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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 whether Thai Immigration requires in-person checks of a residence for visa verification. Many commenters share their experiences, confirming that such checks do happen, particularly for marriage and retirement visas. The frequency and nature of these visits seem to vary depending on the province and individual circumstances. Some users mention having had immigration officials visit their homes or interview neighbors to confirm residency, while others note that such visits may not be common for all visa types.
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Michael ********
Very common, province depending.
Nigel **************
Yes in Petchabun we had them come to the house for an over 50 visa
David ********
Only for marriage visa because that is a condition of this type they usually make an appointment to call around and take photos
Guy ***********
Yes
Peter *********
Did a home visit on me and I'm on a retirement visa
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
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
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.
Greg ******
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@Matthew ********
agree on that point
Nick **********
Yes been to me twice to double check im not blagging my marraige visa status
Peter **********
In my immigration office they do, depending on your visa
Neo ************
Been here two times this year.
Marks *********
Yes, I have heard of this before
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
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
Ian ********************
@John *********
How do they know you're in?
James ********
YEP ๐Ÿ‘...

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

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