My wife's passport expires in January 09 and We want to visit Hong Kong next month. Does she need a new passport beforehand? I seem to recall some countries require 6 months left on current passport as part of their entry requirements.

Also when a new Thai passport is renewed will she get to keep her old passport? Reason being we have 5 years worth of stamps evidencing we have travelled to various countries in Asia together which may come in handy when applying for a visa to UK.

Also when a new Thai passport is renewed will she get to keep her old passport? Reason being we have 5 years worth of stamps evidencing we have travelled to various countries in Asia together which may come in handy when applying for a visa to UK.

Yes, they will just cut off an ear to show that it is a full/ or expired PP.

Old PP's carrying important stamps are carried for this reason, at PP control you just show both PP's, present valid and expired but important PP containing still valid stamps.

Good Luck

Moss

Yes, they will just cut off an ear to show that it is a full/ or expired PP.

I obviously mean the front red page of the PP, not one of your ears Chop, Heaven Forbid

Good Luck

Moss

Chopper, your wife should get a new passport now. It is simple and fast in Thailand.

She will get to keep her old passport if she asks for it.

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Maestro

Mossfinn a new set of ears would probably do me justice...

Thank you both for your advice.

This link might help. It has list of passport offices through out the country. Just scroll down a bit and you will find the info.

http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2633.php