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Hello, I will need to renew my passport before my two year temporary Thai driving license runs out. As my new passport will have a different number to that on my driving license will I need to exchange the license for another and if so can someone please tell me the process?

On 1/13/2019 at 12:12 PM, NanLaew said:

On departure, 70's and up use either one of 2 Priority Lanes that avoids going up and down through security as they have security on the same level as check-in and immigration. One of them looks like this.

 

 

They are located underneath or near the foot of the escalators.

 

This has very recently changed. I can't remember the categories that can no longer use it but I have a Thailand Elite visa and enter/depart 8 times per year. I can no longer use this priority lane in departures

When I applied for this visa I was (wrongly) refused. Got the medical certificate, police report etc and also took last three years P60's to show my income along with a year's worth of payslips as the Thai Embassy website clearly states money in bank OR evidence of income OR combination of both...here it is...

• Bank statement or evidence of adequate finance showing a deposit of the amount equal to and not less than 800,000 Baht or an income certificate with monthly income of not less than 65,000 Baht, (approximately £20,000.00 / annum) or a deposit account plus a monthly income totalling not less than 800,000 Baht. If you send a copy of bank statement, the original reference letter from the banking concerned is necessary.
•  

I was turned away by the most unhelpful person I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with as I didn't have the required amount in a bank account. No amount of pleading or asking them to check their own rules mattered. As she threw my paperwork back at me she included her "guidelines" this was an A4 sheet of paper dated three years previous which made no mention of income or combination of income and savings. So as of January 2018 when I applied if you didn't have enough money in the bank you didn't get your visa.

Take this as a warning...don't waste time going to London until you have checked if their outdated and quite frankly wrong guidelines have been updated

On 1/18/2019 at 11:26 AM, Travelanimal said:

Email I got shows this process takes approx three or four months though I haven’t applied yet just had asked for info . Some one posted before he got approved in 5 days so it really has no specific time it varies from one applicant to other and the nationality also 

I'm into the second year of a 5 year visa. Application/acceptance process took 4 weeks

On 11/4/2018 at 3:45 AM, TTSIssues said:

I have a 5 year easy access visa. Signing up was quick and easy, very professional. I am frequently in and out of the country, assistance at immigration is brilliant and I use the airport shuttle service they provide. When I am coming or going I email the help desk who reply immediately and they come and collect me at the agreed time, whisk me through immigration and off we go. Brilliant service. Not cheap but I have the money so why not? I will Renew when it expires. OP, does that answer your question? 

Exactly the same for me. I live in Thailand and work in the UK so in and out lots throughout the year. My 5 year elite visa gives me peace of mind and great service. I will definitely renew (maybe 10 year) As TTSissues says, if you can afford it buy it.

12 minutes ago, happylarry said:

Basically you are wondering whether to commit fraud by lying to the UK Government......do you really want to do that.

HL

Thanks for your input

2 minutes ago, elviajero said:

You are single because you're divorced.

 

Your problem is that they want you to declare the fact that you are divorced and provide proof of that divorce.

Yes I understand that, but will they check I've ever been married?

4 minutes ago, sanemax said:

The British Embassy checks the marriage records in the UK

The reason I'm asking is because I'm divorced but won't be able to get an "original" divorce decree in time for my appointment. Someone, somewhere said "just say your single" but I've been concerned that if checks are done I'm goosed. Not really trying to lie to anyone, just pushed for time

So what is the advice of those in the know? Bluff or cancel appointment and try to get original divorce decree from the court in UK?

4 minutes ago, elviajero said:

There are no checks, you just "swear and pay".

 

And then you swear about how much you have to pay!

Haha quite!  Thanks 

Forgive me, I'm sure this has been asked before but I'm at work and short of time. Quite simply how do you prove you are single when going to Embassy for affirmation of freedom to marry. Are checks done or do you just swear and pay?

thanks

On ‎1‎/‎6‎/‎2019 at 7:33 AM, ubonjoe said:

A OA visa can only be applied for at a embassy or official consulate in your home country if you are 50 or over. Extension of stay are applied for at immigration here.

Joe, I'm currently on a 5 year privilege elite visa. When it finishes I'd like to get a visa based on marriage to a Thai. Will I absolutely have to return to UK to get this?

Thanks