New Irish Passport

[chiangrai]

my irish passport is nearly full because i get 4 stamps on it every 2 weeks.

need a new one but the irish (bangkok)consulate website says it will take them 4 weeks,

because i'm on a 14 day visa i'm trying to decide wheather i should

1-get a 14 day visa and send it off imediatly,then pay 14 days overstay

when i get it back,

2-go all the way to vientiane,get a proper visa and then send it off,

3- get a 14 day visa and send it to ireland for a 1 day express service,new passport,

14 day overstay(7000baht)and a trip to vientiane are about the same price,

would they be cross with me when i show up for another 14 days exemption with a 14 day overstay,

will sending it home work,

all advice appreciated

I

[Mario2008]

The vientianne option is the best, if you have enough space in your passport as it is the legal way.

Do not send your passport abroad!

[ubonjoe]

Getting a tourist visa would be the best option. Vientiane is giving free 2 entry visas until the 4th of June.

You could fly out and back and get 30 days. Check Air Asia for flights to KL or Cambodia. I think you will find that would be less than an overstay. And less riskey.

[chiangrai]

Getting a tourist visa would be the best option. Vientiane is giving free 2 entry visas until the 4th of June.

You could fly out and back and get 30 days. Check Air Asia for flights to KL or Cambodia. I think you will find that would be less than an overstay. And less riskey.

just looked at the irish consulate again,

it may take 4 to 5 weeks,

so you're right,

i need a visa,

thanks for the help