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Do I need to hand draw both copies of the marriage visa map, or can I photocopy one?
Drawn map for Marriage visa. Does both the 2 copies need to be hand drawn, or I can draw 1st, then photocopy the 2nd copy?
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The discussion focuses on the requirement for hand-drawn maps for marriage visa applications in Thailand. Users express varying experiences with the immigration offices regarding whether both copies of the map need to be hand-drawn or if photocopies are acceptable. Some suggest that while photocopies may work at certain offices, others strictly require hand-drawn versions. There are also mentions of different offices having different rules, and advice to consult the local immigration office for their specific requirements.
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Wolf ******
You can use a copy of the first.
You need to sign the copy with a blue pen (as all copies you submit).
You need to sign the copy with a blue pen (as all copies you submit).
Amanda ******
It can depend on which office you ask, but I just took a colour copy of my hand drawn map.
TerranceBrdge ********
Note Chiang Rai immigration didn't accept Google maps. Had to be hand drawn
TerranceBrdge ********
Hand draw both copies. Immigration will give you a scale A4 to draw your map. The roads have to be double lined, not perfect just high lite land marks and road numbers like AH3 or 4008
Lively*******
I never understand the hand drawing map requirements. Using Google map print would be a much more accurate way. . But this is Thailand. Their rules
Lively*******
6 years ago. We had to draw the map several times before it was approved. Because we forgot some side roads and a
I get fed up with the mountains of documentation, every year. . And went for retirement instead
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on the Way to our Home. 🤣I get fed up with the mountains of documentation, every year. . And went for retirement instead
John **********
LivelyElk9857 many offices want a hand drawn map for retirement too
Mikkel *******
LivelyElk9857 at my immigration they have refused both google maps print, and the hand drawn one I did from home. They wanted me to make it there and then.
I suspect it's not so much about the maps accuracy. Anyone can print a google map of anywhere.
It's more about seeing that you actually know the local area where you claim to live.
I suspect it's not so much about the maps accuracy. Anyone can print a google map of anywhere.
It's more about seeing that you actually know the local area where you claim to live.
Graeme *******
We used goggle for the maps
KindWal********
Graeme Drake my immigration won't accept Google maps.
Graeme *******
KindWallaby6798 ok, that's no good, guess you need to get out the pencils and ruler. I used goggle to produce mine, but as we know here in Thailand especially when it comes to immigration no branch the same. We use Maha Sarakham pretty good and staff the same.
John **********
I just photocopy the same hand drawn map every year
Rob **********
@John *********
me too John has worked for Cha-am immigration for many years.Ivan ******
OPRob Hua Hin Hi I live in Cha am too. what was your photo requirements?
Ivan ******
OPRob Hua Hin Hi, I am staying in Cha am too. Do you know for the photo requirements. Can I make photos into a pdf, eg. one A4 has 2 or 3 landscape photos?
Gary ******************
All I needed was colour photo copys from Google maps no hand draw images,As long as the route is visible ie- Start address(your home) to immigration office..But I'd ask them first because whats on the website not always means what they want...🙂
David ******
Has anyone used the Buriram immigration office for a marriage visa
Jim *********
I just did what it said to do and I didn’t have any problems.
Graham ******
Ask your Immigration Office what they require
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