5 minutes ago, pomchop said:

15 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Why would Immigration give anyone a problem for a service that they provide "officially" and benefit from?

My question is it legal?

Officially, IOs have the authority and discretion to decide which applications are approved and on what basis, so, yes, it's 'legal' even though some applications may not meet normal requirements.  

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 I was told that I have to submit passport, two face photos and a full body picture. 

It's ok, but not so good for some of the Falang ladies renewing there extensions. 

 

 

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Pfffft....convenience.

I was never the type to grocery shop online and have it delivered to me.

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You're just making that up, where did he post that that was the case?

From his post

He has plenty of funds but is not prepared to tie it up in a very low interest bearing account with only 50% available to use for 7 months of the year.

On 1/8/2023 at 9:16 AM, ozfarang said:

Yes it's called corruption.

er...no...wrong.
its called greasing the wheel????

On 1/8/2023 at 8:27 AM, KhunLA said:

Even when IO visits your house, he has to take a selfie in front of said house, usually with mailbox in it.  .... to prove he was there ... SAD

 

Maybe this has something to do to stop corruption among the immigration officers/offices. No one thrust Anyone. 

Can't blame them ,make the picture to make sure Your/their butt is covered.

7 minutes ago, digger70 said:

Maybe this has something to do to stop corruption among the immigration officers/offices. No one thrust Anyone. 

Can't blame them ,make the picture to make sure Your/their butt is covered.

 That's what happens when corruption is rife

2 hours ago, KannikaP said:

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You're just making that up, where did he post that that was the case?

From his post

He has plenty of funds but is not prepared to tie it up in a very low interest bearing account with only 50% available to use for 7 months of the year.

Exactly, he didn't say that it "bothers" him, he said that he wasn't prepared to.

my  two friends are using the same agency for 2 years and full body (not legs) only torso photo always asked by the agency for 2 years. 

On 1/8/2023 at 10:18 AM, KhunLA said:

ozfarang's friend's story sounds a bit off ... 

... as stated, cost of, negates interest lost

... 'well off' ... uses agent to avoid hassles & wasted time, and yet, takes a bus to Patts ... ????

You're conflating frugality with being a skinflint.

 

Not to worry, the less well-off tend to do it all the time.