Poll for expats ... have you been required to fill out the personal info form?

[Jingthing]

I've been on TWO in person 90 day reports so far since the Personal Information Form "requirement" was in effect.

Both times, I wasn't given the form to fill.

The first time, I wasn't ready for it, the second time, I was just in case, but wasn't going to ask for it unless they required it. 

 

So I'm wondering about other expats experiences are all over Thailand.

[ubonjoe]

I have not been asked to do the form. Two 90 day reports and two visits for my extension of stay (marriage).

[stevenl]

Have been asked for extension. Only filled out the required information, nothing about social media etc.

[Jingthing]

2 minutes ago, stevenl said:

Have been asked for extension. Only filled out the required information, nothing about social media etc.

That's interesting.

I wonder if some offices are tending to do that, letting it go for 90 day reports, but requiring it for extensions which are much more of a "big deal" event. 

[Scotwight]

Have lived in Thailand many years and done all the reports and extensions and the only place I have heard about the form is on Thai Visa

[blackcab]

Not for an extension based on working (Chaeng Wattana) or for two 90 day reports (Imperial World Lad Prao).

[Jingthing]

On my recent report I saw the pile of the forms on the intake desk and was really expecting them to push one at me but alas, they didn't. 

This was the Jomtien office, and I recently heard of other people getting the form there for 90 day reports.

I have a theory about this, that arriving to the office near CLOSING TIME, reduces the chance of getting the form. They would know it would take some time to fill in the form and many people won't have photos ... 

Just a theory! 

[KhunBENQ]

Was in Khon Kaen three times this year.

One 90 day report in July (a "mishap", out in 5 min), a transfer stamp to new passport in early August (sitting for two hours) and extension this month (out in 20 min).

No one asked for the form.

Not planning to go again until Sep 17.

 

Edited September 20, 2016 by KhunBENQ

[Jingthing]

I reckon that some offices don't even have the form yet to give to people.

But like I said, my office definitely does.

 

[NancyL]

Maybe should have asked what province, although I don't know if the poll function of Thai Visa is as powerful as Survey Monkey, where you could apply filters to the results.  

 

Anyway, I'm in Chiang Mai and have had two interactions with Imm. since this form finally found it's way up here -- re-entry permit and 90 day report.  Asked to submit form each time where it was tossed in a pile with no scrutiny, despite earlier reports of strict enforcement of picky thinks like the color background of the photo.

 

 

[chrisinth]

I was wondering if i would have to go to the immigration office to fill this in for the last 90 days (a girl working in the office usually does the 90 days for us) but no, still haven't filled one of them out. The last time i was at immigration was January (photo update for extension) but i don't think it was doing the rounds then.

This is Phitsanulok.

[MartinL]

Khon Kaen office. Three visits for 90-day report - March, June and the last one last on 15th. September - and have never been asked for this form.

 

On the local KK forum, others have said they've had to complete the forms during a 90 day report but for myself - nothing. There seems to be little consistency - isn't that a surprise!

 

Annual extension is due in November but might go early, in October. Let's see whether or not it is requested then. 

Edited September 20, 2016 by MartinL

[Lite Beer]

Never been asked to fill one in at Khon Kaen Immigration Office.

I even downloaded and took a filled out form with me last week just in case.

Nothing was said so I did not offer it.

[MalandLee]

Did my 90 day report in Lamphun yesterday 19-9-16 - in/out 5 minutes - no appointment - Was NOT required to fill in extra forms. Pleasant staff, nice experience. Office only open about 4 months.

Edited September 20, 2016 by MalandLee
extra detail

[Pimay1]

I report to Sakon Nakhon. Two 90 reports by mail, no form, one in person had to fill out the form. One year visa extension, no form. No rhyme or reason.

Edited September 20, 2016 by Pimay1

[Pib]

I've been doing my 90 day address reports by mail for the last couple of times...never in the return receipt did they say anything about submitting a personal info form next time.

 

But when I did my annual retirement extension of stay last month I had to complete one.    I had one already prepared in case they asked...the officer taking the application did ask by giving me a blank form to complete....I handed her my completed form....she glanced at it for about 2 seconds and just attached it to the other docs in the application.   The next officer reviewing the package glanced at it for about 3 seconds.  

 

My immigration office is Chaeng Wattana/Bangkok.

Edited September 20, 2016 by Pib

[villagefarang]

It was required at my last 90 day report here in Chiang Rai.  No picture required and they didn't look at anything other than the signature.  It looked to me as though they were simply going through the motions and their hearts weren't really into it.

[sage1255]

I did my 90day report Sept 13 in Samui and the had me fill out the form.  i didn't complete every line item and it didn't seem to bother them.

[PoorSucker]

Helped a friend with his tourist visa extension on Samui.

All tourists were required to fill out the form.

[buckeye]

Just did a 90 day in Tak, had already filled in one form when I renewed my visa, but was asked to fill in one again, mentioned that I all ready had done one the officer said thank you and gave me a different form that asks if any info has changed from the first time i filled one out. Asked the reason , answer to check to see if your address had changed, in the past they would do that on line with a verbal question , still in and out in less than 5 mins!

[worgeordie]

I do my 90 day reports by mail,so have never been asked to

fill the form, 1 visit a year to Chiang Mai Immigration is more

than enough for me, just hope by the time of my extension, 

next year this form will be forgotten about,just like having to

show I.D. to post a letter or parcel,that did not last long.

 

How many times do they really need to know ,where you live.

who knows what they will come up next to make things even

more difficult for us,that seems to be the trend.

regards Worgeordie

[Dmaxdan]

I have now filled the form in twice. Once when I applied for my marriage extension, and the second time when I went for the stamp five weeks later. 

I did politely explain that I had already done it, but was told it had to be filled out on every visit. This was at Chiang Mai. I need to remember to get some more photos done......

[Don Mega]

I do ,my reporting online. so far my computer screen has not requested I fill out this additional form.

[kannot]

seee my  post below, got asked to do this today havent filled in the one you mention above

[siam2007]

1 hour ago, Don Mega said:

I do ,my reporting online. so far my computer screen has not requested I fill out this additional form.

 

is this online thing only possible at selected immi offices or nationwide ?

[Don Mega]

5 minutes ago, siam2007 said:

 

is this online thing only possible at selected immi offices or nationwide ?

 

To my knowledge nationwide however many that try to use the service do not have any luck.

[ubonjoe]

1 minute ago, siam2007 said:

 

is this online thing only possible at selected immi offices or nationwide ?

It is nationwide but there may still be a couple of offices that will not process the application when they receive it.

[homeseeker]

As I do my 90 day on line, not asked to fill in the form. Will see what happens when i go for my 1 year extension in February....

[churchill]

Filled out the form on my last 90 day in Samui ...... No Big deal .. answer the questions you want .. I think most questions that you answer they have the information already 

 

 

 

[siam2007]

4 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

It is nationwide but there may still be a couple of offices that will not process the application when they receive it.

 

 

if it can be done, why still so many go to the immi office that in some cases might be very far away? I mean, one could try the online version and if there is an error, you can still go to the office in person. I am subject to these kind of things too in the near future