Fellow Brits - Bangkok and Back in a Day?

[Mousehound]

I always got my passport renewed online. Very fast service last time I did it - but that was a few years back. Is this not possible now?

You can apply for, renew or update your passport and pay for it online. You’ll have to print out a form at the end.

You must sign and date the form, add any documents or photographs that are needed, and return it for processing.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-renew-passport

I think you might find that only applies to British nationals who are at home uptheos. Otherwise, why would anyone bother to jump on planes, trains and busses all the way down to Bangers just to had over a few sheets of paper? I could be wrong, but I think if the online odering was avaialble from anywhere in the world, then it would be common knowledge, surely.

Stubby,

I just looked into things a bit more as my UK passport is getting toward renewal. If I am in Australia I can do it online - with things handled by Australia Post. eg print out docs and take to PO with documentation and they do the correct photo - for me this is a good option as I am currently mostly in OZ. In Thailand I may have to go to BKK for interview but otherwise I can send in the docs but you have to wait six weeks. You can have a third party do the work for you. If however you have not provided the correct info and the application process drags out past six weeks you have to reapply and there is no refund for the original fee. The most likely problem here is getting the photo correct as there are not many places this can be done. I certainly don't think the local Kodak shop would inspire me with confidence.