pauladkinsau Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Hello, I have to hand my passport in to the Chinese embassy to get a special visa. I suspect they will hang on to it for a few days, because it's not a regular visa that i need. I don't want to sit in BKK waiting for them to release my passport. Can I travel back to Phuket without a passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I think you should be able to. As you are aware having access to your passport is a requirement in Thailand, but I would have thought providing you can produce copies of the relevant pages in your passport confirming your identity and legal status in Thailand, coupled with a receipt for your passport from the Chinese authorities, I wouldn't envisage a problem. You only need photo ID for an internal flight, maybe you could encounter a problem booking a room in Phuket, if that's what you intend doing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauladkinsau Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks Old Git. I have a copy of the relevant pages and my driving licence, and will book hotel in BKK before I go to embassy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks Old Git. I have a copy of the relevant pages and my driving licence, and will book hotel in BKK before I go to embassy. Make a copy of your arrival card as well. Officially this card is required on checkin, together with your passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I make copies and carry them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauladkinsau Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thanks all. Dumb question - can someone tell me where in BKK is the Chinese embassy (especially the Visa section)? Their website does not display an address, and their phone number won't answer. And the name of a good, low-cost hotel nearby? Thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melsnet Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thanks all. Dumb question - can someone tell me where in BKK is the Chinese embassy (especially the Visa section)? Their website does not display an address, and their phone number won't answer. And the name of a good, low-cost hotel nearby? Thanks, Paul China Embassy 57 Ratchadapisek Rd, Dindang, Bkk 10310 Tel: 245 7030-45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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