looplaw Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I am due to extend my current retirement NON O extension which expires on 14 August 2023. However my Passport will be expiring on 2 June 2024. I will be filing for my extension at Pathum Thani Immigration. Would there be any problem with less than 1 year remaining in my passport? Has anyone had the same situation? Thank you all in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritTim Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 The only problem is that your extension will not be for a full year. Your extension will expire at the same time as your passport. You will need to apply for your following extension earlier. 5 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looplaw Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, BritTim said: The only problem is that your extension will not be for a full year. Your extension will expire at the same time as your passport. You will need to apply for your following extension earlier. I hope that's the case, I can deal with that. Thank you for responding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mahseer Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 Absolutely correct. Visa will be issued up to expiry date of passport. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Then just go to mythaivisa.com and they renew your passport simply. Just got mine done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 39 minutes ago, DPKANKAN said: Then just go to mythaivisa.com and they renew your passport simply. Just got mine done. Their website does not suggest that their services include passport renewals. Which countries' passports are they empowered to issue? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, BritTim said: Their website does not suggest that their services include passport renewals. Which countries' passports are they empowered to issue? They do passports...Punch mythaivisa on Facebook.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 A post using oversized font in ALL CAPS has been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 21 hours ago, looplaw said: I hope that's the case, I can deal with that. Thank you for responding. That is exactly the case , it happened to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 15 hours ago, BritTim said: Their website does not suggest that their services include passport renewals. Which countries' passports are they empowered to issue? Mine is UK British. Just email "[email protected]". Sorted everything out done by post no visits necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 5 hours ago, DPKANKAN said: Mine is UK British. Just email "[email protected]". Sorted everything out done by post no visits necessary. Do I understand correctly that 1. You mailed your UK passport which was expiring soon to Mythaivsa; 2. Mythaivisa obtained a new passport for you, presumably with documents you also sent them, but at no point during the process did you have to be personally present, neither at the office of Mythaivisa nor at the UK embassy nor at the office of an agency acting on behalf of the UK passport office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, Maestro said: Do I understand correctly that 1. You mailed your UK passport which was expiring soon to Mythaivsa; 2. Mythaivisa obtained a new passport for you, presumably with documents you also sent them, but at no point during the process did you have to be personally present, neither at the office of Mythaivisa nor at the UK embassy nor at the office of an agency acting on behalf of the UK passport office? Correct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 7 hours ago, DPKANKAN said: Mine is UK British. Just email "[email protected]". Sorted everything out done by post no visits necessary. How long did the whole process take? For how long, if at all, were you without your old passport? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungbing Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 The agent needs your old passport in order to collect the new one when it arrives. But I'm sure if you needed the old one back they would send it to you by EMS and when you've done you send it back to them by EMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Maestro said: Do I understand correctly that 1. You mailed your UK passport which was expiring soon to Mythaivsa; 2. Mythaivisa obtained a new passport for you, presumably with documents you also sent them, but at no point during the process did you have to be personally present, neither at the office of Mythaivisa nor at the UK embassy nor at the office of an agency acting on behalf of the UK passport office? There are other agents that perform the same function. Saves time and money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 13 hours ago, Maestro said: Do I understand correctly that 1. You mailed your UK passport which was expiring soon to Mythaivsa; 2. Mythaivisa obtained a new passport for you, presumably with documents you also sent them, but at no point during the process did you have to be personally present, neither at the office of Mythaivisa nor at the UK embassy nor at the office of an agency acting on behalf of the UK passport office? The embassy has nothing to do with passport renewal. It's all handled through VFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 13 hours ago, BritTim said: How long did the whole process take? For how long, if at all, were you without your old passport? About 7 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billzant Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I am interested in this because my next passport will be at 80, the thought of 2 trips to VFS to renew my passport is daunting. My understanding with VFS was that I had to apply in person so that my face and photo could be matched. If an agent does it, such matching could not happen. The 2nd trip was to collect the new passport, a letter for immigration to renew stamps, and have the corner of the old passport cut off. Are there legal comebacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereolab Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 7/29/2023 at 12:10 PM, looplaw said: I hope that's the case, I can deal with that. Thank you for responding. It is absolutely the case, happened to me last year, presented no problems with Immigration. Obtain your new passport ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oobar Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 32 minutes ago, stereolab said: It is absolutely the case, happened to me last year, presented no problems with Immigration. Obtain your new passport ASAP. Do they handle US passports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzz Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, oobar said: Do they handle US passports? US passport is all done online and thru EMS https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/instructions-for-ds-82-processing-by-mail-and-online-fee-payment-for-u-s-citizens-residing-in-thailand/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Can Aussie passports be done the same way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff1n2ret Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, billzant said: My understanding with VFS was that I had to apply in person so that my face and photo could be matched. If an agent does it, such matching could not happen I don't think VFS clerks are expected to verify your identity. If the photos submitted do not approximate to that in the expiring passport, HMPO may require someone known to the applicant to certify that they are a true likeness. Lots of applications are made by agents without the applicant being present - otherwise, there would be no point in using an agent. Edit: I will be 85 if/when my passport needs renewing, and though I've made the trip to apply in person before, I too don't fancy doing it again. Edited July 31, 2023 by Eff1n2ret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DPKANKAN Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 16 hours ago, BritTim said: How long did the whole process take? For how long, if at all, were you without your old passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Whats the latest on the turn around time for a UK passport renewal with VFS from people who have done it recently? UK Gov online its advising up to 11 weeks and £138 total for a 50 page passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looplaw Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, zzzzz said: US passport is all done online and thru EMS https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/instructions-for-ds-82-processing-by-mail-and-online-fee-payment-for-u-s-citizens-residing-in-thailand/ Do I need to go to Thaipost to get envelope and printed receipt? I am having trouble doing it online. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billzant Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Eff1n2ret said: I don't think VFS clerks are expected to verify your identity. If the photos submitted do not approximate to that in the expiring passport, HMPO may require someone known to the applicant to certify that they are a true likeness. Lots of applications are made by agents without the applicant being present - otherwise, there would be no point in using an agent. Edit: I will be 85 if/when my passport needs renewing, and though I've made the trip to apply in person before, I too don't fancy doing it again. Hi Eff1n2ret, As part of the application package this time, my photo was signed on the back, and the name of the signer was entered on the application form. VFS were helpful but meticulously checked what I gave them. If the embassy "outsources" to VFS then it is reasonable to think that an agent can submit an application to VFS to be forwarded on. I note your sympathetic edit. I have rarely used agents but have found them helpful. I have never done this but I do know of agents who are able to bend the bureaucracy in Thailand. I am asking if there is "bending" going on when agents submit to VFS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I had just the same issue as you. Passport expiry April 25, extension of stay expiry May 24. I realised next renewal I would only get 11 months. That did not fit with my schedule of split time in UK/Thailand. I decided as I am here in the UK at this time to get a new passport even though I had 22 months left. All done online, passport back in 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 6:58 PM, BritTim said: How long did the whole process take? For how long, if at all, were you without your old passport? Sent it to US consulate in BKK and had a tracking#...all worked out fine in the end took 3 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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