mommysboy Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I have a UK passport which is set to expire on 23/6/2022, so I will need to renew it. Is there a simple step by step guide available?: as I am confused about a couple of issues, including supporting documents and whether Consular Services are even open at the moment. In particular, I can provide proof of identity, but do not have any documents for proof of address in Thailand as I simply live at the family home where everything is in my wife's name. Does anyone know what I can do? Would a Thai credit card statement/bank account do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post grain Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 Get a visa agent to do it. Mine also expires in 2022, I already spoke with Darren at Key Visa, and for a reasonable charge he'll take care of everything, and give me a brand new UK PP with all the Thai imm/visa transfer taken care of, so I don't have to stuff around doing anything. Of course I could save a few thousand baht and do it all myself, and have a bunch of headaches. Up to you. Personally I prefer to pay a bit extra and have a professional, who knows the entire process inside out, take care of it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 Go through all the steps here to get about all the info you need. https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, ubonjoe said: Go through all the steps here to get about all the info you need. https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports Thanks Joe I read through that: The sticking point for me is 'evidence of address' : The list says: Please provide one of the following: • visa or resident permit (or colour photocopy) • tax record eg a letter from a tax authority • educational record eg school report • employment record eg official letter from your employer • letter sent to you from a central, regional or local government department • medical/health card • voter’s card • immigration documents. I'm on the so called 'wife visa'. I don't have any of the above documents. Any idea what I can do? (I notice it says 'visa or resident permit'- the only official proof of that are the stamps in my passport.) Edited August 23, 2021 by mommysboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 A Thai bank statement that shows your name and address in English is fine. When you submit the application at the HMPO office at VFS, The Trendy, they check everything and are very helpful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eff1n2ret Posted August 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, mommysboy said: (I notice it says 'visa or resident permit'- the only official proof of that are the stamps in my passport.) That is actually all you need. The point is that the Passport Office aren't really interested in your address in Thailand, because they're not going to post anything to you. What the immigration stamp in your passport tells them is that you are legally staying in Thailand and that Thai Immigration have had sight of your passport, so there's a sporting chance that it is genuine. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted August 23, 2021 Author Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Eff1n2ret said: That is actually all you need. The point is that the Passport Office aren't really interested in your address in Thailand, because they're not going to post anything to you. What the immigration stamp in your passport tells them is that you are legally staying in Thailand and that Thai Immigration have had sight of your passport, so there's a sporting chance that it is genuine. Yes that would be logical. I've been doing some browsing and Richard Barrow had a useful blog. It looks like he did it that way too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronster Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Look up a guy called mark jacob/ marks sending machine on Facebook. He renews passports for loads of people around the islands and is a very easy and efficient service from what I see . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombra Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 22 hours ago, mommysboy said: Thanks Joe I read through that: The sticking point for me is 'evidence of address' : The list says: Please provide one of the following: • visa or resident permit (or colour photocopy) • tax record eg a letter from a tax authority • educational record eg school report • employment record eg official letter from your employer • letter sent to you from a central, regional or local government department • medical/health card • voter’s card • immigration documents. I'm on the so called 'wife visa'. I don't have any of the above documents. Any idea what I can do? (I notice it says 'visa or resident permit'- the only official proof of that are the stamps in my passport.) I got a statement of my account from the Kasikorn Bank. For 100 baht or 200 baht (I don't remember which), they will type your name and address in English. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1DegreeN Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Do you still do an annual UK HMRC tax return? I used the annual tax return form as my proof of address for my passport renewal last year, it was the only recent document I had with my address in Thailand written in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I. Used a bank statement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I just did this in Nov 2020, I’m pretty sure I just used my Thai Driving licence as proof of Thai Address at VFS (they needed a photo copy front and back). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanrchase Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Be aware they will no longer credit you time if you renew early. Your new passport will be 10 years from date of application. