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What type of map is required for a retirement visa extension in Thailand?
Retirement VisaVisa ExtensionImmigration ProcessPathum ThaniResidence MapHand-drawn MapLocal MapsVisa Documentation
Jan 27, 2026
3 months ago
Ian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERJust got my list of documents for retirement extension from pathum Thani .They want a map showing the residence
Do they want a local map or one showing from residence to IO ie 10 miles of road on ?
Do they want a local map or one showing from residence to IO ie 10 miles of road on ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a retirement visa extension in Thailand, particularly in Pathum Thani, applicants are typically required to submit a map indicating their residence. The common requirement is a simple hand-drawn map showing the main roads from the residence to the immigration office. However, some immigration offices may accept Google Maps or printed versions as well. It's advisable to check with the local immigration office for specific requirements, as they can vary by region.
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David *****
Hand drawn
Stephen *********
Google maps should suffice
John *****
Never had any of these problems. Lived here since 2009. Maybe they suspect something is not quite right.
Ian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThat is why whenever anyone asks what documents are required we always tell them to go to the IO and get a list .I was hoping that I didn’t have to do the map and I also have to supply 4 photos of the house ,which I discovered today
Ian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERIt’s a standard set of instructions for everyone in the area .Each office has different requirements and maybe yours doesn’t ask for a map
John *****
Ian Carman maybe
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CaringJa********
They want more than a map. They like to turn up at your place unannounced and check out what you and your partner get up to. It's quite discriminatory.
Ian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTrouble is I have another house and I split my time between the two
CaringJa********
Ian Carman That will upset them. The farang uses one house for the mia yai and the other for the mia noi.
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Wales *******
Hand drawn is good
Tom *******
I was at immigration yesterday and the officer was happy to see house on google maps
Got 1 year multi entry extension no problem
Got 1 year multi entry extension no problem
Trevor ******
Why don't you ask them?????
Daranee *********
We drew the map. We are in Pathum Thani as well.
Ian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI live near the big Tesco so luckily fairly easy as mainly main roads
Ian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERWas it just local area or did you show route map to IO ?
Daranee *********
The route from our house to the immigration office.
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Phil ******
Hand drawn mate
Colin **********
Local area like village with land marks
Ian **********
They usually want a hand-drawn map to assist the IO when they visit
Nongnuch ********
yeah, a simplified, hand drawn map showing the main roads from your accommodation to the Immigration office
Nigel ********
Local map and normally hand drawn, not a print out
Ian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERIt just says map showing the applicants residence so I would assume ,as you, that’s it’s a local street map but trying to get other feedback
Graham ******
Ian Carman Do a Google Map and print it out highlighting your home then do a hand drawn copy of the same map to cover both options
Ian ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI think I will do a local map and one showing route to IO just to cover both situations
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John **********
My immigration office wants a hand drawn map from home to the immigration office which is 30km away. They weren't happy with my rough map so one of the helpers in the office redid for me a couple of years ago so I just photocopy that now
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