ghost writer Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hello all, I hope someone can answer this. My British passport only has 2 pages left in it. I will need to visit a Thai embassy outside Thailand to obtain a new tourist visa in January. Does anyone know if it is possible to add additional pages by visiting the British embassy in Bangkok? I would apply for another now but if I do it may be delayed due to the Christmas holidays and I would end up over staying. Much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I would be surprised if the British as still adding additional pages.... you cannot get them in Canada anymore because of changes a long time ago related to security measures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I would suggest you talk to the embassy for definitive advice. As far as I know, you cannot just add pages to a British passport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 The UK does not add pages to passports. Perhaps a trip to Penang for the tourist visa where a visa is not needed for entry. Then get your new passport. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost writer Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 The UK does not add pages to passports. Perhaps a trip to Penang for the tourist visa where a visa is not needed for entry. Then get your new passport. Ah, that's a good idea Ubonjoe - thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost writer Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 I would suggest you talk to the embassy for definitive advice. As far as I know, you cannot just add pages to a British passport. Yes Chicog, that's good advice. I'll contact them tomorrow and post their response. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost writer Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 I would be surprised if the British as still adding additional pages.... you cannot get them in Canada anymore because of changes a long time ago related to security measures. Thanks bkkcanuck8 - I'll post tomorrow what the British embassy have to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otocheater Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can not adding like some country and you only need to go back to do a new one in uk. No more in Hongkong. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 You cannot add pages to a British Passport. You apply for a new Passport in Bangkok and it takes ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slip Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can not adding like some country and you only need to go back to do a new one in uk. No more in Hongkong. ? To get a new passport, your application has to go to the UK. You do not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost writer Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can not adding like some country and you only need to go back to do a new one in uk. No more in Hongkong. ? To get a new passport, your application has to go to the UK. You do not. Thanks Slip, Yes I've renewed a passport once from the British Embassy in Bangkok before, and you're quite right, only the application goes to the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otocheater Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can not adding like some country and you only need to go back to do a new one in uk. No more in Hongkong. ? To get a new passport, your application has to go to the UK. You do not. If lost, stolen and first british passport no need to go back but if just no page left you have to do in uk? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost writer Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can not adding like some country and you only need to go back to do a new one in uk. No more in Hongkong. ? thx otocheater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost writer Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 You cannot add pages to a British Passport. You apply for a new Passport in Bangkok and it takes ages. thx Lite Beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slip Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Sorry- better link. Although I see it's closed now. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/688402-changes-to-british-passport-services-in-thailand/ Edited December 11, 2014 by Slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can not adding like some country and you only need to go back to do a new one in uk. No more in Hongkong. To get a new passport, your application has to go to the UK. You do not. If lost, stolen and first british passport no need to go back but if just no page left you have to do in uk? No you do not. I had mine replaced earlier this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalchromakey Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Sorry- better link. Although I see it's closed now. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/688402-changes-to-british-passport-services-in-thailand/ Above link is closed because the application procedures completely changed on the 26th March 2014, here is the current link (it's big!): http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777922-changes-to-british-passport-services-in-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slip Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Sorry- better link. Although I see it's closed now. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/688402-changes-to-british-passport-services-in-thailand/ Above link is closed because the application procedures completely changed on the 26th March 2014, here is the current link (it's big!): http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/777922-changes-to-british-passport-services-in-thailand/ Thank you- that's the one I was after. Despite trying two links I still got it wrong- bloody typical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 To answer the question the last time you could add pages to a passport was when the passport issued was the the one with the "black" cover ie the one before the "EU" passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can not adding like some country and you only need to go back to do a new one in uk. No more in Hongkong. To get a new passport, your application has to go to the UK. You do not. Thanks Slip, Yes I've renewed a passport once from the British Embassy in Bangkok before, and you're quite right, only the application goes to the UK You don't renew at the BE and haven't done so for quite a few years already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I would be surprised if the British as still adding additional pages.... you cannot get them in Canada anymore because of changes a long time ago related to security measures.Thanks bkkcanuck8 - I'll post tomorrow what the British embassy have to say The BE have nothing to do with the issue of full British pp anymore, You need to deals with the agency at trendy towers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost writer Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 I would be surprised if the British as still adding additional pages.... you cannot get them in Canada anymore because of changes a long time ago related to security measures.Thanks bkkcanuck8 - I'll post tomorrow what the British embassy have to say The BE have nothing to do with the issue of full British pp anymore, You need to deals with the agency at trendy towers thanks Soutpeel - https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports/y/thailand/renewing_new/adult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy B Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I re-newed my passport on the 23rd of October and it was back at the Trendy building within 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo88 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I had a similar problem last year but had to go to Uk anyway. Changed to a large model with 42 pages, cost 93 pounds ..... YES 93 quid !!! You can not get additional pages added to a passport. You have very few options other than new passport from British embassy and then try to transfer your visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spambot Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 1. FAQ's answering your question - http://www.passportvisasexpress.com/visa_services/united_kingdom/country_information/uk_passport_frequently_asked_questions#six Question27. Can the Passport Office add pages to my current passport if it is full? Answer: No. 2. Apply for overseas passport Thailand https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports/y/thailand/renewing_new 3. Prices: https://www.gov.uk/government/world-location-news/passport-fees-for-british-nationals-overseas-reduced-by-35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalchromakey Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) I had a similar problem last year but had to go to Uk anyway. Changed to a large model with 42 pages, cost 93 pounds ..... YES 93 quid !!! You can not get additional pages added to a passport. You have very few options other than new passport from British embassy and then try to transfer your visa. Above information is out of date: Procedures changed March 26th 2014, cost via the HMPO agent in Bangkok is now 114.01 GPB for an adult renewal, the British Embassy is no longer involved in the passport replacement process. Edited December 12, 2014 by digitalchromakey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrada Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 You cannot add pages to a British Passport. However, some stick in visas they sometimes can easily be peeled off and then you have room. Happened to me when I went to Phnom Penh Cambodia for a meeting with Hun Sen. Cambodian Immigration officers peeled off used visa stickers for myself and an Indian Doctor who was travelling with our group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalfred Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Uk wants its citizens to wait up to 2 months for a new passport and go to Bangkok for interviews and pay more for the privilege. All part of being born in what was once Great Britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 They do not add pages. You will have to do it the same way as always. Apply at the embassy. Ask them if they do an express service for additional funds, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanrchase Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 You cannot add pages to a British Passport. However, some stick in visas they sometimes can easily be peeled off and then you have room. Happened to me when I went to Phnom Penh Cambodia for a meeting with Hun Sen. Cambodian Immigration officers peeled off used visa stickers for myself and an Indian Doctor who was travelling with our group. Tampering with your passport is rather bad advice. If noticed you could find yourself in deep do - do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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