Chainsaw Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Recommendations please for best way to renew my uk passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) Go to this web site and follow the instructions. It's all clearly explained. There is the option of using an agent if you so wish, but the above guide still applies with the exception of the personal visits to VFS in Bangkok. Edited June 14, 2023 by Moonlover 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lite Beer Posted June 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2023 Using an Agent is the easiest and cheapest method unless you live in Bangkok. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Lite Beer said: Using an Agent is the easiest and cheapest method unless you live in Bangkok. I'll agree with that one. I did the 2 trips to VFS from Udon Thani when I last renewed mine. That was before the agencies leapt on the bandwagon. I certainly wouldn't do it again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB172111 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Moonlover said: Go to this web site and follow the instructions. It's all clearly explained. There is the option of using an agent if you so wish, but the above guide still applies with the exception of the personal visits to VFS in Bangkok. IMHO I would do it yourself. Renewed mine last year and did 2 trips from Pattaya. Stayed overnight each time and got hotel and nice meal. Made a nice change. Or you could just give the money to an agent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 11 minutes ago, PB172111 said: IMHO I would do it yourself. Renewed mine last year and did 2 trips from Pattaya. Stayed overnight each time and got hotel and nice meal. Made a nice change. Or you could just give the money to an agent. Many people would willingly give money to an agent, just to avoid going anywhere near Bangkok. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) My wife renewed my passport. I never went to Bangkok. No agent to pay. Edited June 14, 2023 by IvorBiggun2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted June 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2023 19 minutes ago, PB172111 said: IMHO I would do it yourself. Renewed mine last year and did 2 trips from Pattaya. Stayed overnight each time and got hotel and nice meal. Made a nice change. Or you could just give the money to an agent. I shall be 80 when my next renewal comes up. You certainly wouldn't be able to tempt me to do 2 trips all the way from Sakon Nakhon to a city I can't stand anyway, If I have to pay an 5,000 THB to have someone do it for me, it'll be worth every satang. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFCol Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 As I've said before, used Mark's sending machine in Bangkok. Have done mine and my wife's in the last three years. Excellent service for around B5000. Google him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjuk Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 www.keyvisathailand.com These people did mine. Easy no trips to BK but it did take a LONG time, not their fault the UK passport office is a shambles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Lite Beer said: Using an Agent is the easiest and cheapest method unless you live in Bangkok. Or Chiang Mai. VFS/HMPO have an office there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansell Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 Did mine in December. I was told it would take 12 weeks or some such. Three weeks later it was ready and I popped back to BKK and picked it up. Very easy etc unless you live a long way away from BKK. Got a hotel on the next Soi and walked to the building. Very nice ladies and helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 4 hours ago, PB172111 said: IMHO I would do it yourself. Renewed mine last year and did 2 trips from Pattaya. Stayed overnight each time and got hotel and nice meal. Made a nice change. Or you could just give the money to an agent. I'm in Phuket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 I do mine in person and as a result enjoy a small holiday in Bangkok catching up with family and enjoying some nightlife entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamster Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 19 hours ago, Moonlover said: I shall be 80 when my next renewal comes up. You certainly wouldn't be able to tempt me to do 2 trips all the way from Sakon Nakhon to a city I can't stand anyway, If I have to pay an 5,000 THB to have someone do it for me, it'll be worth every satang. 10000 baht to a Pattaya agency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamster Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 18 hours ago, pjuk said: www.keyvisathailand.com These people did mine. Easy no trips to BK but it did take a LONG time, not their fault the UK passport office is a shambles. Thai Visa Express did mine, took 8 weeks including the UK strikes 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 22 hours ago, Moonlover said: Go to this web site and follow the instructions. It's all clearly explained. There is the option of using an agent if you so wish, but the above guide still applies with the exception of the personal visits to VFS in Bangkok. which website????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 19 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said: My wife renewed my passport. I never went to Bangkok. No agent to pay. I did that last time, but never again. After the travel costs, accommodation and food costs, and the inevitable "I meet some friends and go shopping costs", the exercise cost a freaking fortune. The only advantage for me was that I didn't have to breathe in 98 octane atmosphere for 2 days. An agent for me next time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 23 hours ago, Moonlover said: Go to this web site and follow the instructions. It's all clearly explained. There is the option of using an agent if you so wish, but the above guide still applies with the exception of the personal visits to VFS in Bangkok. 59 minutes ago, blackshadow said: which website????????????? This one duh! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, fulhamster said: 20 hours ago, Moonlover said: I shall be 80 when my next renewal comes up. You certainly wouldn't be able to tempt me to do 2 trips all the way from Sakon Nakhon to a city I can't stand anyway, If I have to pay an 5,000 THB to have someone do it for me, it'll be worth every satang. 1 hour ago, fulhamster said: 10000 baht to a Pattaya agency I haven't researched current agency prices (not yet) but I've read plenty of posts on the forum that say they paid far less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Personally renewed my UK passport through VFS Bangkok last year. Could not have been easier. No hassle, and new passport arrived within 6 weeks. I do, however, have a house in Bangkok which makes things easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 4 hours ago, Moonlover said: I haven't researched current agency prices (not yet) but I've read plenty of posts on the forum that say they paid far less than that. I think the 10,000 baht includes the cost of the passport itself, not just the agent's fees. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: I think the 10,000 baht includes the cost of the passport itself, not just the agent's fees. In Pattaya it should certainly be no more than that. Watch out for hidden extras like excessive fees for using their credit card for payment. UKPO fees are - The 32-page passport is £118.51, 48-page passport is £128.51. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Unless you never go home do it when there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 14 minutes ago, hotandsticky said: In Pattaya it should certainly be no more than that. Watch out for hidden extras like excessive fees for using their credit card for payment. UKPO fees are - The 32-page passport is £118.51, 48-page passport is £128.51. I have read several times that UKPO will accept Thai bank debit cards now, but check first with the bank that the card has been authorized for international use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Moonlover said: I have read several times that UKPO will accept Thai bank debit cards now, but check first with the bank that the card has been authorized for international use. If using an agent I would like to think that they would be able to advise whether your card is OK. Many people will deal with the agent by post and may be reluctant to disclose their card details…especially the 3 digit code. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 35 minutes ago, hotandsticky said: In Pattaya it should certainly be no more than that. Watch out for hidden extras like excessive fees for using their credit card for payment. UKPO fees are - The 32-page passport is £118.51, 48-page passport is £128.51. Sorry, correction… a 32 page passport is £127.51 and 48 page £138.51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chainsaw Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 I now have all the info I need. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamster Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 19 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said: I think the 10,000 baht includes the cost of the passport itself, not just the agent's fees. Yes it did. Add the cost of 2 trips to BKK VFS office and it seemed a good deal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) Kevin and Pook (Isaan Farang) recommended www.thaivisauk.com Went onto there www and rang both the numbers. Guy consistently hung up after saying 'Hello'. Anyone have experience with this? Is this service just for Thais? If I can't do business with this lot, can anyone recommend? Tried www.keyvisathailand.com (Fulhamster post above) but can't reach them. Edited June 16, 2023 by owl sees all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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