Popular Post beammeup Posted August 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2023 Is it normal to have Immigration officers request a home visit several weeks after O based on marriage visa issued? Seems strange. 2 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Myran Posted August 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2023 What's normal differs from province to province. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post observer90210 Posted August 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2023 They also love to see if farangs live better then them...such as to know how much to harass on the next visit to immigration !! 3 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritTim Posted August 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2023 They can visit any time they like (or are told to). These random visits not associated with visa/extension applications, are not common, but happen from time to time. Nothing to worry about. 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beammeup Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 I thought the home visit was to check the information on the visa application was correct while the visa is pending. Do they do spot checks on visa holders as routine? I have never heard of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beammeup Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 OK So random checks do happen. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted August 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 49 minutes ago, beammeup said: I thought the home visit was to check the information on the visa application was correct while the visa is pending. Do they do spot checks on visa holders as routine? I have never heard of it. I find your posts very confusing. So to be clear. "Visa application" means that you are referring to application for a non O visa as distinct from extension from non O based on marriage. If you want correct replies. Explain exactly what you applied for. A non O based on marriage visa or extension. My guess is extension (and you misused term Visa) . So what actually occured and how many home visits have you had for this non O application or extension. My guess is ONE Edited August 9, 2023 by DrJack54 2 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post beammeup Posted August 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2023 Extension, but don't worry about it I already received correct replies 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, beammeup said: Extension, but don't worry about it I already received correct replies So to assist others ....answer the question I asked. You received ONE home visit for your extension based on marriage? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwood Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, beammeup said: Extension, but don't worry about it I already received correct replies Not so far for my situation but also applies to school teachers, local medical volunteers, cops and all and sundry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Check to ensure that a IO is not her "brother" and is also not a locksmith.???????? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat68 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I had a home visit recently, two weeks after my visa was granted. All very friendly, the officers said they were just checking because many people give their home address but stay in a completely different part of the country 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circa02 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Expat68 said: I had a home visit recently, two weeks after my visa was granted. All very friendly, the officers said they were just checking because many people give their home address but stay in a completely different part of the country This what Samut Prakan told me last extension. If you lying about living here you will be deported. If we come when arranged and you not there you will be deported. We will speak to your neighbors and security. They were polite, and non threatening about it, but they were insistent on the point, it was probably mentioned five or six times. They said many people living in Bangkok apply in Samut Prakan and not live in Samut Prakan. Edited August 10, 2023 by circa02 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchidfan Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 16 hours ago, beammeup said: Extension, but don't worry about it I already received correct replies I have done many, many extensions based on marriage and EVERY year Pathum Thani IOs do a (date pre agreed) home visit. Coffee and cake, copy 2 neighbors ID cards, photo outside and off they go. 30 minutes tops. Other provinces differ. I thino they enjoy taking the BMWr a spin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I’m on Non O Retired Extension ( 8 years) and had one visit early on. Guessing it was when they checked the neighbor up the road for his Non O marriage extension. I wasn’t home and was asked to go to police office in town the next day… no biggie.. questions general and pictures… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) I had a home visit on 1st extension off an OA visa around 5 years ago. Another home visit for 1st extension off an O visa last September. Both on retirement. But, I had a surprise visit around 10 days ago, usual photos in front of house number and with open passport etc. Ayutthaya IO’s in their BMW said they had called me and I hadn’t answered, I asked them what number they had called, at risk of being in the wrong they chose not to hear my question. Edited August 10, 2023 by Andrew Dwyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Just guys doing their job???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Repeat visits are mostly made to people who encourage it by making it rewarding to do so ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 The Muppets do whatever they like when it suits them, part of the price of living here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 35 minutes ago, mancub said: Repeat visits are mostly made to people who encourage it by making it rewarding to do so ! A glass of cold water is all they get from me and yet they chose to reward me with a repeat visit . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Expat68 said: I had a home visit recently, two weeks after my visa was granted. All very friendly, the officers said they were just checking because many people give their home address but stay in a completely different part of the country That makes no sense to me, if your EXTENSION has been granted and stamped in your PP, then in theory you can go and do whatever you want until your first 90 day report. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 hours ago, orchidfan said: I have done many, many extensions based on marriage and EVERY year Pathum Thani IOs do a (date pre agreed) home visit. Coffee and cake, copy 2 neighbors ID cards, photo outside and off they go. 30 minutes tops. Other provinces differ. I thino they enjoy taking the BMWr a spin. Coffee and cake Oh my god that's bribery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) The guy that comes to us just says to me "go sit down Pa Pa'' so I reply "OK Son'' Edited August 10, 2023 by brianthainess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcjsr Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) This just happened to me. I was told it was a random check and will only happen one time. We had to redo all of the paperwork and answer question while signing several papers but it was over in an hour with no issues. The officer came to our house with a PC and printer to do the work. At first we were surprised and called immigration to confirm the visit and they told us yes it was legit. Edited August 10, 2023 by dpcjsr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 21 hours ago, beammeup said: Is it normal to have Immigration officers request a home visit several weeks after O based on marriage visa issued? Seems strange. It can even happen after a non-O extension based on retirement is issued – I talk from experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Andycoops said: The Muppets do whatever they like when it suits them, part of the price of living here... Perhaps not so, remember, most don't like doing anything. I once had an unofficial visit, the Mrs asked what's the problem, he said, no problem, we have a new commander.................???? He just looked in my passport, wrote a few things down, gone... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat68 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 11 hours ago, brianthainess said: That makes no sense to me, if your EXTENSION has been granted and stamped in your PP, then in theory you can go and do whatever you want until your first 90 day report. They obviously do check on their system. The last 6 months I have visited a particular place quite often staying at hotels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinRacing Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 There’s a chance that a farang may offer them something during the official visit. So why not take a chance, they may think. Remember officials are trained to sniff Bahts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Expat68 said: They obviously do check on their system. The last 6 months I have visited a particular place quite often staying at hotels Maybe so but you could still go where you wanted to, you don't have to stay home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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