bigt116 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt116 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 They are free and from reports I have seen they do them while you wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt116 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Your a diamond Ubon - Ploen chit here I come :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigt116 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2014 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. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sms747 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 what a waste of time, why do they need such a letter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepool Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> what a waste of time, why do they need such a letter? Because they do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laobali Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> 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! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
route8 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 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, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungbing Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandrabbit Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davejones23 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepool Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Good to know that facility is availableAs I must renew my 10 year Passport in Maynext 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 requiredto keep our Passports with us at all times here in Thailand ,will the UK Passport office accept Signed Colour Photocopies instead of the OriginalAlso,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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLP Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 As above, I did this at Jomtien immigration last year and no letter was needed. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
route8 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 What computer screen or website was that on? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billrose Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 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) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepool Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> What computer screen or websitewas that on?Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Look here ! https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports The inf will appear on your computer screen ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Extensions of stay do not go pass the validity date of the passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger101 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Are there any updates on the letter requirement at Jomtein Immigration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have seen no reports of Jomtien wanting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have seen no reports of Jomtien wanting one. What about Phibun Joe.......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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