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoolander Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Are VFS open now in Bangkok for passport renewals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker66 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, alanrchase said: Be aware they will no longer credit you time if you renew early. Your new passport will be 10 years from date of application. When did they start doing that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 Just now, LongTimeLurker66 said: When did they start doing that? About 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff1n2ret Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, alanrchase said: Your new passport will be 10 years from date of application. Pedantic, I know, but it's 10 years from the date of issue. But the result is that for those who have to apply for annual extensions, you are likely to have to renew it after 9 years or accept an extension of less than a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker66 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said: About 5 years ago. I redid mine in 2018 and got "credit" for time left on the passport. I must have gotten my new passport just before they changed the system. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I notice that they require a credit card or debit card. I don't have a credit card but have a Bangkok bank master card can they debit pounds from my Baht account using that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big dendrobenaes Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 book an appoinment thru V F S at TRENDY HOUSE bkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, LongTimeLurker66 said: I redid mine in 2018 and got "credit" for time left on the passport. I must have gotten my new passport just before they changed the system. You're right, I over-estimated it. Well done, for getting in just in time! https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/sep/14/uk-passports-could-lose-up-to-nine-months-validity-after-rule-change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 12:05 PM, grain said: Get a visa agent to do it. Mine also expires in 2022, I already spoke with Darren at Key Visa, and for a reasonable charge he'll take care of everything, and give me a brand new UK PP with all the Thai imm/visa transfer taken care of, so I don't have to stuff around doing anything. Of course I could save a few thousand baht and do it all myself, and have a bunch of headaches. Up to you. Personally I prefer to pay a bit extra and have a professional, who knows the entire process inside out, take care of it. If you live outside Bangkok or Chiang Mai definitely recommended particularly as you have to lodge and collect in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 8 hours ago, StevieAus said: If you live outside Bangkok or Chiang Mai definitely recommended particularly as you have to lodge and collect in person. True. 2 return trips via air will cost as much or more than Key visas's fee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 11 hours ago, StevieAus said: If you live outside Bangkok or Chiang Mai definitely recommended particularly as you have to lodge and collect in person. I thought there was a VFS office in Chiang Mai now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farang99 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 3:33 PM, mommysboy said: Thanks Joe I read through that: The sticking point for me is 'evidence of address' : The list says: Please provide one of the following: • visa or resident permit (or colour photocopy) • tax record eg a letter from a tax authority • educational record eg school report • employment record eg official letter from your employer • letter sent to you from a central, regional or local government department • medical/health card • voter’s card • immigration documents. I'm on the so called 'wife visa'. I don't have any of the above documents. Any idea what I can do? (I notice it says 'visa or resident permit'- the only official proof of that are the stamps in my passport.) The sticking point is you or your wife should have competed a TM 30 and you would then have a proof of address in your passport. Do it now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombra Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 23 hours ago, Ombra said: I got a statement of my account from the Kasikorn Bank. For 100 baht or 200 baht (I don't remember which), they will type your name and address in English. P.S. If you use a bank letter, you need to submit the letter plus a photocopy of it. I didn't have a photocopy and that wasted time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 7 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said: I thought there was a VFS office in Chiang Mai now? Yes there is used them last time prior to them having an office used Key Visa. what I meant in my post was if you don’t live in Bangkok or Chiang Mai use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/24/2021 at 4:10 PM, richard_smith237 said: I just did this in Nov 2020, I’m pretty sure I just used my Thai Driving licence as proof of Thai Address at VFS (they needed a photo copy front and back). Same Same for Me when I Renewed mine in 2017....Plus I Had ALL my Thai Visa Info transferred into the NEW Passport at Mukdahan Immigration the next time I was leaving on a Border Run & That was done totally FREE !! By a Beautiful Lady I.O. Thank You Ma'am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/24/2021 at 4:23 PM, brewsterbudgen said: About 5 years ago. NO They Didn't I Renewed mine in 2017 & Got the FULL 9 Months Credited to make my new one 10 Years & 9 Months.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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