Passport expiring

[Chelseafan]

I am travelling to Thailand, arriving 24th May leaving a week later. My passport expires on 22nd Dec so will be short by 2 days of the 6 month minimum.

How stringent do you think immigration will be ? For the record, I have plenty of stamps showing in/out dates, never overstayed or done visa runs

 

 

I'm thinking of renewing but I'm worried that the passport won't get back to me in time.

 

Thanks

 

[DrJack54]

Suggest you obtain a new pp.

Is there option for "express service" for pp renewal.

 

Having stated that it's the airline that might have an issue with the "6 month rule" not immigration 

[Maestro]

12 minutes ago, Chelseafan said:

I am travelling to Thailand, arriving 24th May leaving a week later. My passport expires on 22nd Dec so will be short by 2 days of the 6 month minimum.

 

24 May plus six months is 24 November. On the date of arrival in Thailand, your passport will have a remaining validity of six months and 22 days.

[scubascuba3]

Isn't there a UK express service? quicker in person, probably same day

[BritManToo]

7 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Isn't there a UK express service? quicker in person, probably same day

Gone,

It takes a week now for the express service.

[Upnotover]

38 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Gone,

It takes a week now for the express service.

It was gone. But it's back now. 

[Gaccha]

1 hour ago, Chelseafan said:

How stringent do you think immigration will be ?

 

Very unlikely that the airline will let you fly. They are not flexible because any breach of the rule results in a heavy fine on them.

[Upnotover]

55 minutes ago, Gaccha said:

 

Very unlikely that the airline will let you fly. They are not flexible because any breach of the rule results in a heavy fine on them.

Should be no problem, he's got nearly 7 months when he flies.