Answered3 years ago
Can I board a flight from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur with a damaged passport?
Hello, I've booked an air Asia flight from Bangkok to kuala lumpur. But, my passport has been damaged due to rain water yesterday so would the airlines let me board the flight at the airport?
I've hereby attached the images of my wet and damaged passport.
Please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you!
P.S. :- I'm in Bangkok right now.
I've hereby attached the images of my wet and damaged passport.
Please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you!
P.S. :- I'm in Bangkok right now.
Answer summary
The user is concerned about their ability to board a flight from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur due to a recently damaged passport from rainwater. Many community members have expressed that a damaged passport will likely raise issues with both the airline and immigration. Suggestions include checking with the airline, visiting the immigration office at the airport, and possibly obtaining an emergency passport from their embassy. However, responses also caution against posting personal information online.
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Palantir ******
little napoleons are everywhere... its all on your luck
Patrick ******
Please report it to India Embassy in Bangkok to get a letter or a temporary passport.
Nishant ************
OP@Patrick *****
They told me that they can only issue me an emergency passport to go back home.
Donald ***********
I washed mine ... looks similar. I was able to enter after 2 minutes with a 2nd immigration officer.
Nishant ************
OP@Donald **********
do you mean you got to enter Thailand again with a washed away passport?Donald ***********
Oleg ***********
This is up to airlines to put you on plane. Border patrol will let you out no problem.. as long as you go the…. From Thailand.
Last I was a joke, but kind of real. Good luck
Last I was a joke, but kind of real. Good luck
Gordon *******
It all depends on customs but don't show your information on Facebook.
Eduard ****
As long as you can read everything, I think it will be no problem.
Dennis ********
its ok..
Scott **********
my was worse than that, i had to hold it together, they let me leave
Andrew *******
Go to the Bangkok Immigration office today, before you go to the airport tomorrow
Nishant ************
OP@Andrew ******
where is it located?
Sam *****
Lucky you are going to Malaysia not Bali. Bali would 100% not let you in with damage like that to a passport. Google news stories if you don’t believe me.
Sam *****
@Fridolin *********
you can’t google search. Teach a man to fish.
Tiffany **************
My passport had this damage from spilt perfume all of Covid era in Thailand and even now still. For mine it’s on many pages, including the ID page. I did many visas for Thailand and more, and lots of traveling since and it has never been an issue.
You’re probably good
You’re probably good
Eileen ***********
No
Jay **********
as long as the picture section is undamaged you'll be fine
Sergio *****
Next time protect your passport the right way!!!
Marc ********
I had a wet passport already. Nobody cared🤷♂️
Ally ************
Surely the simple answer is to go to the immigration office that issued the visa/permit and ask them to help you reinstate the stamps in your passport?
Nishant ************
OP@Ally ***********
Would it be fine if i go to the Suvarnabhumi airport to get it stamped?Ally ************
@Nishant ***********
My understanding is that you MUST return to the office / desk that issued the stamp to request a correction.. but your situation is not error based.. so in the first instance I'd go to my nearest immigration office and explain the problem.. they may be able to help you.. or at least give you the answer you are looking for my friendNishant ************
OP@Ally ***********
it was issued at don mueang airport
Nitin *******
Could be a problem.. just avoid being at edge(this situation shouldnt be suprise to the officers at airport).Visit Immigration and let them know the situation. Probably they are the best ones to minimise and salvage the most out of this situation
Nishant ************
OP@Nitin ******
how about visiting Malaysian embassy than thai immigration as I'll be going to Malaysia from Thailand?Nitin *******
@Nishant ***********
Embassy (Malaysia) might ask you to be at best situation(re-apply-print) new passport and then travel. Probably that might not be in your favor. But if it is then this is the best advice.Nitin *******
@Nishant ***********
Try your best with itNishant ************
OP@Nitin ******
i have a soft copy of my passport too
Prashant **********
Contact indian embassy
Michal ***********
Cable is damaged too
Nishant ************
OP@Michal **********
What do you mean?Nishant ************
OP@Michal **********
this post is about my passport, not the cable.
Azharuddin **********
Probably apply for a new passport via VFS and you might get it in
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days.Nishant ************
OP@Azharuddin *********
I'm in Bangkok now.
Gareth *******
No problem, The computer will let them know.As long as can read your passport Number.Good luck.
Nishant ************
OP@Gareth ******
i also have a passport bio page's soft copy with me before it got damaged.
John *******
@Nishant ***********
You’ll be OK. Important things are clear. Don’t sweat it.Оливер *********
I just ordered a credit card, a SIM card, booked the Belagio in Vegas for a month and a flight in a private jet with your details!
