walrus Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I need to apply for another one-year extension to my OA Long Stay visa this September, but my UK Passport expires in August 2014. Am I better off renewing the passport here in Bangkok before I apply, or doing it during my visit to the UK this summer? I'm wondering which will be easier regarding the transfer of the existing visa/extension to the new passport. Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Get it in UK during vacation, cheaper and easier. Just use both passports for return (be sure to have re-entry permit). Then visit immigration to transfer stamps (and if same time obtain new extension of stay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) Just one thing to bear in mind if you renew in the UK during your summer trip (or even here via Hong Kong beforehand). Since IPS are only prepared to add up to 9 months to the validity period of new passports in the case of early renewals, you will lose 3-4 months on the period of your new passport. If this is a price you're prepared to pay, fine. Edited May 27, 2013 by OJAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chupup Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Do them both while you are in the UK, that's what i will be doing, as the other post cheaper and eaiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) Advisable not to allow photographers to "photoshop" images as it can cause probs when HMPS (formerly IPS) prepare new/replacement passports. HTH Edited May 27, 2013 by evadgib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Do them both while you are in the UK, that's what i will be doing, as the other post cheaper and eaiser Not sure what you are saying but he can not have immigration stamps transferred in UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walrus Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks all for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) You say in your opening post 'renewing in Bangkok '. Just to make sure you realise that renewals are now no longer available there . I wont bore you with the details as it has been discussed many times here. Edited May 27, 2013 by pontious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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