Antoniobthai1 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I have been legally married to a Thai woman for 9 years, we have a 10-year-old boy, last week hp. Renewed the annual marriage-based visa, we were told immigration wants to pay a visit home, my wife is in Korat for away from my son's school, what happens if they come and don't find it at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted September 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2019 Find "it" ?? do you mean your wife ? she should be present or they may think the whole thing is a sham. (not real marriage) 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Your wife needs to be at home and seen to be living with you otherwise there’s a high chance your extension will be denied. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 They usually ring beforehand. Arrange a visit when your wife returns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinchaffers Posted September 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2019 My wife works away from our home, and couldn’t be there for a home visit, they were ok but wanted pictures sent of us on her next day off. (In addition to the pictures we sent when made the application), it’s the second home visit in 4 extensions, the first time they didn’t ask for a witness this time they did. I think they are making sure all aspects of the applications are being ticked off. Both visit have been very friendly. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thom Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 The immigration police came to my domestic partners home to check up on me here in Sisaket unannounced . Just showed up at our home with a list of expat names maybe 1 1/2 years ago. Nothing since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myran Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, john thom said: The immigration police came to my domestic partners home to check up on me here in Sisaket unannounced . Just showed up at our home with a list of expat names maybe 1 1/2 years ago. Nothing since That's a different type of check to make sure you're living where you say you're living. The immigration check in this case is to make sure that they are actually living together as husband and wife. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john thom Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 13 minutes ago, Myran said: That's a different type of check to make sure you're living where you say you're living. The immigration check in this case is to make sure that they are actually living together as husband and wife. Ahhh. I see- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNret Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Do they do these home visits in Bangkok, or is it more of a provincial thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I had a home visit last year and took a selfie with the IOs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 We Had a Home Visit Some 10 Years Ago,Everything Normal & The 4/5 IO's All left Happy........Nothing Since !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaifriends Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I hear one TH women married to 10 foreign persons so now they know the scam. So keep pictures of togather with child, home outside photo with address even if she is not there. Home address should be visible while 3 of you standing besides. Your wife can show job letter or school certificate orignal to show reason of being away. Still it would be trouble free if she is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 13 hours ago, Antoniobthai1 said: I have been legally married to a Thai woman for 9 years, we have a 10-year-old boy, last week hp. Renewed the annual marriage-based visa, we were told immigration wants to pay a visit home, my wife is in Korat for away from my son's school, what happens if they come and don't find it at home? Why does everybody have such a hard time to talk with their Immigration Officer? Don´t you think it would have been better to explain the situation and ask the questions to the persons concerned, instead of getting the answers from not concerned persons of no authority? 1 hour ago, USNret said: Do they do these home visits in Bangkok, or is it more of a provincial thing? Of course they do in Bangkok too, why would you think it´s a provincial thing? It´s not about where. It´s to establish the facts of a written application. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltire Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 The first visit we got was unannounced and I was home in the uk for a funeral at short notice. My wife LINE video called me and I explained, no worries and she had copies of all my paperwork and many photos to show them. They came again the following year unnanounced but again very amicable. This time I was there and they showed me their record and they had my phone number with 2 digits round the wrong way. I expect a call in advance next time. All very amicable, drank coffee took photos and left happy. His parting words were 'very good, I am happy to tell you that you are 100% legal to stay in Thailand' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy John Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) First year I had one of the local cops come around to check up on me. He just wanted to see my passport. Por walks in and they knew one another from way back so it's yak yak yak for an hour with the food and drink Quickly filling the table. I don't think he ever looked at the passport! I am always friendly to cops in Thailand.......lmmigration 2! Edited September 17, 2019 by Grumpy John Smelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomazbodner Posted September 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2019 Darn, as people get old and grumpy, immigration might be the only visitors they get... 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunbillmex Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 11 hours ago, Tanoshi said: They usually ring beforehand. Arrange a visit when your wife returns. In my case we had 45 minutes notice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjoo888 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 3 hours ago, USNret said: Do they do these home visits in Bangkok, or is it more of a provincial thing? I've done 14 marriage visa extensions in Bangkok, and have never had a visit from immigration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 12 hours ago, elviajero said: Your wife needs to be at home and seen to be living with you otherwise there’s a high chance your extension will be denied. 16 hours ago, CharlieH said: Find "it" ?? do you mean your wife ? she should be present or they may think the whole thing is a sham. (not real marriage) What if your wife works? Is she expected to take the day off? Is Immigration going to make an appointment or just show up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Just now, Jeffrey346 said: What if your wife works? Is she expected to take the day off? Is Immigration going to make an appointment or just show up? They could do either, but a reasonable and verifiable explanation would be accepted I am sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrylSky Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Line up all the ducks you can to substantiate your legal residence etc., and as well, if they show up and contest anything have them talk to your lawyer who happens to be on the line (call him prior to wai-ing to the police). ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Did my ext last Wednesday. They said they were going to visit us before Friday, but that they'd phone first because the wife teaches full time. So far we haven't heard from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n210mp Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 14 hours ago, Tanoshi said: They usually ring beforehand. Arrange a visit when your wife returns. Yes 20 minutes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troebal Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 hours ago, gjoo888 said: I've done 14 marriage visa extensions in Bangkok, and have never had a visit from immigration I've done 19, the last 12 in Pattaya, and this year was the first time they did a home visit. We had our witness lined up for a Thursday appointment. They called and said they were busy and would come on Monday morning. They showed up and no witness. She had a death in the family over the weekend. The three Immigration Police said, no witness, no extension. My wife held them off for a few minutes, found a neighbor who happened to have a copy of her ID and house book. They didn't go in the house because we have dogs. All turned out OK but it was a bit frantic for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) They might even talk to your neighbours. That happens in several provinces. Edited September 17, 2019 by Max69xl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanoshi Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, khunbillmex said: In my case we had 45 minutes notice! We were told we needed two witnesses present to confirm the marriage was de jure and defacto. They gave me 10 minutes notice and I replied not acceptable as both the wife and the 2 witnesses worked. Is was re-arranged for a Saturday morning visit. The IO's were pleasant, took a couple of photo's and left after 10 minutes. This was only for the very first application based on marriage. No further visits on subsequent applications. Edited September 17, 2019 by Tanoshi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Last year 4 i/o 1 drunk and checked all docs again. this year only 2, only spoke with wifey and witness, but not me and didn't even look at my pp. last year i got a bit grumpy with 'em. .but they did tell me to put a shirt on in my own house. when they show ME respect i might cosider giving them some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Jeffrey346 said: What if your wife works? Is she expected to take the day off? Is Immigration going to make an appointment or just show up? The purpose of the visit is to document that you live together and that it’s not a fake marriage. They usually make an appointment and will visit weekends too. You would need to provide a satisfactory reason why she can’t be present, but I don’t know what that could be other than hospitalisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, elviajero said: What if your wife works? Is she expected to take the day off? Is Immigration going to make an appointment or just show up? Yes and your witness too, as in Trat. they give about 2 hr notice and you can arrange for another day or time. as we all know they make their own rules and there is no national standard, as in ALL govt offices throughout the kingdom. So up to them. ???? Edited September 17, 2019 by brianthainess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhat Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I had no idea this went on with marriage visas.. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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