CRUNCHER Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Has anyone who has renewed their UK passport from Thailand experience difficulty finding someone qualified to countersign the application (Section 9) If so how did you get round it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Hong Kong apparently: http://ukinhongkong....ailand/renewals Apologies if that is not what you was asking? Edited January 31, 2013 by enyaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 note: you won't need to have your passport countersigned if renewing your passport, this only applies to new applications or : a renewal of a passport if your appearance has changed and you can’t be recognised from your existing passport https://www.gov.uk/who-can-sign-passport-driving-licence-applications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enyaw Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Further note: ORIGINAL PASSPORT: Thailand is an exception to the main guidance given on our primary website. It is not advised to be without your original passport in Thailand and we recognise this. You may therefore submit a clear photocopy of your passport (just the page with your personal details and photograph). Please note that the passport being renewed will be electronically cancelled and is therefore not valid for use as a travel document from the moment you submit your application. On receipt of your new passport, you must physically cancel your old passport by cutting the corners of the photo page and the front and back covers. Failure to do so may leave your replaced passport open to abuse. Alternatively, you should visit the British Embassy in Bangkok to have your replaced passport physically cancelled. Please be aware when transferring your visas the Immigration Bureau may request a letter from the British Embassy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUNCHER Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks for the responses. Actually I managed to find it, but it is well hidden in their website. They publish a 10 pages of notes on completing the smart form and you would think they would include the fact in there. If you follow the form through it seems evryone has to have a counter signatory. Shame really as everything else was very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUNCHER Posted January 31, 2013 Author Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks for the responses. Actually I eventually found the information, but it was well hidden in their website. The have 10 pages of note on completeing the smart form and you would think they would have included this important piece of information in there. If you follow the form through it seems that evryone needs a counter signatory. Shame really because everything else was very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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