hotandsticky

The haters will always hate.

Anyone can submit your application on your behalf - and collect the new passport.

You will find some here:- https://nookiesdelights.3baht.net/docs/Nookies Price List.pdf

My apologies - I read @transam's post a little hastily..... Yes, of course, it can be done by post to an agent in Thailand - the renewal application does have to be submitted to VfS in person (which can be an authorised 3rd party).

If it a 'legal requirement' can you please let me have a reference point from the Civil and Commercial Code (or any other source).

Yes, it is physically possible. BUT anyone taking this 'fraudulent route' (fraud is a bit strong, technically a false declaration). Does anyone attempting this route ever consider the possibility that an eagle-eyed officer at UKPA might pick up the fact that the passport has an entry stamp for Thailand.....................with no corresponding exit stamp.

Well done! At least one part was relevant to this forum 😉

We are in Thailand. Which is where your passport stays.

Not really.....just someone who remembers the convenience of passports being couriered back from Singapore. Ridiculous, pointless whinge about returning to the UK!

See my post showing UKPA's view on that.

Twice........ if you are submitting and collecting yourself.

You are recommending something that involves a false declaration. The world is full of smart-arsses trying to beat the system. Here is the official response from UKPA:- Thank you for your enquiry. The Home Office advise that for security purposes a passport must not be taken over a border without the holder in possession. If you post your passport to a residential address in another country it potentially could be retained by the Border Agency and cancelled, This could influence that actual granting of a UK Passport as there is no absolute entitlement. The package you use could also be damaged during the delivery process and be compromised or end up in the possession of a 3rd party which could lead to identity theft. To confirm the notes on the declaration form that you need to read before signing; When the application form is completed and signed by yourself, if you are not resident at the address you provide, you are making a false statement for which you could be prosecuted and a potential prison sentence. If the passport is lost in transit or has a delivery issue you will need to attend in person to collect it. As you possibly will not have any other travel documents to return to the UK it would leave you in a difficult position. Taking the above into account and you state that the action you are suggesting will save time and money, the repercussions of being caught are severe. I hope this has been of assistance and recommend strongly that you follow the standard process. If you require any further information, please contact us through our helpline on +44 (0)300 222 0000 or via e-mail [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Kind Regards, C Banks Customer Service Management Team HM Passport Office Operations Her Majesty's Passport Office

Same same. My point is that I see no point in giving a bank your Will (I doubt that they would want it) - it cannot act on it until a court has granted Probate.

A Will does not become effective until Probate has been obtained.

Probably need too change your forum name to 'just about still kicking".....

I have never had an issue with, what was my local town, 'Kodak shop'. The owner there was aware of the UK requirements but I also took the guide note from UKPA.

Everything is here:- https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports

Yes indeedy........................the UK voted to leave the EU.......not Europe.

No - as @brewsterbudgen said ................the date is related to the Queen Mother. (FYI - she was only queen whilst her husband was alive. She retains the title Queen Sirikit, Queen Mother).

Relying on Google will be your downfall. Mother's Day in Thailand When Thailand first introduced Mother’s Day in 1950 it observed was in April. In 1976, the date of Mother's Day was changed to August 12th to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/thailand/mothers-day#google_vignette

Not Queen. It is H.M. Queen Mother's Birthday. It is also Mother's Day

....and Russians

Ah! Now there is your problem........using 'sense' and 'rules' in Thailand.

Is it near a school or temple? I am not sure but I think that the Makro in Pattaya Nua didn't sell alcohol...

.........and there lies your problem................