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What documents are required to replace a damaged UK passport in Thailand, and can I get assistance at VFS Global?

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Dec 16, 2020
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Lee *********
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For a damaged Uk passport to be replaced, it seems like so many docs are needed and is a bit confusing. Is it possible to just go to the trendy building and get help from someone that works there?
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Replacing a damaged UK passport in Thailand involves several steps and documentation. You cannot just walk into VFS Global at The Trendy; appointments are required on specific days (Mon/Wed/Fri). It is suggested to bring photocopies of your damaged passport, fill in forms, and complete payment forms. There is assistance available, including translation services for a fee. Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) are issued in urgent cases; however, they are only valid if you can show proof of emergency travel needs. Overstaying due to passport issues may incur significant fines. It's advisable to check in advance about the specifics of obtaining a temporary passport or ETD.
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Greg ********
Have you not left this last minute. When was passport stolen?
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Lee *********
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Yea I'll just have to see but cheers for looking into it
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Lee *********
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well they give u a temp one until your real one arrives and they told my dad who called its a full uk valid passport hence cost the same price
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@Lee *********
 Never heard of a "Temp" passport only a ETD. I do know of a Brit family lost their passports in Cambodia the other year. they got ETD from British Embassy in PP. They used to ETD to apply for Visas to Thailand at Thai Embassy in PP. they travelled to BKK and applied for passport at VFS. Waited around a few weeks for delivery. Hopefully you could do something similar in-country?
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@Greg *******
 yea it seems I can def get the passport sent over but I going to be paying a fair overstay
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@Lee *********
 the overstay of 500 baht per day is only part of your problem.

Any overstay days are 'paid back' on the extension.

20 days overstay is 10,000 baht. The extension is then only 10 days once the 20 days is paid back
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@Lee *********
 See my post above - see if you can get a visa on the ETD. I know your case is different being in-country unlike theirs being in Cambodia. I know the story as my pal was British Ambassador in Cambodia at the time.
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Ron *******
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 ETD are no longer issued to enter Thailand unless you have a valid non immigrant visa.

You cannot obtain an extension using an ETD.
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Lee *********
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@Ron ******
 no I need to wait for the proper passport to arrive I know that
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Greg ********
@Ron ******
 When did this stop? My pal finished as Ambassador in Cambodia in 2018 so case I refer to must have been earlier in that year.
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 sometime in the last 2 years
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Greg ********
@Ron ******
 Must have been
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5 I will ask if he knows when he comes online soon
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 if you haven't recently left Thailand, it *Maybe* possible still.
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@Ron ******
 Reading that it would seem the case I mention is still valid (Outside Covid of course). Get ETC for example in PP. Apply at Thai Embassy for visa to Thailand. enter Thailand and apply for UK passport, get it after a few weeks and continue travels. Covid would be the constraint at this moment though
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Lee *********
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yea spoke to them it is a full passport they will send.
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Ian *********
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 you are 100% correct. ETD’s are ONLY issued in cases where you can evidence an emergency in order to travel back to the U.K. The ETD is then taken from you by UK border and you need to apply for a new passport once back in the U.K. Thus a replacement passport will be needed.
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 The only other one I know of is where the 2 countries accept ie Singapore and Hong kong. when I lived in Singapore was waiting of new passport i was told I could go to Hong Kong on business and back again on a ETD. Very much the exception though.
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@Ian ********
 so they cant send me a replacement passport that's not what they told me on phone
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@Lee *********
 Who told you on phone about Temp passport - VFS or Embassy? I thought it was Embassy who issued ETD's?
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Lee *********
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fuk knows, not looking good ill have to see what they say friday
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@Lee *********
 Good luck. I cannot say too much but my pal is a Senior Diplomat and his opinion of VFS is not good. 😉
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Lee *********
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im going to go in friday, is there anyway of getting sent as emergency and sending by express?
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@Lee *********
 All you can do is ask but I doubt it will even be looked at in Liverpool this year. I thought only temp documents were ETD to get home or to travel to countries allowed ie I could used ETD from Singapore to Hong Kong and back.
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Lee *********
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but was told not to worry about renewal they do it on the temp one then transfer over guess they were wrong
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Lee *********
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about a week ago
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Henry *********
You fill in the form; photocopy all the pages of your damaged passport; complete the payment form; make an appointment at VFS/The Trendy (Sukhumvit soi 13); take it all to them.
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Lee *********
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Which u transfer your stamp?
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Lee *********
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Are you sure inwas told I could get a new passport and until then I get a temporary one?
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Lee *********
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Should I try booking now then
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@Lee *********
 I would. It took over 8 weeks to renew my son's passport. Once you submit the application it's sent to HMPO in Liverpool. Due to Christmas and Covid, I would think they are taking a while.
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@Henry ********
 Lee Harrison as I have said, if your visa/extension runs out and you don't have a passport to stamp, you will be on overstay.... is this true Henry I wont be able to extend?
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@Lee *********
 How damaged is your passport? Have Thai Immigration confirmed it is too damaged for an Extension stamp?
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Lee *********
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the police found it
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@Henry ********
 it was stolen and ripped up
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John *********
@Lee *********
 Angry bird? :-)
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@John ********
 yes it was stolen from behind a hotel dek the guy was caught as he came back a second time and they raided his room but passport destroyed
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@Henry ********
 one more thing when ingi with my landlord to immigration to change address will they sign back if my photos?
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@Henry ********
 0k tha is mate, what a nightmare. Will they give me a temp passport to take to immigration so I can extend
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@Lee *********
 no. The UK don't issue temporary passports. They will issue an Emergency travel document to leave the country. You cannot get an extension on them.

You will be on overstay until you get the new passport and apply for the extension
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@Ron ******
 I'm not planning to leave
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@Lee *********
 as I have said, if your visa/extension runs out and you don't have a passport to stamp, you will be on overstay
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Lee *********
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But my visa ends 30th December
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@Lee *********
 search group few people have had to transfer stamps from one passport to another. Make sure keep old one
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Lee *********
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Oh right
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@Henry ********
 ok so dont need my birth certificate
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@Lee *********
 only need Birth certificate if getting first passport its all on file then
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@Lee *********
 No. But check the schedule which shows what extra info you need. You may need proof of address in Thailand.
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Henry *********
Depends on how busy they are; usually a couple of weeks. You can "walk-in" but you have to pay 1500 baht.
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@Henry ********
 right ok and how long does it take to book I for an appointment
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Henry *********
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Tod *********
The goofballs who run the translation visa services on the ground floor can help you (for a fee)

BUT

believe me it is not beyond the ability of most people to get a new UK passport from VFS Global in Trendy on your own.
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Tod *********
You can't just show up. I think VFS Global is only letting people in for passport stuff on Mon/Wed/Fri.

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