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How should maps and pictures be presented when applying for a Thai marriage extension visa?

KC ***********
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When the IO requires Maps and Pictures how exactly should they be presented? TIA ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
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When presenting maps and pictures for a Thai marriage extension visa, there are several requirements to follow. It's recommended to provide a hand-drawn map along with a Google Maps printout showing coordinates of your home. The photos should include one full-length picture of you and your spouse in front of the house clearly displaying the house number, along with additional pictures from inside different rooms of your home (kitchen, living room, bedroom). Each photo should be printed on separate A4 sheets in portrait format, avoiding selfies or images taken with a selfie stick. Requirements can vary between immigration offices, so it's advisable to check specific requirements with your local office.
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Gary ***********
Gary ***********
David *****
David *****
Photos full length, not selfies, in every room and in front showing the house number of for marriage Visa extension
Phil ******
Phil ******
Hand drawn and photos
Graeme *******
Graeme *******
Well we did our map on the computer with help from Google maps a friend took the pics outside by house number and inside. Nil problems at immigration.
Martin **********
Martin **********
In Koh Samui, for marriage extension, hand drawn map showing island and main roads PLUS Google earth print that MUST show map coordinates at your home location.

Photos: one showing both of you with all the house in view and house number must be clearly visible. One of you both in kitchen, living room and bedroom.

As well as whats on their official list you will need TM30 printout and wife's name change certificate if applicable.

Good luck ๐Ÿ˜€
KC ***********
KC ***********
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Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š
Martin **********
Martin **********
PS everything MUST be in portrait format
Samantha ******************
Samantha ******************
Draw the map by hand or do Google maps and label your home (depends on your immigration office, just make both incase). The pictures you put one photo per A4 paper. The photos must not be taken as a selfie or withe a selfie stick.
Pete ******
Pete ******
@Samantha *****************
just gotta to show the variety. I just did mine and put six pictures on one page. They were fine with it.
Samantha ******************
Samantha ******************
@Pete *****
It depends on your immigration. Mine only allows 1 per page
Tod *********
Tod *********
this is on the main immigration website under marriage to a thai extension
Tony ********
Tony ********
Hand drawn in Hua hin
Dannie ***************
Dannie ***************
Does that office have a specific printed form they want you to use?

In Chiang Rai, they have one.
Tod *********
Tod *********
I just draw a 3 way intersection, label the streets and make an x that says "todz house"

BUT

some immigration offices want a google map down load with the lat/long and other offices have an official form you draw your map on while you're sitting there

As far as the photos, usually for retirement visa/extension there are no photos required (there are reports that some offices now make you take one standing in front of where you live though)

The photos for the marriage extension usually are 4 - 6 photos, of you, your thai wife, standing in front of the building where you live, standing in front of the address numbers, standing in front of the door, in side sitting on the sofa, etc

I'd say check with your immigration office well before you're going for the extension to see what they require
KC ***********
KC ***********
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Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

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