UK Passport Renewal - Non-Resident

[Slap My Nips]

Hey Everyone,

 

I'm a prolific traveller and due to some crazy stamping methods, I arrived two months ago with 5 pages and now only have 2 empty so I'd like to renew my passport before moving on.

 

I understand the process, having read through this forum's posts on the subject, however I didn't see an instance of someone who is simply passing through Thailand renewing their passport here.

 

Is there anyway a non resident, tourist can renew their UK passport in Thailand?

Thank you!

[OJAS]

32 minutes ago, Slap My Nips said:

s there anyway a non resident, tourist can renew their UK passport in Thailand?

Yep, by following the exact same procedures as we longstayers have to.

[Slap My Nips]

1 minute ago, OJAS said:

Yep, by following the exact same procedures as we longstayers have to.

So, if I'm staying at an AirBnB I can just print off the proof of where I stay?

[ubonjoe]

4 minutes ago, Slap My Nips said:

So, if I'm staying at an AirBnB I can just print off the proof of where I stay?

Yes you could do that. They basically just want proof you are here in the country when the application is done.

[Slap My Nips]

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes you could do that. They basically just want proof you are here in the country when the application is done.

 

Great! Thank you very much. 

[Slap My Nips]

Hey everyone,

 

Sorry to dig up my old thread.

 

My Passport application was delayed as I had to get some unexpected docs from the UK but luckily, I managed to get my appointment and get everything sorted in that respect.

 

However, the guys at Trendy said it may take up to 6 weeks but between 4 and 6 was normal. while 4 weeks is fine, 6 weeks would put me over my second Visa Exempt Entry and extension within the last 4 months.

I don't want it to look like I'm taking the piss as really, I want to get my passport asap and move on but as far as I can see, I only have three options:

1) Leave in the next few weeks and try my luck at getting another Visa Exemption stamp

2) Pay for the 7 day 'extension refused' stamp that gives me a bit of extra time to *hope* I get my passport and to leave

3) Overstay and pay the fine

Can anyone chime in on the least stupid/risky option?

[BLACKJACK2]

Just done my son's and we had a message back within a couple of weeks that it was ready to collect.

[MJKT2014]

1 hour ago, Slap My Nips said:

However, the guys at Trendy said it may take up to 6 weeks but between 4 and 6 was normal.

They always say this, why? I went twice recently and was told same only to get a new passport ready to pick up within 7 working days.

[Slap My Nips]

3 minutes ago, MJKT2014 said:

They always say this, why? I went twice recently and was told same only to get a new passport ready to pick up within 7 working days.

That's pretty great to be honest! When I asked, they just seemed consumed by pessimism. 

[Rally123]

So, in the event of ones passport expiring, how long before the expiry date should one apply? I ask because I believe they've stopped adding on the days you have left on your old passport?

[Slap My Nips]

18 minutes ago, Rally123 said:

So, in the event of ones passport expiring, how long before the expiry date should one apply? I ask because I believe they've stopped adding on the days you have left on your old passport?

 6 months + 6 weeks before. They add the extra time (up to 9 months) to your next passport anyway.

 

In my case, it's space that's an issue rather than time ????

[Rally123]

13 minutes ago, Slap My Nips said:

6 months + 6 weeks before. They add the extra time (up to 9 months) to your next passport anyway.

Wasn't there a change announced , a month or so ago, that they would not be extending your new passport by the time left on your old one?

 

Quote

 

Update Thu 13 Sep: After initially refusing to comment, the Government has now confirmed the rules have been changed, as part of a raft of announcements on Brexit preparations. 

Until a few days ago, when you renewed your passport, any time left on your existing document would be added to your new one, up to a maximum of nine months.

But those who have renewed their passports in the past week have been shocked to find this is no longer the case. We've seen reports from at least four MoneySavers caught out by the change, and when we rang the Passport Office's customer service number on Wednesday we were told a new policy had come in from Monday 10 September and validity is no longer being carried forward.

 

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2018/09/passport-applicants-hit-out-after-being-given-shorter-than-expec/

[Rally123]

So based on the above post how long should I leave it before applying for a new passport. Bearing in mind they cannot give a definite date as to how long the process is. Plus my extension is dated to when my old passport ends. If I do not get my new passport before the old one expires will I get done by immigration?

Edited October 15, 2018 by Rally123

[Slap My Nips]

17 minutes ago, Rally123 said:

Wasn't there a change announced , a month or so ago, that they would not be extending your new passport by the time left on your old one?

 

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2018/09/passport-applicants-hit-out-after-being-given-shorter-than-expec/

Oh wow! Thanks for that - again, Trendy told me something different but I'll let this thread know when I get my new passport. 

 

If you want to be super safe, plan for the 6 weeks they say - most passport renewals are simple stuff unless there's a name change etc

[brewsterbudgen]

I just renewed mine and it took around 10 days.  It's a very impressive service.