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

Nov 9, 2018
6 years ago
Henry *********
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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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TLDR : Answer Summary
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.
Robert *******
a Loas passport has nothing to do with Thai Visa.
Jacco ***********
Unless this changed, it is back to Laos
Henry *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
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?
Christopher *********
Why not ask the Laos embassy?
Henry *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
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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