Thanks mate😊
Thanks mate😊
Paul *******
@Оливер ********
Yeah but you forgot to make a passport with his name for hotel check in.Оливер *********
@Paul ******
just did it, and a driving license!Nishant ************
OP@Оливер ********
i know it's a troll post 🤣Оливер *********
@Nishant ***********
yes, but in future don't post your details on fbNishant ************
OP@Оливер ********
Sure, thanks!
Thomas ************
Not sure if it will help, but if you have a picture or scan of the page before it got damaged, maybe you can contact immigration first to get a new stamp? No idea of it will help, but it might be worth trying
Nishant ************
OP@Thomas ***********
Yes, i do have a picture of my damaged passport before it got damaged.
Lisa ********************
They only look at your biometric page, not all the pages with stamps
Nishant ************
OP@Lisa *******************
I'm looking to enter Malaysia so would they ask for any other documents?
Rei ***********
It is readable, so it's ok
Michael ********
Better apply for an emergency passport
Sumit ********
As long as ur Bio data i.e main page is clear then there should not be a problem.
Viola ********
Man don’t listen! people say what they think! I thought so too and thought my passport is no longer valid, but it’s all good!!!!
Viola ********
The most important is the main page is not damaged
Nishant ************
OP@Viola *******
the photo of my main page is kinda damaged.Viola ********
I have the same. It’s ok
Bob ******
Definitely NO.
Lye **********
Delete your personal info immediately. Scammers can use it for many things, including applying loan from loan sharks on your behalf.
Nishant ************
OP@Lye *********
i did it
Russell *******
How are you entering Malaysia? If you have the relevant visa or way of entry I wouldn't worry.
Nishant ************
OP@Russell ******
i have a flight ticket and i could get a visa on arrival there.
Nanthakumar ***********
@Nishant ***********
there is no visa on arrival for Indians in MalaysiaRussell *******
@Nishant ***********
So you should be fine then 🙏Shafik *********
Go to the airport earlier and visit immigration office. They will issue a pass for you. The most important page is the bio data page,if it's visible no issues. As for the stamps, immigration officers can help you out as it's all electronically documented. Again visit the airport today if possible for your safety as the process takes time.
Nishant ************
OP@Shafik ********
But, would it be possible to travel to Malaysia as I've already booked a non-refundable ticket for Malaysia from Bangkok?Shafik *********
@Nishant ***********
The ticket is non refundable but still you can change the travel date unless you will be going into overstayNishant ************
OP@Shafik ********
They said that they can only provide me an emergency passport to go back home.Shafik *********
@Nishant ***********
They can't provide pass out,but they can replace the passport for you. And the replacement normally takes 5 days for passports issued within Bangkok.Nishant ************
OP@Viola *******
i went to the embassy but they said that they wouldn't be able to help me out.Shafik *********
@Nishant ***********
Try the procedure I told you. Lucky enough you still have until 30th on your visa. Indian embassy in Bangkok they can replace your passport within 5 working days and that is only if immigration office fails to help out,which won't happen.Nishant ************
OPAnd, i wouldn't intend to leave the country soon before 30th August
Nishant ************
OP@Shafik ********
my thai visa is valid till 30th AugustShafik *********
Visit airline desk at the airport soon as possible,and see what they say. If there not willing then proceed to the immigration office within the airport. There helpful and they will surely help you out
Mark ***********
Good reason to never carry the original, unless you are visiting immigration or leaving the country. Always carry a color copy. That is all you will ever need.
Riaan **********
@Mark **********
the law says that you need to carry your passport with you at all timesMark ***********
@Riaan *********
I ignore ignorant laws. Willfully. Never had an issue. Just a couple of days ago had a Thai cop tell me Thai ID is always enough.Why would anyone risk carrying their original passport? Not happening.
Paul *******
@Mark **********
Yes or if you need to go to the bank or something. Only carry your passport for something of that nature.
Shaine ************
@Paul ******
yes banks need. But bank copy your bio page and ask for signature. CW office is scanning your bio page exactly like smart gates in immigrate check point at the airports. Is it legal? Is it that necessary for a non-Thai disclose their critical info to just a building mgt?Shaine ************
@Mark **********
do you know that foreigners need to scan their original passport to access Office at CentralWorld Bangkok?Mark ***********
@Shaine ***********
a good enough reason to never visit their crummy offices. I have a Thai ID and DL. Not good enough? Than I don't need your services.Mark ***********
@Shaine ***********
exactly. My DL not OK? Fuck em.Shaine ************
@Mark **********
Thais have to scan their ID. Non-Thais have to scan their passport bio page. Who’s idea that? Why do I have to share my passport data to CW building mgt? Even Embassies or Govt Ministries never ask to scan anyone’s passport. I had appointment in that building. I did not carry my passport. Pink card or DL did not accept. So I asked the invitee to meet me at the G floor Starbucks. This is how PDPA practice here!
