I have very recently applied to renew my UK Passport through the VFS Office in Bangkok and the renewal process at the VFS Office functioned perfectly.

 

As we live in Udonthani I had origonally intended to use a Visa Agent to avoid travelling to Bangkok but I changed my mind at the last minute.

 

I have heard conflicting reports that a Certified Letter from the British Embassy is required by Thai Immigration for the transfer of stamps from the old Passport to the new Passport so to be on the safe side I contacted the British Embassy about this.

 

The British Embassy have confirmed that since 25.05.2023 this is no longer a requirement.

 

I have attached an Information Note last updated 01 June 2023 from the British Embassy confirming that Thai Immigration are able to transfer stamps from the old Passport to the new Passport without a Certified Letter. The Information Note is in both English and Thai language.

 

I am posting this to help other UK Passport holders who may be interested in this.

Information_Note_Visa_transfer_to_new_passport.pdf

Edited June 30, 20233 yr by vibration

Letter no longer provided by UK embassy.

Thread already running from @007 RED

 

Edited June 30, 20233 yr by Mutt Daeng

The question is will Jomtien Immigration accept, i assume so, wait and see for any issues.

 

Good news is you can obtain in UK, someone brings to Thailand and should still be ok to use