Letter from British Embassy certifying my new passport ?

[bigt116]

Morning all,

Went to transfer my extension of stay from old to new passport, but was told I need a letter from the British Embassy certifying my new passport ? Well have had a look on their website and can't find where it says they do this.

Has anyone done this before ?

Thanks

[ubonjoe]

They do them. There is a form letter you fill out and they stamp and sign it.

If not in Bangkok you should contact them about getting it done by mail. Many have done it this way. You will need to send a copy of both passport photo pages.

[bigt116]

Thanks Ubon, do you happen to know the cost ? And can I just turn up at the Embassy and get it done there and then ? Thanks

[ubonjoe]

They are free and from reports I have seen they do them while you wait.

[bigt116]

Your a diamond Ubon - Ploen chit here I come :-)

[bigt116]

OK, all done - 20 minutes from gate to gate. It is indeed free and they complete the form as you wait in the Consular section.

[sms747]

what a waste of time, why do they need such a letter?

[thepool]

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what a waste of time, why do they need such a letter?

Because they do !

[laobali]

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what a waste of time, why do they need such a letter?

Because they do !

If it's not a Thai passport, it might be fake!

[route8]

Good to know that facility is available

As I must renew my 10 year Passport in May

next year I am currently researching how and where this is done,the only option now seems to be to renew in the UK,and I have printed off all the relevant forms,however As We are required

to keep our Passports with us at all times here in Thailand ,will the UK Passport office accept Signed Colour Photocopies instead of the Original

Also,am I able to travel overseas whilst the new passport is being processed?

[ubonjoe]

Good to know that facility is available

As I must renew my 10 year Passport in May

next year I am currently researching how and where this is done,the only option now seems to be to renew in the UK,and I have printed off all the relevant forms,however As We are required

to keep our Passports with us at all times here in Thailand ,will the UK Passport office accept Signed Colour Photocopies instead of the Original

Also,am I able to travel overseas whilst the new passport is being processed?

Every thing you need to know can be found here. Changes to British passport services in Thailand

You send color copies instead of the passport. You cannot travel after your application is received,

[lungbing]

I renewed my passport two months ago and Khon Kaen immigration moved all the stamps over to the new one without question, and without a letter from the British Embassy. As always, each office makes its own rules.

[sandrabbit]

I had to travel to Bangkok last year to get the letter, Rayong immigration required it. The reason for the letter is, as explained to me by immigration, because the passport has been posted from the UK and it could be stolen and they ignored my protests to look at the pictures and you can see it's the same person. So in my opinion the passport may as well be posted to the embassy and picked up personally as you have to go and get the letter.

I travelled back to the UK last year on my old passport because my visa was in it without any problems after I had received my new passport, the clerk in the embassy was quite surprised about it and thought it shouldn't have been possible. I flew via Amsterdam so had my passport checked 3 times each way with no problems lol.

Edited March 25, 2014 by sandrabbit

[davejones23]

Seems odd to trust a letter more than an actual passport. How do they know the passports of the 20 million tourists that arrive each year are genuine. Perhaps all tourists arriving in Thailand should be required to bring letters certifying that their passports are genuine. And why don't immigration want the same letter for all passports. The mind boggles.

[thepool]

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Good to know that facility is available
As I must renew my 10 year Passport in May
next year I am currently researching how and where this is done,the only option now seems to be to renew in the UK,and I have printed off all the relevant forms,however As We are required
to keep our Passports with us at all times here in Thailand ,will the UK Passport office accept Signed Colour Photocopies instead of the Original
Also,am I able to travel overseas whilst the new passport is being processed?

Did you read what was on the computer screen which clearly state copies of the passport pages are to be sent

[DLP]

I renewed my passport two months ago and Khon Kaen immigration moved all the stamps over to the new one without question, and without a letter from the British Embassy. As always, each office makes its own rules.

A friend of mine also done this at Jomtien no letter was needed

[Chopper]

As above, I did this at Jomtien immigration last year and no letter was needed.

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[route8]

What computer screen or website

was that on?

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[billrose]

I renewed my passport two months ago and Khon Kaen immigration moved all the stamps over to the new one without question, and without a letter from the British Embassy. As always, each office makes its own rules.

A friend of mine also done this at Jomtien no letter was needed

Same in Korat, no letter needed, just take the old and new passports and fill in the form!

[Jip99]

Good to know that facility is available

As I must renew my 10 year Passport in May

next year I am currently researching how and where this is done,the only option now seems to be to renew in the UK,and I have printed off all the relevant forms,however As We are required

to keep our Passports with us at all times here in Thailand ,will the UK Passport office accept Signed Colour Photocopies instead of the Original

Also,am I able to travel overseas whilst the new passport is being processed?

No. You cannot travel.

(except to Bangkok and back - twice)

[thepool]

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What computer screen or website
was that on?


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Look here !

https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports

The inf will appear on your computer screen !

[Jonmarleesco]

Closest I've come is the visa in my old passport which, according to the UK consulate concerned, couldn't be transferred to, or utilised with, a new passport. It could, simply carrying the two passports until the visa expired. I should have thought the same applied to the extension of stay.

[Mario2008]

Extensions of stay do not go pass the validity date of the passport.

[Jip99]

They are free and from reports I have seen they do them while you wait.

Can the form be downloaded ?

I couldn't find anything on the website.

[roger101]

Are there any updates on the letter requirement at Jomtein Immigration?

[ubonjoe]

I have seen no reports of Jomtien wanting one.

[transam]

I have seen no reports of Jomtien wanting one.

What about Phibun Joe.......?

[ubonjoe]

I have seen no reports of Jomtien wanting one.

What about Phibun Joe.......?

I don't know. I had a letter from my embassy gave me with my passport when I had my stamps transferred and they kept it.

If in doubt it is best to get one is what I suggest. The UK embassy will do it by email and EMS the letter to you for free.

[NanLaew]

I have seen no reports of Jomtien wanting one.

Jomtien Immigration did require the UK Embassy letter when I renewed my retirement extension 4 weeks ago, coincident with 'stamp transfer' from old (full) passport to the new passport. I asked the girls at Reception a few days before the event and they said yes so I popped up to Bangkok and got it.

The original was submitted with the extension renewal paperwork and not returned with the passport.

Edited February 26, 2015 by NanLaew

[ubonjoe]

I have seen no reports of Jomtien wanting one.

Jomtien Immigration did require the UK Embassy letter when I renewed my retirement extension 4 weeks ago, coincident with 'stamp transfer' from old (full) passport to the new passport. I asked the girls at Reception a few days before the event and they said yes so I popped up to Bangkok and got it.

The original was submitted with the extension renewal paperwork and not returned with the passport.

I can recall several reports by members stating they did not have a letter and got their stamps transferred.

That is a bit different than asking if one was needed. Perhaps you were told something different than reality.