P4K Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 So I've been in Chiang Mai since october of last year and have done 3 visa runs to laos since then. My next visa run would have to be around september 15 but my passport expires in january 2017 and I was told that they won't issue you a visa if your passport expires within 6 months. So I was wondering how I can get a new passport? What are the procedures, how much does it cost and how long does it take? look forward to answers. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Info on getting your passport is here on the Canadian embassy website: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/thailand-thailande/consular_services_consulaires/passport_services_passeport.aspx?lang=eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilt Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Yes, Canadian Consulate in Chiang Mai. Mine took 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4K Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 thanks for the replys, so if I want to get a new passport then I would be looking at the "Adult General Passport Application for Canadians 16 years of age or over"? So this can be done in chiang mai? or do I have to go to bangkok? And when should I apply for this if I want my passport before september 15th? Im going to get a one month extension on my setv on the 15th of august so if I apply for my new passport around the 20th would I recieve it by sep 15? sorry for the annoying questions Im just terrible with this type of stuff lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post charmonman Posted August 12, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'm not trying to sound like a smartass, but wouldn't a phone call to the Canadian Embassy in Bangkok be the most reliable way to get an accurate answer to your question? The number is 0-2646-4300 . A google search for "canada embassy bangkok" will lead you to their website with a whole bunch of answers to your questions. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOP Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Renewed mine in Bangkok. They give you a ticket to pick up passport in 21 days. Make sure you tick the box to have your old passport returned. Once you get your new passport you should go to immigration in your region to get your stamps (any valid Thai visa) transfered to your new passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 9 minutes ago, RBOP said: Renewed mine in Bangkok. They give you a ticket to pick up passport in 21 days. Make sure you tick the box to have your old passport returned. Once you get your new passport you should go to immigration in your region to get your stamps (any valid Thai visa) transfered to your new passport. " Once you get your new passport you should go to immigration in your region to get your stamps (any valid Thai visa) transfered to your new passport. " They don't normally transfer stamps for short-term permissions to stay. Usually only for annual extensions of stay, re-entry permits. They never transfer visas, although in the case of long term extensions of stay they will make a notation regarding the visa used to enter when they transfer the extension & re-entry permit stamps. Since the O/P will be on a 30 day extension of a tourist visa when he gets his new passport, he would simply present both his old and new passport when exiting the country when he does the visa run. He would be stamped out on the new passport and he would use that passport when apply for a new visa and returning to Thailand. If he has a Thai bank account, he should inform the bank that he has a new passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Fill in the forms and get proper photos and mail with old passport to BKK with tracking.... very easy mine recently took about two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 5 hours ago, P4K said: thanks for the replys, so if I want to get a new passport then I would be looking at the "Adult General Passport Application for Canadians 16 years of age or over"? So this can be done in chiang mai? or do I have to go to bangkok? And when should I apply for this if I want my passport before september 15th? Im going to get a one month extension on my setv on the 15th of august so if I apply for my new passport around the 20th would I recieve it by sep 15? sorry for the annoying questions Im just terrible with this type of stuff lol " Im going to get a one month extension on my setv on the 15th of august so if I apply for my new passport around the 20th would I recieve it by sep 15? " A couple of people have posted that it took them 2 weeks to get the new passport and one suggested 21 days, so you do the calculation. Make photocopies of the relevant pages in the old passport and, if possible, ask the embassy to allow you to keep the old passport while the new one is being processed. If you don't get the new passport in time for your visa run, you could apply for another extension of stay. The application would be denied, but they would give you another 7 days to leave the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskoka Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 2-3 years back I brought my old passport to the Canadian Consulate in Chiang Mai, (with completed forms, ID etc) - they sent it to Bangkok and contacted me a couple weeks later to pick up my new passport. And yes, make sure you check off that you want your old passport back - then take both to Airport Immigration to transfer stamps over to new passport. Info below Consulate of Canada in Chiang Mai The Consulate of Canada in Chiang Mai offers consular services to Canadians living and travelling in the north of Thailand. 151 Super Highway, Tambon Tahsala Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai 50000 Telephone: +66 (0) 5385-0147 or +66 (0) 5324-2292Fax: +66 (0) 5385-0332 Kindly note that we are frequently experiencing difficulties with phone and fax communications with our Consulate in Chiang Mai. We are encouraging Canadian citizen to reach us by e-mail. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Email: [email protected]Building Photo Hours of Operation Walk-in service is available for general inquiries, citizenship applications, passport applications and notary services: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00. For appointments outside these hours, please call +66 (0) 2646-4300, or send an email to [email protected] http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/thailand-thailande/consular_services_consulaires/consul_thailand-thailande.aspx?lang=eng#ChiangMai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx355 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 3 hours ago, muskoka said: 2-3 years back I brought my old passport to the Canadian Consulate in Chiang Mai, (with completed forms, ID etc) - they sent it to Bangkok and contacted me a couple weeks later to pick up my new passport. And yes, make sure you check off that you want your old passport back - then take both to Airport Immigration to transfer stamps over to new passport. Info below Consulate of Canada in Chiang Mai The Consulate of Canada in Chiang Mai offers consular services to Canadians living and travelling in the north of Thailand. 151 Super Highway, Tambon Tahsala Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai 50000 Telephone: +66 (0) 5385-0147 or +66 (0) 5324-2292Fax: +66 (0) 5385-0332 Kindly note that we are frequently experiencing difficulties with phone and fax communications with our Consulate in Chiang Mai. We are encouraging Canadian citizen to reach us by e-mail. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you. Email: [email protected]Building Photo Hours of Operation Walk-in service is available for general inquiries, citizenship applications, passport applications and notary services: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00. For appointments outside these hours, please call +66 (0) 2646-4300, or send an email to [email protected] http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/thailand-thailande/consular_services_consulaires/consul_thailand-thailande.aspx?lang=eng#ChiangMai If you are still in Chiangmai., just go to the Canadian consulate. The staff is very helpful , there is no crowd there and they have the forms available. They will tell you what you need. You can also choose a 5 years passport or a 10 years passport at different price. If you can wait in Chiangmai,, they can send your application in Bangkok after they check everything is correct.You can choose to receive the new passport by EMS courier at your address or pick-up at at the consulate. Yoiu have to tell them. Like they say , do not forget to indicate that you want you old passport back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDBUGGY Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I did mine in Bangkok about a year ago, only because it was closer to me, but I am sure you with have no problems where you live. As everyone has mentioned it is pretty easy going and mine took about 12 days to get, but they advice 3 weeks. All the forms and information you need is on the embassy site but if you are unsure you are close enough to pop down and get it their. I do recall the form was "Adult General Passport Application for Canadians 16 years of age or over" but also for you it is a renewal. I also seem to recall there is a form when filing from overseas, like you will be doing, or from Canada, but I could be mistaken. The good news is that now you can get a 10 Year Passport and not only the 5 Year, and like before. The bad news is that they will only issue 24 pages, so if you travel a lot, or work Overseas, there is no way it will last that long. Probably better off with the old 5 Year Passport, with 48 pages. The price rally went up a lot also. More than triple I believe. You will see that new price in shock and horror when you apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cletus Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 "So I've been in Chiang Mai since october of last year and have done 3 visa runs to laos since then. My next visa run ..." 3 consecutive visa run to maybe Vientiane? And planning for a 4th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4K Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 On 8/12/2016 at 10:06 PM, Cletus said: "So I've been in Chiang Mai since october of last year and have done 3 visa runs to laos since then. My next visa run ..." 3 consecutive visa run to maybe Vientiane? And planning for a 4th? With a new passport wouldnt this be a fresh start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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