I Think I Might Have Screwed Up

[NanLaew]

18 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Do you REALLY have to send your old Passport with the application for a new one?

I thought it was against the Law here to be without it. 

I have a couple of UK ones, which I personally made holes in when my new one arrived, after transferring the stamps at Immigration.

 

It is a violation of the law to be inside Thailand WITHOUT a valid passport. That's one of the reasons given for the double-shuffle UK passport renewal in Thailand allowing you to keep the "old" one until the "new" one is received, with the old one cancelled after you have checked the new one for correctness. However, if certain countries think this isn't relevant, then you don't have an option.

 

For the OP, despite cutting it fine already with Christmas and New Year holidays in Canada, I doubt the local embassy uses snail mail. The UK passport renewal involves DHL and the turnaround is typically between 2 and 3 weeks. My Australian mate just renewed his passport via their Bangkok embassy and it was only 12 days, again they use either diplomatic bag or courier.

 

Good luck!

[DrJack54]

22 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

My Australian mate just renewed his passport via their Bangkok embassy and it was only 12 days, again they use either diplomatic bag or courier.

12 days. That's fast.

I renewed my Oz pp March and from post application to embassy in Bangkok to delivery on new pp (mail) it was 20 days.

I was impressed. 

[Daniel Cully]

The only answer is, go to the Canadian embassy in Bangkok and talk to them.

[DrJack54]

13 minutes ago, Daniel Cully said:

The only answer is, go to the Canadian embassy in Bangkok and talk to them.

He has an appointment for application Wednesday at Canadian embassy Bangkok 

[treetops]

On 12/9/2024 at 6:01 AM, Phillip9 said:

I don't see how a border bounce helps you.  I think Thailand (and almost every other country) requires you to have a minimum of 6 months before your passport expires to enter the country.   Canada is likely the only country that will allow you to enter with your current passport.

 

Thailand has no such requirement for Canadian (and many other) passport holders.  They only require it to be valid for the period of intended stay.

[DrJack54]

27 minutes ago, treetops said:

 

Thailand has no such requirement for Canadian (and many other) passport holders.  They only require it to be valid for the period of intended stay.

100% correct.

Note that while Thai immigration at airports etc do not that requirement some airlines may have an issue.

Thailand is bit unique with the "6 month validity" rule. 

[Phillip9]

3 hours ago, treetops said:

Thailand has no such requirement for Canadian (and many other) passport holders.  They only require it to be valid for the period of intended stay.

OK, but that still doesn't help him unless he can find another country to bounce out to.   I doubt any of the neighboring countrys will allow him enter with less than 6 months remaining.

[kimothai]

Why use the Canadian Post?  Surely Canada has other mail delivery services such as FedEx.

[grubman]

Have you thought of using DHL or Fedex to send your new passport as the Canada Post is striking, I am sure these companies are still working taking advantage of the strike  

[Wuvu2]

On 12/9/2024 at 11:33 AM, kingstonkid said:

 

Yes I know I am an idiot no need to flame me.

You are an advanced member and know us all very well. Flameless is a ridiculous expectation 🙄

[edwardflory]

As an AMERICAN

I sent my PP for renewal 8 weeks before expired. 5 days ( including a weekend ) before my extension expired I got a EMERGENCY ( 1 year ) PP from my embassy. Used it for my extension. 2 days AFTER extension stamps in EMERGENCY PP, I received my 10 year.

NO problems transferring stamps to 10 year PP.

[Freddy42OZ]

On 12/9/2024 at 11:33 AM, kingstonkid said:

Now, Canada Post is on strike, and I am not sure I will get my new passport on time.

 

 

Yesterday I spoke with my friend who works for Canada Post.  He said they are not going back to work any time soon.

If I were you I would fly back to Canada and get a new passport in person.  

Unless the Canadian passport office will send back your new passport by Fedex.

 

Good luck!

[Tookea]

You have a time sensitive matter, spending time on the internet listening to "experts" is not your wisest idea.

1. go to the canadian embassy in bangkok and ask them what to do. Document what they tell you and follow their instructions. Ive found my countries embassy to be very helpful when "issues" arise. Try to get the email address of a person there who can help you; make copies of your emails regarding this and save everything in a dedicated folder.

2. go to your local Thai Immigration office and ask them what to do. You really need to bring a person fluent in Thai along with you. Document and email (if necessary just email to yourself).

Using email for this is preferable to line. Dont forget to attach relevant documents.

Good luck

[DrJack54]

9 minutes ago, Tookea said:

You have a time sensitive matter, spending time on the internet listening to "experts" is not your wisest idea.

1. go to the canadian embassy in bangkok and ask them what to do.

You first type don't waste ..."time on internet listening to experts"

Then proceed to type your advice.

 

BTW: If you read the thread you would be aware of fact OP had appointment at Canadian embassy Wednesday (yesterday) 

 

12 minutes ago, Tookea said:

2. go to your local Thai Immigration office and ask them what to do.

Waste of time. 

[J Branche]

I am a little confused.  I thought the Canadian Embassy could renew your passport.  Some people stated the appointment was 1 month out.

 

As others have stated contact your Embassy.  They may have an emergency passport process that cost extra