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Does Thai Immigration in Sriracha conduct in-person residence checks for visa applications?

Mar 31, 2025
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Greg ******
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sriracha immigration are requesting photos of friends residence to prove proof he resides there. Does anyone have experience of the immigration checking in person where someone is loving by turning up in person? Thanks in advance
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The post discusses experiences related to Thai immigration in Sriracha conducting home visits to verify residency for various visa applications. Multiple commenters share their insights, indicating that while some visas, like marriage and retirement visas, tend to be checked more frequently, the likelihood of a visit can depend on the specific province and the immigration office in question. Various users recount their own experiences with home visits or checks by immigration officials, suggesting that it is a common practice but not guaranteed for all visa types.
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Michael ********
Very common, province depending.
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Nigel **************
Yes in Petchabun we had them come to the house for an over 50 visa
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David ********
Only for marriage visa because that is a condition of this type they usually make an appointment to call around and take photos
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Guy ***********
Yes
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Peter *********
Did a home visit on me and I'm on a retirement visa
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Greg ******
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@Peter ********
likewise once I had a home visit first time I applied for retirement visa subsequently nothing that was about 6 years back in the big mango
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Peter *********
@Greg *****
had to find a neighbour to fill a form in and basically say they they would grass me up if I went travelling ffs, lived in same house 7 years and have never known this
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Matthew *********
Not that province, but the police came to visit my house and interview neighbors. Mine was for marriage visa. The police were cool and have seen me before In town. They invited me for drinks . I hear some people never get a visit. It's the luck of the draw.
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Greg ******
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@Matthew ********
agree on that point
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Steve *********
Maybe he has a marriage visa that's why they check???,
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@Steve ********
not that I'm aware of
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Nick **********
Yes been to me twice to double check im not blagging my marraige visa status
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Peter **********
In my immigration office they do, depending on your visa
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Neo ************
Been here two times this year.
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Marks *********
Yes, I have heard of this before
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Willy *********
depends on the Visa which you Like to have, they Like to have Pic from Home, rooms incl the residents and they will come and checking at Home too
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John **********
I don't use that immigration office but my one definitely do check. This year I started doing 90 day reports online and have had 2 visits 6 months apart
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@John *********
How do they know you're in?
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James ********
YEP 👍...

Hopefully your friend is living at the Address he has stated in his application with the Thai Immigration office in Sriracha.

What is your friend applying for?
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