renewing uk passports
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renewing uk passports
I have been browsing UK.GOV advice about passport renewal from abroad and some of the information seems to me to be incomplete, or perhaps I need re-assurance.
As I understand it a UK passport holder can use a proxy to visit the embassy with the relevant documents and filled out application form.
These documents are sent by courier to HMPO to be processed in the UK
Upto 4 weeks later the documents are returned to Thailand and the embassy
A proxy can collect them
The extant passport is returned along with the renewed passport, because the visa extensions will be needed
OR AM I COMPLETELY WRONG
Mike
As I understand it a UK passport holder can use a proxy to visit the embassy with the relevant documents and filled out application form.
These documents are sent by courier to HMPO to be processed in the UK
Upto 4 weeks later the documents are returned to Thailand and the embassy
A proxy can collect them
The extant passport is returned along with the renewed passport, because the visa extensions will be needed
OR AM I COMPLETELY WRONG
Mike
Re: renewing uk passports
Not advertising 'Key Visa Pattaya' but my mate just renewed his passport using them and his new passport was returned within approx 3 weeks. Very proffesional. The new passpost was posted SMSto his address in Nong Khai.
Takes all the hastle and worry away!!
Takes all the hastle and worry away!!
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Yeah, But Just HOW MUCH Did it cost him Jimmy......IMHO Dead Easy to do it yerself although it takes a " Little Trip " to BKK To do it.....I Did Mine this time last year......EASY ! EASY ! EASY !
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Mike, The Embassy DO NOT Deal with the renewal of passports any longer.....mikefromp1 wrote: ↑May 25, 2018, 12:10 pmI have been browsing UK.GOV advice about passport renewal from abroad and some of the information seems to me to be incomplete, or perhaps I need re-assurance.
As I understand it a UK passport holder can use a proxy to visit the embassy with the relevant documents and filled out application form.
These documents are sent by courier to HMPO to be processed in the UK
Upto 4 weeks later the documents are returned to Thailand and the embassy
A proxy can collect them
The extant passport is returned along with the renewed passport, because the visa extensions will be needed
OR AM I COMPLETELY WRONG
Mike
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Cost him altogether about 5100 Baht. I think the return journey to BKK would be more about the same but you have the satisfaction by using Key Visa that it's being done by someone who has experience.
I went back to the UK and renewed mine early April but should l have to renew again l know who l shall use.
I went back to the UK and renewed mine early April but should l have to renew again l know who l shall use.
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Jimmy, I Went down myself TWICE The 2 Return Flights cost me LESS Than 2,500 Baht.......Wee Jimmy wrote: ↑May 25, 2018, 2:54 pmCost him altogether about 5100 Baht. I think the return journey to BKK would be more about the same but you have the satisfaction by using Key Visa that it's being done by someone who has experience.
I went back to the UK and renewed mine early April but should l have to renew again l know who l shall use.
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Mostly wrong.mikefromp1 wrote: ↑May 25, 2018, 12:10 pmI have been browsing UK.GOV advice about passport renewal from abroad and some of the information seems to me to be incomplete, or perhaps I need re-assurance.
As I understand it a UK passport holder can use a proxy to visit the embassy with the relevant documents and filled out application form.
These documents are sent by courier to HMPO to be processed in the UK
Upto 4 weeks later the documents are returned to Thailand and the embassy
A proxy can collect them
The extant passport is returned along with the renewed passport, because the visa extensions will be needed
OR AM I COMPLETELY WRONG
Mike
Yes you can use a proxy, no you don't go to the embassy haven't for several years, it doesn't usually take as long as 4 weeks 1~2 is more probable, the old passport is not returned as it is never taken.
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There is already a topic on this where it appears to be a fairly straightforward matter to do it yourself, no need to give your money to so called agents apparently.uk-passport-renewal-t40523.html
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yes very easy, download forms, make appointment at Trendy, go bangkok for Trendy meeting, then go back in 2 to 4 weeks to collect new passport when they notify you it is ready for collection
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See My Post Above.....Old Grumpy wrote: ↑May 26, 2018, 8:36 amThere is already a topic on this where it appears to be a fairly straightforward matter to do it yourself, no need to give your money to so called agents apparently.uk-passport-renewal-t40523.html
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The full-service, no personal attendance passport renewal option may well be worth 5000 baht to the sick, mobility-challenged or someone who is just too old to travel. I would probably use it just because I am a flash, rich bugger.
The self-service method with quoted 2500 baht airfares is also broadly acceptable, especially if one can coordinate some other Bangkok-related business at the same time. I would probably use it because I want to catch up with some friends in Bangkok.
For those where both the above amounts are way, way too much, SRT and buses are still available. I would probably use the train before the bus if I had to watch my bawbees.
And minivans if you must. But I wouldn't.
The self-service method with quoted 2500 baht airfares is also broadly acceptable, especially if one can coordinate some other Bangkok-related business at the same time. I would probably use it because I want to catch up with some friends in Bangkok.
For those where both the above amounts are way, way too much, SRT and buses are still available. I would probably use the train before the bus if I had to watch my bawbees.
And minivans if you must. But I wouldn't.