British Passport Renewal Bangkok

[Chicken George]

Just received notification to collect a new passport.

Only 2 week turnaround.

Also so as if anyone out there is in doubt about getting a third party to take application in for them and collecting it for them here is a copy of email sent today to me.

is now ready for collection from HMPO Bangkok Centre at Trendy Building, 28th Floor, Sukhumvit Soi13, Klongtoey-Nua, Bangkok 10110

Our office is open from Mon-Fri on all working days between 0900 and 1500 hours.

Please bring:

a. your copy of the receipt of documents submitted,

b. a printed copy of this letter and show it at the reception desk on the ground floor of Trendy Building, to be allowed entry into the Centre.

Please note the following details:

a. When collecting the passport you must bring your previous passport(s) with you for cancellation. If you do not do so, then per HMPO rules, the new passport cannot be handed over. If you have lost/misplaced your previous passport then you would need to complete a form that will be provided at our office and the new passport can then be provided to you.

b. Please note that passports cannot be couriered. You may however arrange for a third party to collect your passport on your behalf. If a third party representative will be collecting the passport on your behalf, they will be required to bring the following with them:

i. Your previous passport(s) (for cancellation)

ii. Photo ID of the third party

iii. An authority letter signed by you giving the third party authorisation from you, stating his/her name and that you are permitting him/her to collect the passport on your behalf.

iv. If a third party representative is collecting a child's passport the letter of authority must be provided and signed by the person who has parental responsibility, and who signed the declaration when the application was made.

c. Please note that your new/renewed passport will arrive separately from any original documents that will be returned to you by HMPO. This is per HMPO processes.

QUERIES:

· For any queries about your passport application, please contact the Passport Advice Line on +44 300 222 0000 and not the local Embassy, High Commission or Application Centre.

· Should you wish to contact HMPO at Liverpool, the email address is : [email protected] and the telephone number is + 44 (0) 300 222 0000.

· More information on HMPO is available at : www.gov.uk

GENERAL:

· We are committed to serving you with both courtesy and respect. We ask that you treat our staff in the same manner. We shall be constrained not to serve those who use offensive language or behave in an aggressive manner.

Please note this email address ([email protected]) is used only to schedule passport application submission appointments, and to advise you about passports/original documents being ready for collection. Queries sent to this e-mail address will not be responded to.

Best wishes,

HMPO Bangkok Officer

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VFS GLOBAL

EST. 2001 | Partnering Governments. Providing Solutions.

The Trendy Office Building, 28 Floor, 10/200 Sukhumvit soi 13, Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand

E mail : [email protected]

[Soutpeel]

Was it ever in question that a 3rd party couldnt act on the applicants behalf ?

[Chicken George]

Was it ever in question that a 3rd party couldnt act on the applicants behalf ?

No. But someone said the rules had changed on the 24th of this morning month. And said nowhere was it mentioned that a third party could collect only take down. So just trying to help. Perhaps saving an elderly or I'll person having to travel

[pontious]

Was it ever in question that a 3rd party couldnt act on the applicants behalf ?

Yes because it clearly states on the GOV UK website ' you must collect it in person'. It does not say we would like you if at all possible to collect it in person it says you 'must.' From CG's reply on the other thread it is clear you can nominate a third person to apply and collect. You should not have to be a member of an expat forum to know the rules. They should publish what the rules are.

[Soutpeel]

Was it ever in question that a 3rd party couldnt act on the applicants behalf ?

Yes because it clearly states on the GOV UK website ' you must collect it in person'. It does not say we would like you if at all possible to collect it in person it says you 'must.' From CG's reply on the other thread it is clear you can nominate a third person to apply and collect. You should not have to be a member of an expat forum to know the rules. They should publish what the rules are.

Fact is though, you have always been able to nominate a 3rd person to collect a PP for you even when they were issued by your local BE or consulate, all it ever took was a letter from the applicant stating "person XYZ, with the following "identity document" is authorised to pick up PP for person 123..."

This has been common knowlege as long as i can remember

[Jip99]

Was it ever in question that a 3rd party couldnt act on the applicants behalf ?

Yes because it clearly states on the GOV UK website ' you must collect it in person'. It does not say we would like you if at all possible to collect it in person it says you 'must.' From CG's reply on the other thread it is clear you can nominate a third person to apply and collect. You should not have to be a member of an expat forum to know the rules. They should publish what the rules are.

To be fair the website is quite clear:-

https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports/y/thailand/renewing_new/adult

Making your application

You must apply in person. If you’re unable to, someone else can go on your behalf.

That said, this is what they say about collection!

Getting your passport

Your passport will be delivered to the UK Visa Application Centre where you applied - you must collect it in person.

It simply became accepted practice for a nominated person to collect. This is an extract from the email from HMPO:-

Please note the following details:

a. When collecting the passport you must bring your previous passport(s) with you for cancellation. If you do not do so, then per HMPO rules, the new passport cannot be handed over. If you have lost/misplaced your previous passport then you would need to complete a form that will be provided at our office and the new passport can then be provided to you.

b. Please note that passports cannot be couriered. You may however arrange for a third party to collect your passport on your behalf. If a third party representative will be collecting the passport on your behalf, they will be required to bring the following with them:

i. Your previous passport(s) (for cancellation)

ii. Photo ID of the third party

iii. An authority letter signed by you giving the third party authorisation from you, stating his/her name and that you are permitting him/her to collect the passport on your behalf.

iv. If a third party representative is collecting a child's passport the letter of authority must be provided and signed by the person who has parental responsibility, and who signed the declaration when the application was made.