good evening,

may I ask if anyone knows how soon before expiry a thai passport can be renewed in the uk?

how easy is the process, I believe you have to call for an appointment in London and the passport is then mailed to you when it is processed.

I have also heard cases of extending the validity of the existing passport, is this true?

thanks in advance.

kind regards

Edited August 4, 201312 yr by liveforever

I would also like to know the answer to this question, my wifes passport expires next year.

keep my eye on this blog

Alan

You can renew it anytime you like. I know people who renew it when they get sick of their photo.

As long as you have an appointment, renewal is easy. Old passport, your ID card, and ideally, a copy of your house registration just in case.

From E Passport Application (English version)

1. Thai Electronic Passport (E-Passport)


1.Make an appointment by calling at 020-7589-2944 ext 5500 on working days
from 14.00 to 17.00 hrs.
2.Parents are required to accompany to the applicant to the embassy.
3.You are advised not to book your travels before receiving the passport.We cannot except any reponsibility for cancellations.The current processing time for a Thai passport is not less than 2 months.
4.FEE 25.00 GBP (CASH ONLY)

See also Thai version.