patekatek Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 A few minutes ago my Thai wife told me that her Thai passport is expired. Nice to know two days before a trip to the USA. She is also a U.S. citizen and has a U.S. passport that is still good. My question is this: What happens when she returns here (Thailand) using the U.S. passport? Can she renew her Thai passport and have a reentry stamp entered in the new passport or does she have to jump through hoops once we return here in one month? I tried some searches on Google but didn't find much regarding this situation. Thanks, in advance for any insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 If she entered on a Thai passport she will not be allowed to leave on the US passport and while one can enter on an expired Thai passport, one cannot leave on it. She will have to apply for a new passport, I believe they have same day service. Contact the passport office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) deleted, misunderstood Edited October 29, 2014 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patekatek Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks, Mario2008. I will have to have her get on a van early tomorrow morning to get to the office in Bangkok to see if she can expedite a new Thai passport. Worst case would be having me fly to the States on Saturday and change her ticket to a couple days later. Dang airlines and their ticket change penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 They take three working days. Might have luck to get it Friday, but that is no guarantee. She won't be able to depart Thailand without it, but she should always use it to come back to Thailand as well. Using the U.S. passport would make he subject to immigration rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Is another possibility .......... Leave on US Passport Return on US Passport Get new That Passport Exit to somewhere on US Passport Return to Thailand on Thai Passport Just wondering incase we ever have that problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Is another possibility .......... Leave on US Passport Return on US Passport Get new That Passport Exit to somewhere on US Passport Return to Thailand on Thai Passport Just wondering incase we ever have that problem. How would she leave on the US passport since she is here on her Thai passport. You must depart on the passport you entered on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 As far as I remember its also not a good idea to present both passports at Thai checkpoint? For the airline you have to show the US passport anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Is another possibility .......... Leave on US Passport Return on US Passport Get new That Passport Exit to somewhere on US Passport Return to Thailand on Thai Passport Just wondering incase we ever have that problem. How would she leave on the US passport since she is here on her Thai passport. You must depart on the passport you entered on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) I was only asking, just incase sometime I may be in his position ... anyway thank you for your 'to the point answer' it definstely clarifies the position Well done again joe Edited October 30, 2014 by JAS21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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