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

 

[MadAtMatrix]

If you apply for the passport at the Canadian embassy in Bangkok, it will be processed and issued at Bangkok. Nothing to do with Canada Post. Turn around is usually under 2 weeks. 

[DrJack54]

31 minutes ago, MadAtMatrix said:

If you apply for the passport at the Canadian embassy in Bangkok, it will be processed and issued at Bangkok

So to clarify....you are stating for renewal of Canadian pp while in Thailand the new passport is "made and printed" in Bangkok

 

@kingstonkid any joy with Canadian embassy? 

[bigt3116]

On 12/11/2024 at 12:22 AM, Phillip9 said:

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.

 

Japan is the nearest that only requires validity for your stay

[MadAtMatrix]

45 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

So to clarify....you are stating for renewal of Canadian pp while in Thailand the new passport is "made and printed" in Bangkok

 

@kingstonkid any joy with Canadian embassy? 

Yes my passport application was made at the Embassy in Bangkok, and I received it about 10 days later. I had to go pick it up in person. It states "Issued at Bangkok". I was renewing (simplified passport application). 

[DrJack54]

4 minutes ago, MadAtMatrix said:

I was renewing (simplified passport application). 

Do you mean "emergency pp"

How long is it valid for. 

[MadAtMatrix]

2 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Do you mean "emergency pp"

How long is it valid for. 

No, a simplified renewal - renewal of an expiring, or recently expired passport. Not for a lost or stolen passport, that will take you several trips, a lot more money and your sanity (my friend had his stolen by a "date" he took to his room)

 

Here is the link to applying for a passport outside of Canada or USA> 

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports-abroad/renew-abroad.html

Attached is the link to a form below

 

https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/passport/forms/pdf/pptc482.pdf

[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, MadAtMatrix said:

No, a simplified renewal - renewal of an expiring, or recently expired passport. Not for a lost or stolen passport, that will take you several trips, a lot more money and your sanity (my friend had his stolen by a "date" he took to his room)

 

Simple question how long was  validity of pp issued. 

 

[Goethe]

There is a HUGE amount of false and misleading information on this topic on this forum (the renewal of a Canadian passport in Thailand). These are the facts:

1. You may renew your passport at the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok.

2. You may book appointment to go in person or you may mail in your application.

3. You may choose to pick up the new passport in person or have it mailed to you.

4. The turn-around time is very reasonable.

 

Source? Personal experience.

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, Goethe said:

The turn-around time is very reasonable

How long and when did you do this

[kingstonkid]

18 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

So to clarify....you are stating for renewal of Canadian pp while in Thailand the new passport is "made and printed" in Bangkok

 

@kingstonkid any joy with Canadian embassy? 

Thanks everyone for the thoughts.  

 

First No the passport is not made here it is done in Canada and shipped in the dip bag.

 

I went in dressed for success, clean LS shirt, dress pants, and paperwork ready.  I Immediately admitted my idiocy and asked for help and guidance.  

 

Both the counter lady and the consular official were awesome.  The rule states 20 working days, BUT she said they would flag my application and send it right away to Canada by scan, and I should be here in a couple of weeks.

 

I also handed her the letter requesting proof of funds. She took it to another official, who said I could do it when I picked up my passport.  

 

With any luck I should have everything done before 7 Jan.

[Celsius]

Canada post being in strike is irrelevant as passports are sent by courier....FedEx, ups, Purolator....

[kingstonkid]

1 minute ago, Celsius said:

Canada post being in strike is irrelevant as passports are sent by courier....FedEx, ups, Purolator....

No passports are sent in the diplomatic bag.  No matter what strike, as long as there are flights, then the bags get through.  They are also treated differently than normal cargo in the airport sent by the airlines.

[DrJack54]

2 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

With any luck I should have everything done before 7 Jan.

Thanks for report.

I was convinced that the pp would be issued in Canada. 

My recent renewal AU passport took exactly 20 days from posting docs to AU embassy Bangkok to receiving new passport via mail to condo.

Good luck

[Celsius]

3 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

No passports are sent in the diplomatic bag.  No matter what strike, as long as there are flights, then the bags get through.  They are also treated differently than normal cargo in the airport sent by the airlines.

 

Then how come last time I was sent a passport to Bangkok I got the FedEx number?

[jaideedave]

On 12/9/2024 at 12:44 PM, CanadaSam said:

I don't understand what Canada Post has to do with this.

 

In all my experiences of renewing my Canadian passport at many embassies / high commissions in foreign countries, they either issue it in the local office, or have it brought in via diplomatic channels.

 

Get to the embassy in Bangkok immediately and request a new passport, explain the circumstances to them, the staff there is pretty helpful, IMO.

Sam, last time I renewed my pp I did it online with the Cdn Embassy in BKK..I e-mailed the form ,payment etc. They mailed my new pp via EMS within a week. Very quick and easy.