Popular Post Raindancer Posted January 25 Popular Post Share Posted January 25 Just to inform anyone needing to renew their passports through VFS Chiang Mai. I submitted my passport application on 16th January and it arrived back today 25th. Excellent service at application point and amazingly quick return. Staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isan Farang Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 43 minutes ago, Raindancer said: Just to inform anyone needing to renew their passports through VFS Chiang Mai. I submitted my passport application on 16th January and it arrived back today 25th. Excellent service at application point and amazingly quick return. Staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. Thanks for the info, i am in Chiang Rai. How many trips to CM would i need to make to get a new passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindancer Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 13 minutes ago, Isan Farang said: Thanks for the info, i am in Chiang Rai. How many trips to CM would i need to make to get a new passport. Book online appointment. One trip to attend appointment. And a second trip to collect your passport. Hope that helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Last year I had to wait 13 weeks... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindancer Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 13 minutes ago, Dmaxdan said: Last year I had to wait 13 weeks... Understood. I was extremely surprised to get the phone call after 9 days of submission. I had been told it would take 3/4 weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raindancer Posted January 25 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 25 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Raindancer said: Book online appointment. One trip to attend appointment. And a second trip to collect your passport. Hope that helps. @Isan FarangJust a couple of tips that you may or not be aware of: 1. Make sure that the document you provide with proof of address shows exactly the same address as your home address in Thailand. 2. If you are using a Thai debit/ credit card to pay, make sure that it is authorised by the bank for overseas payments. Payments are debited in UK. My neighbour had his payment declined by the bank and was informed by VFS. Fortunately he visited VFS to resubmit payment, after speaking with the bank to authorise payment, and all was well in the end. Edited January 25 by Raindancer Spelling 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippytum Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 (edited) i used this service and agree first class service. Avoids the hassle of Bangkok Edited January 26 by jippytum 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 At least the Ozzy PP can now be done by post, and no need to go personally anymore, so I have been told, when I did mine last year I had to travel to BKK a 7hr drive for me and attend the embassy at 10am, So stay in Hotel overnight. it took weeks for the appointment on line, and 7 weeks 4 days for it to be sent EMS to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siftasam Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I looked at this site last year when I renewed my UK passport. There were several criticisms of VFS in CM then, so I went to Thai Visa Assist in Changmailand. Smooth, efficient service there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindancer Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 (edited) 48 minutes ago, siftasam said: I looked at this site last year when I renewed my UK passport. There were several criticisms of VFS in CM then, so I went to Thai Visa Assist in Changmailand. Smooth, efficient service there. I read those criticisms as well. But I focused on the positive reviews. There are always two sides to reviews. And anyway, that was last year. I posted this to let people know that the service was excellent. Edited January 26 by Raindancer Amendment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 56 minutes ago, siftasam said: I looked at this site last year when I renewed my UK passport. There were several criticisms of VFS in CM then, so I went to Thai Visa Assist in Changmailand. Smooth, efficient service there. Who took all the paperwork etc, popped down the road to VFS and did it there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/25/2024 at 5:25 PM, Dmaxdan said: Last year I had to wait 13 weeks... Hope it's a lot less when you have to renew again in 9 years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 13 hours ago, jippytum said: i used this service and agree first class service. Avoids the hassle of Bangkok I have my oldest lad's passport renewal and the youngest lad's first time passport application to do in March. We're in Isaan and this does sound like a better alternative to the Bangkok trip. What's the weather like in March? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippytum Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 7 hours ago, NanLaew said: I have my oldest lad's passport renewal and the youngest lad's first time passport application to do in March. We're in Isaan and this does sound like a better alternative to the Bangkok trip. What's the weather like in March? Chances are the air quality will not be good but neither will Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jarse Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 1/25/2024 at 4:25 PM, Dmaxdan said: Last year I had to wait 13 weeks... Good to heat the staff are back at work in the passport office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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