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Can a Lao passport holder living in Thailand apply for a new passport at the Lao Embassy in Bangkok?

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Nov 9, 2018

7 years ago

Henry *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

If a Lao passport holder, living in Thailand on an annual Extension as a dependent, needs a new Lao passport can they do this at the Lao Embassy in Bangkok or do they have to go back to Laos to do it?

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A Lao passport holder living in Thailand on an annual Extension as a dependent generally needs to return to Laos to apply for a new passport, as previous commenters indicated. While some suggested contacting the Lao embassy for confirmation, the common understanding is that passport services for Lao citizens require visiting Laos.

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a Loas passport has nothing to do with Thai Visa.

7 years ago

Jacco ***********

Unless this changed, it is back to Laos

7 years ago

Henry *********

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Thanks. Then presumably at passport control at the airport in Bangkok we just show the Extension stamp and Re-entry permit in the cancelled passport? Then get them transferred into the new passport later?

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Christopher *********

Why not ask the Laos embassy?

7 years ago

Henry *********

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We've tried. Emails are not replied to and they don't pick up the phone - hence the question here in case someone has experience of doing this.

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