UK Passport Renewal in Chiang Mai – Residency Proof + Visa Questions

[falangUK]

Hi all,

A few questions, especially for anyone who’s done this recently:

1. Will they take my old passport during processing, or can I keep it while waiting for the new one?

2. I’m currently on a 60-day visa exemption + 30-day extension (so a 90-day stay overall).
   – Is this visa status enough to apply for a passport renewal?
   – Has anyone done it with just a 60+30 setup?

3. How do I prove residency in Thailand for the passport application?
   – Are the immigration entry and extension stamps enough?
   – Or do I need to get a residency confirmation letter from immigration?

Appreciate any first-hand experiences or recent info. Thanks!

[brewsterbudgen]

1. You keep your old passport while the new one is being issued.

2. The UK don't care about your visa status in Thailand. But it might take time to get the new passport, anything from 4 to 8 weeks.

3. Any bill with your address, or a Thai DL that shows your address, or a bank statement, or get a residency certificate.  All documents must be in English.

[DrJack54]

57 minutes ago, falangUK said:

I’m currently on a 60-day visa exemption + 30-day extension (so a 90-day stay overall).
   – Is this visa status enough to apply for a passport renewal?
   – Has anyone done it with just a 60+30 setup?

When does current pp expire? 

When do you plan to return to UK? 

If prior to expiry why do it now.

 

[ukrules]

For proof of residency they also accept a copy of a lease.

 

I sent an agent to do it for me as I couldn't be bothered and they drew up a lease especially for this purpose.

It's nonsense - however you can also get a bank statement with an English address on it - just pop along to the bank and get them to alter your address into English then tell them to print a statement - they will do it for a small fee - then you have a bank document with your address on it - and that's very useful for lots of other things as well.