data form issued by the Thai Embassy in the country where you wish to apply your visa. All you hve to do is fill up the form, that"s it. Secondly, verification of no criminal record ,

you have to get a statement from your country police stating that you do not have a criminal record. I do not know your country of origin but in Singapore this is a hassle.

As whether you can apply this visa in Thailand I think those with experience can answer this...Happy retirement..

[george]

Verification of no criminal record:

The verification from your country's police has to be verified by your Embassy in Bangkok.

[jayenram]

How long has this "verification of no criminal record" been a requirement for a retirement visa? I obtained my first retirement visa in August last year (after the age limit was reduced to 50) but was not asked for such a document.