Is it normal to wait for a police visit after extending a marriage visa in Thailand?

Marriage Visa Visa Extension Thai Immigration Pattaya Police Visit Visa Procedures Expats in Thailand Immigration Rules

Jan 2, 2025

7 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, Is that normal? I went to immigration in Pattaya to extend my marriage visa for another year after one year. She stamped my passport until the end of January and said that I would only receive the visa after the police had been in the building to visit us? Has anyone experienced the same thing?

2,747

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, it is normal for Thai immigration in Pattaya to issue a temporary extension stamp on your marriage visa until a police visit is completed. This visit typically involves checking if you and your spouse are genuinely living together by asking questions to neighbors and possibly taking photographs of your living situation. It is common practice and varies by province, with similar procedures reported by many expats.

Sue **********

How did you get your first year extension? Without inspection?

6 days ago

Andy ***********

@S**

- in Pattaya u will be inspected

6 days ago

Sue **********

@Andy **********

I know, thats why I asked, it seems to be his second 1 year extension

6 days ago

Reply to

Sue **********

Max ***********

Yes. Very normal. I had two Immigration Police visit and requested other family and neighbour be present in Kalasin Provence. Really nice guys.

6 days ago

Eric **********************

Yes

6 days ago

Andy ***********

Yes normal in Pattaya and provinces but not Bangkok . They stamp under consideration and you return for full year stamp in Bangkok … last 11 times anyway

6 days ago

Sean *************

Yes

6 days ago

Alessandro **********

Is it your first extension on current visa, then yes it's very normal

6 days ago

Martyn ***********

Yes.. Normal. I've heard they want photos to prove your co-habitating.. Yours and hers clothes in the wardrobe etc...

6 days ago

James *********

Be sure to refuse the internal "digital exams"

6 days ago

Pete **********

they will also want to talk with your neighbors to confirm everything.

7 days ago

Brook ********

@Pete *********

point at the wet spot on the bed and take a photo 555

6 days ago

Pete **********

Probably think your suffering from bladder problems!

6 days ago

Reply to

Pete **********

Michael ********

Its normally IO officer who are actually a division of police that do visits make sure you are a married couple. Lots of offices do that.

7 days ago

Brandon ************

Perfectly normal for marriage extension. They'll call you to setup a time and come and take photos and possibly speak to your neighbors. Also not uncommon for them to ask for some "gas money" or something similar.

7 days ago

Will ************

Yes normal , 1 month under consideration stamp. They come to where you live to check you actually live there, question the neighbours , take pictures. You will get about 30 minutes notice.

7 days ago

Roger *********

@Will ***********

so you can not go anywhere if you only get 30 minutes notice? Sounds crazy.

6 days ago

Reply to

Roger *********

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else