Passport expires and new one hasn't arrived yet ...how does it affect my non-O?

[bigginhill]

12 minutes ago, LukKrueng said:

If it actually happened to you (that you got 10 years+9 months) I can't argue with that fact, however it makes no sense as maximum validity is 10 years from the date issued. It doesn't matter why you issue a new passport and how long a validity it still has - to replace a lost or damaged one, to replace one with no or not enough blank pages for visas or whatever - the new passport has a validity of 10 years (some countries less, never seen one with more) 

I confirm that when my last passport was issued it had the residual months included; 29.01.18 till 29.08.28. Whether this has changed since 2018 I do not know. 

As to the OP personally I would compile the the papet work proving that you applied 3 months ago for the passport, copies of emails to the embassy, a time line including the date of the visit to immingration and what was said. And copies of hospital documents. 

I would want to show that everything that was possible was done to get the passport.

[dabhand]

11 minutes ago, bigginhill said:

I confirm that when my last passport was issued it had the residual months included; 29.01.18 till 29.08.28. Whether this has changed since 2018 I do not know. 

As to the OP personally I would compile the the papet work proving that you applied 3 months ago for the passport, copies of emails to the embassy, a time line including the date of the visit to immingration and what was said. And copies of hospital documents. 

I would want to show that everything that was possible was done to get the passport.

 

Yes, there was a policy change in September 2018 that UK passports could only be issued for a maximum of 10 years. As you say, prior to that any unexpired period on the old passport, up to a maximum of 9 months could be added to the new passport.

 

I travelled a lot during my working life and, even with 2 valid UK passports I was renewing them every 4/5 years and gaining the maximum 9 month extension each time. That being caused by the sad replacement of the jumbo 94 pager back in the mid 90's, by the current puny '48 pager'.

[Nout]

Always use an Agent to coordinate everything..

[Nout]

13 minutes ago, dabhand said:

 

Yes, there was a policy change in September 2018 that UK passports could only be issued for a maximum of 10 years. As you say, prior to that any unexpired period on the old passport, up to a maximum of 9 months could be added to the new passport.

 

I travelled a lot during my working life and, even with 2 valid UK passports I was renewing them every 4/5 years and gaining the maximum 9 month extension each time. That being caused by the sad replacement of the jumbo 94 pager back in the mid 90's, by the current puny '48 pager'.

Although UK jumbo passports are no longer available you can get 10 year passports.

[PumpkinEater]

My typo, it should read 2021...

[dabhand]

59 minutes ago, Nout said:

Although UK jumbo passports are no longer available you can get 10 year passports.

Yup, I was always getting the bigger 10 year (plus a bit) UK passports after the big blue jumbos were phased out in the 90's. 

 

The new 48 pagers (even having 2 of them) never lasted me the 10 years before they were full and had to renew them, but with the extra 9 months validity.

[PumpkinEater]

Thanks Ubon for the reply...

Next question:

June 21st 2021 is my non O expiration.

How far in ADVANCE can I apply for a new one in Thailand since I plan to go to the USA June 1st (If I van get a vaccination and the official paperwork to get back in October)?

Thanks!

[ubonjoe]

5 minutes ago, PumpkinEater said:

How far in ADVANCE can I apply for a new one in Thailand since I plan to go to the USA June 1st (If I van get a vaccination and the official paperwork to get back in October)?

You can apply for a extension of stay up to 30 days early or 45 days at some offices.

 

[Tanoshi]

2 hours ago, LukKrueng said:

If it actually happened to you (that you got 10 years+9 months) I can't argue with that fact, however it makes no sense as maximum validity is 10 years from the date issued. It doesn't matter why you issue a new passport and how long a validity it still has - to replace a lost or damaged one, to replace one with no or not enough blank pages for visas or whatever - the new passport has a validity of 10 years (some countries less, never seen one with more) 

 

As @foreverlomsak stated:

 

 

 

[bigginhill]

9 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You can apply for a extension of stay up to 30 days early or 45 days at some offices.

 

At CW I have renewed even earlier, as I had to leave earlier for an operation and they move the following years expiry date to an earlier date. 

Applying 30/45 days earlier you retain the 12 month expiry date, applying 60 days earlier the expiry date changes and you get, for example, 11 months instead of 12. 

I explained my reasons for having to leave, signed a form. They say no if they think you are asking for 12 months from the previous expiry date but if they understand you are asking for 12 months from when you apply it doesn't seem to be a problem.

Anyway I would check beforehand. 

[PumpkinEater]

Thanks guys have a good evening!

[Rawairat]

I am in a similar situation, been waiting 2 months for a new passport and the agent I went through assured me it would arrive in time. He’s gone quiet now, haven’t had a reply from my last email. I am hoping immigration will be sympathetic as I am on a guardian visa which is due this week 

[foreverlomsak]

1 hour ago, Rawairat said:

I am in a similar situation, been waiting 2 months for a new passport and the agent I went through assured me it would arrive in time. He’s gone quiet now, haven’t had a reply from my last email. I am hoping immigration will be sympathetic as I am on a guardian visa which is due this week 

good luck with your application

[LukKrueng]

4 hours ago, Tanoshi said:

 

As @foreverlomsak stated:

 

 

 

 

6 hours ago, bigginhill said:

I confirm that when my last passport was issued it had the residual months included; 29.01.18 till 29.08.28. Whether this has changed since 2018 I do not know. 

As to the OP personally I would compile the the papet work proving that you applied 3 months ago for the passport, copies of emails to the embassy, a time line including the date of the visit to immingration and what was said. And copies of hospital documents. 

I would want to show that everything that was possible was done to get the passport.

I stand corrected. Probably a ???????? thing. 

[VinnieK]

I'm back guys

Two hectic days...phew

Passport arrived 2 days ago..had to dash to BKK and yesterday went to immigration

 

Everything went smoothly

I extended my non-O (ret) for another year after I paid my one week overstay

I did the full one-year extension with all the paperwork etc

I was thinking they might give me the 'missing' months from my previous extension but they went for a completely new one

To anyone who has a similar problem..

I understand they are more relaxed due to Covid etc

That applies to immigration raids and such

Also...for all of us on the more 'serious' visas they are more considerate  (age, money in the bank, family etc)

Thanks to everyone who replied.