Pouatchee 1696 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Hi immi asked me for a paper from my embassy when i renew my passport so i can transfer my non o to my new passport. can anyone tell me what i have to ask my embassy for? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 25068 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Which passport country? Some embassies have stopped providing that "letter" Oz being one. Think USA have also stopped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee 1696 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 (edited) 6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Which passport country? Some embassies have stopped providing that "letter" Oz being one. Think USA have also stopped. Canada What do i call that paper, and immi seems dead set on getting it (rayong branch) If they dont give it what is the work around? Edited June 8 by Pouatchee Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 25068 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) 1 minute ago, Pouatchee said: Canada Not sure about Canada. Here is link to immigration form. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=439177 This is not embassy letter but should do the trick Edited June 8 by DrJack54 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee 1696 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Not sure about Canada. Here is link to immigration form. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=439177 131.63 kB · 1164 downloads This is not embassy letter but should do the trick Thanks bud... i will go to rayong immi and show it and ask. it does say bkk on it though. my immi lady is not very forthcoming and canada charges around 1500 - 2000 bht per letter so gotta make sure i get it right THX a 1 000 000 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 25068 Posted June 8 Popular Post Share Posted June 8 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Pouatchee said: my immi lady is not very forthcoming and canada charges around 1500 - 2000 bht per letter so gotta make sure i get it right For most countries the "embassy letter" is handed to you with the new passport. It was a general statement. Just gives Thai immigration permission to transfer any stamps and visa information. I suggest that you tell io at Rayong that your embassy no longer provides letter see if that floats. Note: the transfer of stamps should be done at immigration office where they were issued. Edited June 8 by DrJack54 2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag 13866 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 19 minutes ago, Pouatchee said: Canada What do i call that paper, and immi seems dead set on getting it (rayong branch) If they dont give it what is the work around? Quite probably an agent. They can usually come to an "understanding" with Immigration. The fee may well be competitive with what the Embassy charges, especially if they ( the Embassy) require you to present yourself in person. 1 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee 1696 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 5 minutes ago, herfiehandbag said: Quite probably an agent. They can usually come to an "understanding" with Immigration. The fee may well be competitive with what the Embassy charges, especially if they ( the Embassy) require you to present yourself in person. Curious enough... in rayong, mapthaput, there are no agents. i havent a clue as to why, but that is the way it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChicagoExpat 21 Posted June 8 Popular Post Share Posted June 8 U.S. Embassy definitely has stopped. Huge time-waster of a bureaucratic exercise, as the Thai Immi folks can just look at the passports. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 26954 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 3 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Which passport country? Some embassies have stopped providing that "letter" Oz being one. Think USA have also stopped. UK also stopped 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouatchee 1696 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 just got off the phone with embassy. young lady tells me that they add a note in the passport that notifies immi. thanks to all the helpful replies 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soondae 60 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 4 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Which passport country? Some embassies have stopped providing that "letter" Oz being one. Think USA have also stopped. USA embassy provided a document for me November 2022 when I went through the process didn't have to request it, it was included with return of old and new passport. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dsj 384 Posted June 8 Popular Post Share Posted June 8 (edited) 4 hours ago, Pouatchee said: Canada What do i call that paper, and immi seems dead set on getting it (rayong branch) If they dont give it what is the work around? What Canada will do is put a stamp into your new passport stating that this is replacing your old passport. Edited June 8 by dsj 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMBob 1604 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 6 minutes ago, Soondae said: USA embassy provided a document for me November 2022 when I went through the process didn't have to request it, it was included with return of old and new passport. The US embassy here stopped providing the standard "transfer letter" only 2-3 months ago. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy99 92 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 I'm Cdn, just had PP replaced at Cdn Embassy, Bkk. I got the stamp and Thai Immigration accepted it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK 38677 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 26 minutes ago, Soondae said: USA embassy provided a document for me November 2022 when I went through the process didn't have to request it, it was included with return of old and new passport. The US has since ceased providing those letters, and announced the change on the Embassy's website. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 5550 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 4 hours ago, Pouatchee said: Canada What do i call that paper, and immi seems dead set on getting it (rayong branch) If they dont give it what is the work around? Easiest is to ask the Embassy. They deal with this regularly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf 10090 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 2 hours ago, ChicagoExpat said: U.S. Embassy definitely has stopped. Huge time-waster of a bureaucratic exercise, as the Thai Immi folks can just look at the passports. When I did mine, immigration never even looked at the letter, just handed it straight back. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennw 1449 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 5 hours ago, DrJack54 said: For most countries the "embassy letter" is handed to you with the new passport. It was a general statement. Just gives Thai immigration permission to transfer any stamps and visa information. I suggest that you tell io at Rayong that your embassy no longer provides letter see if that floats. Note: the transfer of stamps should be done at immigration office where they were issued. Aussie embassy puts a stamp in your old PP. and Imm accepts that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 13380 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 6 minutes ago, kennw said: Aussie embassy puts a stamp in your old PP. and Imm accepts that. You can apply online now so the Embassy won't have your old passport. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess 10479 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) 3 hours ago, Pouatchee said: just got off the phone with embassy. young lady tells me that they add a note in the passport that notifies immi. thanks to all the helpful replies Oz just put a stamp in. I should check all posts before replying sorry jack. Edited June 8 by brianthainess 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess 10479 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 1 hour ago, Will27 said: You can apply online now so the Embassy won't have your old passport. What Embassy is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Will27 13380 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 6 minutes ago, brianthainess said: What Embassy is that? Australian. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess 10479 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 1 minute ago, Will27 said: Australian. But you still have to go in person do you not ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 13380 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) 1 minute ago, brianthainess said: But you still have to go in person do you not ?? Nope. It all can be done online now. Edited June 8 by Will27 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess 10479 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Just now, Will27 said: Nope. It's done online. That must have started this year then, what a bummer it cost me a fair bit from KC, overnight hotel the wait for the appointment 2months before, I found the trip quite stressful at 71yrs old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 13380 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 1 minute ago, brianthainess said: That must have started this year then, what a bummer it cost me a fair bit from KC, overnight hotel the wait for the appointment 2months before, I found the trip quite stressful at 71yrs old. The Oz Embassy don't miss you either. $471.00 for a passport is rude IMO. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess 10479 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Will27 said: The Oz Embassy don't miss you either. $471.00 for a passport is rude IMO. I paid 11k they have the cheek to charge us extra 'coz we're 'Overseas" it's just a bit of postage not Thousands of Baht. Robbing barstewards. it's enough to start that kangaroo running loose in the top paddock Edited June 8 by brianthainess 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 25068 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 1 hour ago, Will27 said: The Oz Embassy don't miss you either. $471.00 for a passport is rude IMO. My Thai partner recently renewed her Thai 10 year passport. Cost: 1500b = $65 aud. She applied dec 19 and it arrived dec 21 at our condo via post. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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