UK passport renewal

[billzant]

I must renew my UK passport this year. Last time I sent DHL to Hong Kong. Now I understand the process has been outsourced. Please can you send me up-to-date details for renewal - link or otherwise.

[dick turpin]

https://www.passport.service.gov.uk/overseas/information/thailand/renew/adult

[billzant]

Dick,

 

Thanks very much for this info. So quick.

 

 I am concerned about how long it takes to renew the passport once I have attended the interview. Any thoughts?

 

I want an appointment on or around 25 April - just after my 90 days. When should I send the email requesting interview dates.?

BillZ

 

 

 

 

[dick turpin]

 

Currently taking about 10 weeks. You will get an appointment a couple of weeks in advance

of your requested dates, it is not an interview just a document check. Not sure what your

90-day report has got to do with this, you still retain your old passport intact, which is not

cut until you collect your new passport.

 

This link may help explain the process, but you need to check for latest opening times etc

 

https://www.richardbarrow.com/2019/06/a-quick-guide-to-renewing-your-british-passport-in-bangkok/

[billzant]

Dick,

 

Thanks for your advice.

My plan was out-of-date or misunderstood. I thought they took my passport because I read of an online problem last year. 90 days doesn't count.

 

Helped clarify my plans or rather I don't need to be worried about the dates.

 

Does the renewal of the passport ie the 10 years run from the old expiry date?

 

Thanks again

BillZ 

[Upnotover]

1 hour ago, billzant said:

Does the renewal of the passport ie the 10 years run from the old expiry date?

No, 10 years from the date the new passport is issued, old expiry date is irrelevant.

[billzant]

Upnotover,

 

Thanks for this.

 

 

BillZ

[blackcab]

As the British Embassy does not oversee passport applications, I have moved this topic to the Home Country forum.

[The Hammer2021]

I used a Pattaya based agents to help me and it took about 8 weeks during which time I had my passport. I never went to Bangkok or did interview. But recently I have heard its much quicker.

[billzant]

Interesting.