Chainsaw Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) Any recommendations for renewing my passport. I don't want to use an agent. Edited January 19, 2023 by Chainsaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Your nationality is....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, transam said: Your nationality is....? Oops! British Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 https://www.ajarn.com/blogs/bangkok-phil/renewing-a-uk-passport-in-bangkok all info you need to do yourself is here. i renewed mine and got my son's first British passport before new year. no need for an agent , it's all quite straightforward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Chainsaw said: Oops! British Weeell, there is no easy way as you must go to Bangkok to sort it via an appointment. I used Key Visa Services to renew mine, all done by post, very easy.. Be warned that UK PP renewal is taking around 15 weeks..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, Chainsaw said: Any recommendations for renewing my passport. I don't want to use an agent. Depends where you live as I read before an agent is 4k for some a lot cheaper than a visit to BKK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 17 minutes ago, transam said: I used Key Visa Services to renew mine, all done by post, very easy.. Are they up and running again? as the owner died not long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Just now, brianthainess said: Are they up and running again? as the owner died not long ago. He is alive, talked to him via email... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 53 minutes ago, transam said: Be warned that UK PP renewal is taking around 15 weeks..... mine took 4 weeks but , as i live in BKK, i didnt need an agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 57 minutes ago, nikmar said: https://www.ajarn.com/blogs/bangkok-phil/renewing-a-uk-passport-in-bangkok all info you need to do yourself is here. i renewed mine and got my son's first British passport before new year. no need for an agent , it's all quite straightforward. apologies, i didnt see that you lived in Phuket. if you can get up to bangers for the day, its really quite a simple process. the people in the office do a good job as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, nikmar said: mine took 4 weeks but , as i live in BKK, i didnt need an agent When was that, 10 years back...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, transam said: When was that, 10 years back...? last month - my sons first passport took about the same as well. applied about the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 51 minutes ago, transam said: Weeell, there is no easy way as you must go to Bangkok to sort it via an appointment. I used Key Visa Services to renew mine, all done by post, very easy.. Be warned that UK PP renewal is taking around 15 weeks..... Much shorter now. Stories of 4 weeks and 2 weeks!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 32 minutes ago, transam said: He is alive, talked to him via email... What??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 minute ago, nikmar said: last month - my sons first passport took about the same as well. applied about the same time. VHS BKK emailed me to say my papers had been sent to the UK, that was 6 days after the agent received them, from then on it took 15 weeks, new PP dated 29 September, so I don't know how you did it in 4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I just filled in the UK PP form on the Net for PP renewal from Thailand, it said allow 11 weeks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esaandaz Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I applied for my daughter's first British passport at VFS on January 6th, got an email today to say it is ready for collection. 13 days amazing ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, transam said: He is alive, talked to him via email... Did you use a medium as he died a few weeks ago. https://aseannow.com/topic/1280163-key-visa-pattaya/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Lite Beer said: Did you use a medium as he died a few weeks ago. I talked to Garry in September, sorry to hear he has departed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, transam said: I talked to Garry in September, sorry to hear he has departed..... Hope your better with cars than names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 31 minutes ago, Olmate said: 35 minutes ago, transam said: I talked to Garry in September, sorry to hear he has departed..... Hope your better with cars than names. Love it when someone goes ‘gramma police’ (in this case name’s) and gets it wrong !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 38 minutes ago, Olmate said: Hope your better with cars than names. McGarry......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 11 hours ago, transam said: McGarry......... Ok Sam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted January 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2023 13 hours ago, transam said: He is alive, talked to him via email... Hi Transam, He passed away about a month ago, maybe the staff are using his email to continue the business? As an aside, I used them as it was cheaper than two trips to Bangkok from Surin. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikmar Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 13 hours ago, transam said: VHS BKK emailed me to say my papers had been sent to the UK, that was 6 days after the agent received them, from then on it took 15 weeks, new PP dated 29 September, so I don't know how you did it in 4 weeks. cant answer that. i was told at VHS office thatit could take between 13 - 16 wks. But I got the email t come pick up the new passport after 4. Maybe im blessed or something :)) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 3:27 AM, nikmar said: cant answer that. i was told at VHS office thatit could take between 13 - 16 wks. But I got the email t come pick up the new passport after 4. Maybe im blessed or something :)) 4 Weeks.... Thats good info. Obviously I’m not counting on the 4 weeks and will still leave plenty of time.. but it helps me decide if I’m going to renew my Sons Passport in April, or if I wait until we visit the UK in the Summer and book the fast track option (His PP expires in Sept). The only thing which concerns me is that once we submit an application we are not supposed to travel on our passports.... Which, if we are overseas and ‘something comes up’ and we need to travel we could be stuck. That said, the corner of the Passport is not cut until we receive the new one, so theoretically its perfectly possible to travel while an application is in place (although we are not supposed to) - I’m not sure if thats an actual law or just a recommendation / guidance from the FCO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 After reading the many replies I'm reluctantly thinking that an agent might be the way to go. Any recommendations for agents in Phuket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Chainsaw said: After reading the many replies I'm reluctantly thinking that an agent might be the way to go. Any recommendations for agents in Phuket? After reading replies saying got UK PP in 4 weeks etc, I emailed Key Visa about waiting times, the reply was, allow 3 months at this time, don't listen to people on forums.... I and many of us have used Key Visa (Pattaya) with no problems.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, transam said: After reading replies saying got UK PP in 4 weeks etc, I emailed Key Visa about waiting times, the reply was, allow 3 months at this time, don't listen to people on forums.... I and many of us have used Key Visa (Pattaya) with no problems.... Any recommendations for agents in Phuket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Chainsaw said: Any recommendations for agents in Phuket? No, but Key Visa can do it all by EMS post, easy...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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