KarlS Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, OJAS said: Well it looks like I'd have major problems in any event since I don't know of anyone around here with any sort of passport (apart from my Thai wife who would, of course, be ineligible), let alone a British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth one! The price of living in the boonies? ???? Link to comment
OJAS Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 12 minutes ago, KarlS said: The price of living in the boonies? ???? Might just have to fork out for facial plastic surgery before each passport renewal, then!???? Link to comment
Jip99 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, OJAS said: The official HMPO line is that countersignature is only needed "if your appearance has changed and you cannot be recognised from your existing passport":- https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications Also important to note from this link that, in the case of overseas applications, countersignatories must have a current British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth passport. So, if you're planning to renew from Thailand AND your appearance has changed significantly AND you don't know anyone with a current British, Irish or other EU, US or Commonwealth passport (not beyond the realms of possibility in practice when all 3 are taken together, I think), you will presumably find yourself in deep, deep doodah when attempting to obtain a replacement passport. To be fair, I don’t think that are many British Expats who can honestly say that they don’t know another British expat who can countersign. There are reclusive types but I suggest they are few and far between. If all else fails OJAS feel free to PM me. I have known you for over 3 years on Thai Visa and, if you match your passport, I will countersign for you. Link to comment
KarlS Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Or do as I did once - My hair had become very grey over a ten year period but I ignored that and sent the pics without a signature - They were accepted! Link to comment
brewsterbudgen Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Does a 90-day report slip detail an address in English(or Thai)? Mine does not. Mine neither. But the staff at VFS in the past have accepted an up-to-date one as proof that you live in Thailand.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment
KarlS Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: Mine neither. But the staff at VFS in the past have accepted an up-to-date one as proof that you live in Thailand. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk What might have been accepted by VFS is no guarantee of acceptance by HMPO. I doubt a 90day slip would be accepted now. Link to comment
Henryford Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I got my new photos done and i do look (nearly) the same as my previous passport. I suppose i should get them countersigned to be on the safe side but the problem is finding someone of suitable character !! I don't know many barristers, dentists or airline pilots. Link to comment
brewsterbudgen Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 What might have been accepted by VFS is no guarantee of acceptance by HMPO. I doubt a 90day slip would be accepted now.The document doesn't get sent to HMPO. VFS tick a checklist when the documents are presented, saying proof of address has been provided.Have you ever actually renewed a UK passport in Bangkok?Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment
brewsterbudgen Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I got my new photos done and i do look (nearly) the same as my previous passport. I suppose i should get them countersigned to be on the safe side but the problem is finding someone of suitable character !!There is no need unless you look radically different.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment
KarlS Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: The document doesn't get sent to HMPO. VFS tick a checklist when the documents are presented, saying proof of address has been provided. Have you ever actually renewed a UK passport in Bangkok? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk YES, I have and you are mistaken. A friend of mine very recently had his "approved by VFS" proof of address rejected by HMPO. It pays to follow the downloadable guidance notes provided by HMPO. Link to comment
brewsterbudgen Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 YES, I have and you are mistaken. A friend of mine very recently had his "approved by VFS" proof of address rejected by HMPO. It pays to follow the downloadable guidance notes provided by HMPO.What did he use and how long ago was it? My comment just refers to using a 90-day receipt. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment
KarlS Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: What did he use and how long ago was it? My comment just refers to using a 90-day receipt. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk He used an untranslated copy of a Thai driving license which was "approved" by VFS and forwarded to HMPO in January of this year. Link to comment
brewsterbudgen Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 He used an untranslated copy of a Thai driving license which was "approved" by VFS and forwarded to HMPO in January of this year. Pretty sloppy of VFS to allow something untranslated to be sent to Liverpool. A translated DL is acceptable.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment
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