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Passport Renewal

Post by Chriss » November 1, 2020, 7:26 am

Any Brits recently renewed your passport in BKK? If so how long did it take. I've been waiting 7 weeks since application....



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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by tamada » November 1, 2020, 7:34 am

That's too slow I reckon.. I have read on TV that despite the impositions on regular office hours/work due to C-19, most are received back at VFS 3-4 weeks later.

Does the DHL tracking number you got from VFS show delivery?

Has your credit card been charged?

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Bandung_Dero » November 1, 2020, 8:07 am

I'm helping a friend with his going through Key Visa, Process started on the 11th Sept:

Sat in VFS for 4 weeks before being sent to Liverpool arriving 15 Oct where they took GBP 118.51 from my credit card (thought it was supposed to be GBP 106.01??)

Have had no word since, Darren from the agency is saying at least 9 weeks!
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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Doodoo » November 1, 2020, 9:10 am

Last Time I renewed 6 years ago it took 8 weeks

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by tamada » November 1, 2020, 9:22 am

The following from TV on a thread where the passport office dropped the ball.

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

Also check your email client's spam folders in case any emails from the passport office have been 'lost' that way.

There's also another thread on TV where someone using an agent (not Key Visa) reports nine week turnaround and another who did use Key Visa got it back in four weeks. Another who used DIY got notification of receipt at VFS after only four weeks but that was last August.

It is possible that something has gone down the toilet more recently (hoping it's not your passport).

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Chriss » November 1, 2020, 6:21 pm

Bandung_Dero wrote:
November 1, 2020, 8:07 am
I'm helping a friend with his going through Key Visa, Process started on the 11th Sept:

Sat in VFS for 4 weeks before being sent to Liverpool arriving 15 Oct where they took GBP 118.51 from my credit card (thought it was supposed to be GBP 106.01??)

Have had no word since, Darren from the agency is saying at least 9 weeks!
Apologies I should have added I’m also using Darren at Key Visa, first time I’ve used an agent, and strangely I started the process on the 11th September, Darren has told me different lengths of time for renewal from 4 weeks up to 6-7...and I guess he’s merely passing on whatever information he’s given. I was just wondering if anyone had renewed themselves and has had the process completed recently.
I will contact Darren again tomorrow for an update.
BTW Mr. Dero, Darren quoted me the following, GBP 118.51 for 34 page, and GBP 128.51 for 50 page.

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by stattointhailand » November 1, 2020, 6:53 pm

Delays probably due to the pretty new colour :lol: :lol:

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by mackat » November 1, 2020, 7:54 pm

Prices are correct as it is a courier service. On the credit card it shows as 5200 baht for the 50 page passport

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Bandung_Dero » November 2, 2020, 5:33 pm

My friend's new Passport has just arrived into the Key Visa office. Happy days, only 640 more kilometres to go!
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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Bandung_Dero » November 5, 2020, 4:32 pm

Done and dusted, time line thru Key Visa:-

11 Sep - Paper work completed and sent to the agent, EMS.
14 Sep - Agent confirms all in order and requests his fees = 5000 deposited into his acct.
14 Oct - Receive an email from VFS saying the application has been sent to the UK.
16 Oct - GBP 118.51 withdrawn from credit card.
21 Oct - New passport start date.
2 Nov - Passport arrives at agents office.
5 Nov - New and Old passport delivered to a very relieved owner.

All up cost for a 34 page pp = 9950 Baht
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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Chriss » November 5, 2020, 8:59 pm

Bandung_Dero wrote:
November 5, 2020, 4:32 pm
Done and dusted, time line thru Key Visa:-

11 Sep - Paper work completed and sent to the agent, EMS.
14 Sep - Agent confirms all in order and requests his fees = 5000 deposited into his acct.
14 Oct - Receive an email from VFS saying the application has been sent to the UK.
16 Oct - GBP 118.51 withdrawn from credit card.
21 Oct - New passport start date.
2 Nov - Passport arrives at agents office.
5 Nov - New and Old passport delivered to a very relieved owner.

All up cost for a 34 page pp = 9950 Baht
I started my journey on the same day, still waiting..... didn't get any email from VFS....

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Bandung_Dero » November 6, 2020, 7:03 am

Have the funds been withdrawn from your credit card account? If not that should be ringing alarm bells.
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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Chriss » November 6, 2020, 11:39 am

Bandung_Dero wrote:
November 6, 2020, 7:03 am
Have the funds been withdrawn from your credit card account? If not that should be ringing alarm bells.
Due to a stupid arrangement that was recently set up on my credit card that I wasn't aware of and the company wouldn't change without a written request my only quick option was to pay the little extra and have Key Visa use their card....I would guess payment has been taken..

Darren quoted me 8 weeks a couple of days back so fingers crossed for next week.

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by tamada » November 6, 2020, 12:38 pm

Has Darren checked his credit card?

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Chriss » November 6, 2020, 6:56 pm

Didn't need to follow up any further with Darren, just received a mail from him saying my passport is in his office. I feel somewhat easier now. Happy days.

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by mackat » November 9, 2020, 6:35 pm

Darren received my passport on 29th October and I have already had an email from VFS that my passport application is being dealt with now in England. Wow that was fast.

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by Chriss » November 11, 2020, 2:38 pm

8 weeks 1 day, new passport arrived in my Post Office box. Can recommend Darren and Key Visa.

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by stereolab » March 31, 2022, 3:54 pm

I submitted, by hand, my passport renewal application to the VFS Chiang Mai branch, and exactly 5 weeks later I have my new UK blue passport. Superb professional service, and no agents involved.

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by stattointhailand » March 31, 2022, 4:26 pm

I thought they were black ??

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Re: Passport Renewal

Post by stereolab » March 31, 2022, 5:27 pm

stattointhailand wrote:
March 31, 2022, 4:26 pm
I thought they were black ??
I would say very very dark blue.

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