Hiroshi ******
Contact embassy first, before I had the same issue. The results was I need to change my passport
Nishant ************
OP@Hiroshi *****
i did and they said that they'd issue me an emergency passport to go back home and then apply for a new passport.Paul *******
@Nishant ***********
You might need to do that then. If they can't issue a new full length passport in Thailand (a bit strange as most other embassies do) then that's how you do it. You can thus fly to Kuala Lumpur from India.Nishant ************
OP@Paul ******
they said that they issue passport to the ones who are on residential visa in other countries.Hiroshi ******
@Nishant ***********
good luck and wish you all the best
Ian *****
Extremely unlikely, airline won't risk you being turned round at final destination and then being fined . Need a new one or emergency travel doc.
Mark *********
Common
Geoff ********
As a traveler, your passport is your most valuable asset.
A small ziploc bag is the next!
A small ziploc bag is the next!
Nishant ************
OP@Geoff *******
Yeah, a bitter lesson learnt
Kevin *************
Very little chance with the Airline and no chance with immigration
Kevin **********
If your entry stamp is illegible you'll be off to the monkey house until its sorted out.
Оливер *********
@Kevin *********
first they will send you to Hector the collector! He's the immigration ladyboy!Paul *******
@Kevin *********
No. He just needs a new passport, letter from his embassy and can then get a new stamp from immigration.Kevin **********
@Paul ******
Best do that first or its monkey house holidaysNishant ************
OP@Paul ******
my embassy told me that they can only issue me an emergency passport to go back home.Paul *******
@Kevin *********
Well, sure. That's a given. As soon as a situation like this arises, you need to get all that done.
Thomas ************
Ended up getting a hi tech new one…5 weeks
Thomas ************
My passport went thru the wash. Completely smeared BKK immigration upon departing to Japan held me for over an hr. 6 officers latter they stamped me out , hard to return also
Edgar ************
Thai immigration are the worst in the world for turning away damaged passports. 1 scratch can ruin an extremely expensive holiday. This will be rejected and you'll begging on street while your embassy processes your new passport at a sluggish speed.
Nishant ************
OP@Ned *******
I've already entered Thailand and departing for Malaysia on 30th August.
Sri ***
@Nishant ***********
relax and enjoy your holiday, try on 30th aug to fly malaysia as I see no papers are torn out, just water erased stamp, I think you should be fine, if not you have option to flyback homePaul *******
@Ned *******
Thats not even remotely true. Bali is the worst in that department.Sri ***
If you are flying back to India or home country, go to embassy to get emergency doc to fly back,If this is just thailand immigration stamp erased, they might have details in system so you may not have any issues, all depends on immigration officials
Nishant ************
OP@Sri **
No, I've had booked a non-refundable air Asia flight ticket to go to Malaysia from Thailand.Sri ***
@Nishant ***********
try it out as u have booked ticket, if they deny, u can book ticket to India and fly back home
Isi *************
My friend also had a similar problem. He has to go to BKK for an emergency pass, it was not allowed with his pass fly back home. But his was a little bit more damaged, the side had a crack as well
Nishant ************
OP@Isi ************
Did he already book a flight ticket to a third country?Isi *************
@Nishant ***********
we were here for vacation, so we had a ticket back home. From the immigration in Phuket he got a special stamp, that he can fly to BKK to get his emergency passport.
Jason *********
India doesn't have a biometric chip in their passports which makes it even more likely you'll have problems.
Cherie ********
No
Most immigration websites will tell you that a damaged passport is not admissible
Most immigration websites will tell you that a damaged passport is not admissible
Linz ************
@Nishant ***********
seriously you need to remove your person details that you’ve posted on here, I’m sure 99% of us are all honest but for the sake of 1% do not post such information publicly (even if it is a closed group)I’m also99% certain no passport control in the UK would accept that passport and I expect other Countries to be the same, would strongly suggest you get it replaced (oh and removed off here 👍🏼)
Best Wishes
Nishant ************
OP@Linz ***********
i removed my passport's bio page and last page.
Tom ************
@Nishant ***********
the info is also on your Cambodian visa..
Chris *****
I would delete your post, don't put personal details on here or anywhere
Nishant ************
OP@Chris ****
I've removed my first page and last page of the passport.
Brendon *******
@Chris ****
His name is literally on FB what difference does it make.
Andy *******
1. Why are you showing personal data that can be used negatively, on Facebook?
2. Airlines are the least of your problems, immigration will be the bigger problem as you're flying Internationally
2. Airlines are the least of your problems, immigration will be the bigger problem as you're flying Internationally
Andrew ***********
I think you might have a problem. They don't not like a damage passport.
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