Answered2 years ago
Can I travel domestically in Thailand without my passport if it's being held at the embassy for a visa?
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?
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 *********
No
Jeff ********
Looks like you're stuck babe. Sorry. :*(
Bob **********
Might need a passport to check in to a hotel
Carlos *********
You can travel domestic air if you have a Thai drivers license, only.
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.
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
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
Betty ****************
OP@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)?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 BookJohn *******
@Betty ***************
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Betty ****************
OP@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 🙏
John *******
. The copy, expired, incomplete or damaged of mentioned documents shall NOT be accepted.
Jenny ******
Work permit will be enough
Betty ****************
OP@Jenny *****
do you have any personal experience with this? And is work permit okay for the flight?Activity
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