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Can I renew my son's UK passport from Thailand if it's expired and currently in the UK?

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Jul 28, 2021
3 years ago
Kev **********
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My sons uk passport has expired and its in the UK is ther a way I can renew from.thailand without it ?
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The situation involves a parent in Thailand whose son's UK passport has expired and is still in the UK. They are seeking guidance on passport renewal from Thailand. Comments suggest several approaches, including contacting the embassy for specific instructions since it may be difficult to renew without the expired passport. Options discussed include using VFS services in Bangkok, asking friends or family in the UK to assist with the renewal, or potentially getting the expired passport sent to Thailand for facilitation. There is also advice to check the UK government website for proper procedures.
Peter *********
How he come Thailand without passport ?
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Kev **********
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@Peter ********
 he flew back with his thai passport
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Peter *********
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 ok mate understand now 👍get someone to post to you if can then easy to renew 😉
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Kev **********
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@Peter ********
 yes I've seen how to sort it now pal
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Nick *******
If it’s needed, get it DHL’d to Thailand problem solved.
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Kev **********
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Thanks everyone for your responses
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David *********
I herd VFS in bkk is closed
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Henry *********
@David ********
 Not completely closed, but very restricted opening hours.
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Danielle ********
Go to the embassy
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Giorgio ******
If you want the exact answer why don't you ask your embassy . Here you're gonna get all kinds of answers from people who think they know

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Anthony ********
Maybe just say you've lost it? And get a new one
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Kev **********
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@Anthony *******
 it's expired over a year ago
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Michael ********
@Anthony *******
 simplest easiest answer
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@Mark ******
 Is your man to get you passport from UK
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Henry *********
Presumably your son is using a different passport to stay in Thailand? I don't think a UK passport can be renewed in Thailand without the expired passport. Your son can renew it in the UK when he goes back there.
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Neil ***********
I renewed my passport without having the original. You will have to check with your local embassy to see if this is possible. They can post them from the UK to your local embassy for collection. I had a scan of the original passport, so I was able to provide the passport number etc.
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Henry *********
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 Is there family/friends who can renew it in the UK for him? I believe it can be done online. Otherwise you might need to get proper advice from one of the specialist agents here.
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@Henry ********
 just to add he wouldn't be able to.fly.back to.uk without it
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@Henry ********
 yes it expired last year and he flew back on his thai passport
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Ian *********
Go onto the gov.uk website. The instructions for renewing a British Passport are mapped out there. You can only renew from the country you are in.
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Ray *****
Can't you just apply for a new one at VFS in Bangkok?
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Phill ******
talk to your embassy .
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Kev **********
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But it's expired
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