What can I expect during an immigration home visit in Thailand?

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I have my home visit tomorrow from immigration.
Can anyone tell me what to expect and if there’s anything I need to do ?

Ask Thailand · Answer

During an immigration home visit in Thailand, expect the immigration officers to verify your relationship with your Thai partner by taking photos and obtaining details from a witness. The visit typically lasts between 15 to 30 minutes. They may ask questions about your relationship, check your living conditions, and take pictures of you and your partner outside your home with the house number visible. Make sure to have copies of your witness's ID and any relevant documents ready. Different regions may have varying requirements and processes.

Tod ********* · Answer

And I think at this point [mention redacted] has a good idea of what a home visit might entail. Thanx all for relating your experiences

Good luck with it, take care, we're done.

Chris ******* · Answer

Thanks for the info!

Francis ******* · Answer

They will interview the witnesses, check out the bathroom, look at area, ask questions like how long you been in Thailand, how long here etc. I remember mine is it lasted 20 minutes max. Offer drinks and snacks, maybe some lunch money.

Ben ********* · Answer

In Chiangrai, IO was very kind but thorough. Took many photos inside outside, with IO and some with the witness. Copied witness ID and I think his tabian ban. Witness had to sign forms. He watched how I interacted with everyone we came in contact with. He traveled a long way to see us and it was lunchtime, I wanted to ask him to lunch, but didn’t know if it was appropriate.

Danielle ******* · Answer

I live in Kanchanaburi and we have a home visit every year. They'll ring you in advance, come, speak to your partner and witness, they normally want copies of witness ID, sign some papers, take some pictures of you and your partner outside your house with the house number and that's it. Every immigration is a bit different though.

Bernie ****** · Answer

I've ever had one.in 14 yrs in Phuket.... .. But we (my Thai wife and I) had to produce photos of us together in the house, and together in the front of house showing the house number on the gate. Wasn't asked to produce a witness. Different interpretation of requirements by different regions... I guess.

Ian ********* · Answer

I had 4 IO's visit, then took some photos, wrote some paperwork out, asked the witnesses if they knew me, how long they had known me and if i was married. They were friendly and took about 30 minutes.

ริค *********** · Answer

I had it done. They just come. Verify pictures and talk with your witness. Took about 15 minutes.

Malcolm ************* · Answer

Why are you having a home visit ?

I've never had one in 12 years ?

Russell ******** · Answer

They take a few photos and get the details off your Thai witness.

Tod ********* · Answer

just be there, they would have told you when they called to tell you they were coming if they needed anything

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