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Can I travel domestically in Thailand without my passport if it's being held at the embassy for a visa?

Visa Rules Travel in Thailand Domestic Flights Work Permit Thai Driver's License

Aug 26, 2024

2 years ago

Betty ****************

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Hi, I am a foreigner working in Bangkok. I wanted to ask, if my passport currently at the embassy waiting to make a visa, is it possible to travel domestically by air, or anything else without passport (only use my country’s ID or work permit or copy of passport and visa page?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A foreigner in Bangkok is inquiring about the possibility of domestic travel without their passport, which is currently at the embassy for a visa. Responses suggest that a work permit or a Thai driver's license may suffice for domestic flights. However, there are mixed opinions about hotel check-in requirements, as some hotels might still demand a passport, and recent experiences indicate airports may require a passport for check-in.

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Baz *********

2 years ago

Jeff ********

Looks like you're stuck babe. Sorry. :*(

2 years ago

Bob **********

Might need a passport to check in to a hotel

2 years ago

Carlos *********

You can travel domestic air if you have a Thai drivers license, only.

2 years ago

Lim ***********

Starting from this year, when my Malaysian friend with Thai driver's licence flew from BKK - udon thani and back, they won't accept her driver's licence anymore, they asked for passport.

2 years ago

Gardar ***************************

Well if you can't travel with flights, you have the options by bus and trains. Sure take longer but you don't have to provide passport / ID card

2 years ago

Brandon ************

Do you have a Thai drivers license? That's enough to travel on a plane in Thailand. But some hotels might require passport for check-in

2 years ago

Betty ****************

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@Brandon ***********

is do not have. Just from my country. I have work permit tho. Maybe thats okay? Can travel by flight? And check in by copy of passport or my partner’s passport instead (travel together)?

2 years ago

John *******

@Betty ***************

- you can probably check with the airline, but this is what I found: Passenger (Passenger age above eighteen (18) years ) must present Thai National Identification Card, Thai Driving License, Thai Governor Identification Card, Passport, Disabled Person ID Card, The Official Certificate for Monks and Novices, Thai Seaman Book

2 years ago

Betty ****************

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@John ******

oh :(

I have only social security card which i think also mention my name, but i guess it’s not enough. I tried to contact airasia but the chatbot sucks :( anyway, thank you so much. I appreciate the info 🙏

2 years ago

John *******

@Betty ***************

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2 years ago

John *******

. The copy, expired, incomplete or damaged of mentioned documents shall NOT be accepted.

2 years ago

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John *******

Jenny ******

Work permit will be enough