Answered8 years ago
Can I travel with an Emergency Travel Document to get a Tourist Visa in Thailand?
My Passport ( United Kingdom) is full no more spare pages .. can I do a Trip to Laos for a 60 day Tourist VISA with an Ermergency Travel Documents ?
Or can I fly somewhere overnight and get a 30 day on arrival with an Emergency Travel Document and then a 30 extension at immigration ?
Before any one comments about me not applying for a new passport sooner - I did back in May , there is a complication and I have to reapply now and I only have 20 days left in current visa .. a new passport application is being made as soon as they give me an appointment at Trendy House but in my case it will take a few months to process
So please only comments helping me with advice on these Emergency Travel Documents that we can get
Or can I fly somewhere overnight and get a 30 day on arrival with an Emergency Travel Document and then a 30 extension at immigration ?
Before any one comments about me not applying for a new passport sooner - I did back in May , there is a complication and I have to reapply now and I only have 20 days left in current visa .. a new passport application is being made as soon as they give me an appointment at Trendy House but in my case it will take a few months to process
So please only comments helping me with advice on these Emergency Travel Documents that we can get
Answer summary
The original poster, a UK citizen, seeks advice on traveling with an Emergency Travel Document (ETD) due to their full passport. They want to know if they can obtain a Tourist Visa by traveling to Laos or another nearby country briefly. Advice from the community suggests that ETDs are primarily for returning home, and that travel to other countries may require careful planning to ensure there is enough space for entry stamps. Options like Malaysia or Singapore are recommended for brief trips, as these may only require simple entry stamps rather than full visa pages.
15 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Ivan ************
Greg like Jody says you just need to go to a country that stamps rather than needs full page visa stickers. A stamp is only
If you were REALLY full to the point you didn't have room at all, or only for the Thai exit and return, Hong Kong does not stamp at all.
***
of a passport page and most countries immigration will put them anywhere that they will fit. Malaysia is a good choice. Myanmar is also just 2 stamps if you are doing a land border bounceIf you were REALLY full to the point you didn't have room at all, or only for the Thai exit and return, Hong Kong does not stamp at all.
Ivan ************
3 half pages you could stretch out for a long time, you just need to avoid full visa stamps. Even Cambodia with the eVisa is an option if you have a half page.
Ivan ************
Greg Myanmar is $10 for a LAND border bounce, it doesn't involve a visa. Depends where you are and if you have used your two land visa exempt entries yet this year as to whether it makes sense.
Greg *****
OPI have 3 half pages left ..in looking at Singapore or Malaysia - I’m told they both just give you a stamp
Myanmar ask for $85 in entry
Myanmar ask for $85 in entry
Henry *********
Why will your passport renewal take longer than normal? renewing in Bangkok can usually be done in less than 3 weeks, sometimes it's as quick as 10 days. You keep your old passport while they're processing the new one so you can still get Extensions in country, although you're not supposed to be able to travel overseas on it.
Lloyd ********
*********************************************************
Jody *********
@Greg ****
you would think that there would be a process that expedites your new passport for a fee and that they could do it within 60 days. Malaysia or Singapore are options for just a stamp. KL likely the cheapest run (and you don’t even have to spend the night, just give yourself two hours there so you aren’t rushing as you usually have to take the train between terminals to get to customs and then take the train back to the terminal you would fly back out of)Greg *****
OP@Jody ********
.. now that might work .. a night in Malaysia , back to Thailand , 30 days + 30 day extension .. that might be enough timeJody *********
Fly to Malaysia and you only get a stamp. They can fit it in to an empty spot. Buys you some time to get your new passport?
Lloyd ********
@Adrian *****
you apply online :-)
Adrian ******
Good luck with Embassy it’s a 6 week wait for appointments most of time
Robert *******
And at the bottom the link: Previous, how it works explain how to travel around and come back into Thailand.
Greg *****
OPOh are they That’s good information
Lloyd ********
ETDs are issued by the consular section of the British Embassy, not VFS Trendy building.
Robert *******
You have to discuss this at the Trendy House when you get your Emergency Travel Document. This Document is meant to give you the opportunity to travel back to your home country, not for travelling around Asia.
Activity
7 joined7
people
Related
25Can my friend get a tourist visa extension upon arriving in Thailand or is there another solution?
3.5k11881mo
What are the new visa entry rules for UK tourists visiting Thailand?
2.1k7465mo
What are the recent changes to visa policies and which countries are easier for obtaining the DTV visa?
629155mo
Can I re-enter Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa after a 3-month break and then apply for a retirement visa?
8.7k78868mo
Will I automatically get a 30-day extension when re-entering Thailand on a multi-entry tourist visa?
2.8k202610mo
Will my frequent tourist visits to Thailand raise concerns at immigration?
17.5k15017810mo
Can I get a 30-day extension on my visa exemption even with a 6-month condo contract in Thailand?
1.7k12161y
What should I do about my trip to Thailand with the potential new visa policy for Canadians?
9k681142y
What should I consider before returning to Thailand on a single entry tourist visa after previous visa types?
2.1k15132y
Can a 60-day tourist visa for Thailand be obtained with a flight ticket 90 days after arrival?
1.9k11202y
What are the best options for extending a stay in Thailand considering visa rules?
6.8k64463y
What is the best border for activating a tourist visa when leaving Koh Phangan?
4.5k36403y
What is the process for extending my stay in Thailand by driving to Laos and back?
3k25203y
Can I apply for a 30-day extension of my visa waiver before applying for a Non O visa in Chiang Mai?
1.1k4133y
What options do I have for a 33-day stay in Thailand without a 60-day visa?
1.7k9163y
Can I apply for a tourist visa in Cambodia to re-enter Thailand?
778434y
What are the visa requirements and extension options for entering Thailand on a UK tourist visa?
896564y
What are the steps and requirements for extending a visa in Bangkok as a UK citizen?
1.4k1145y
Can I extend my tourist visa in Thailand with an embassy letter and transition to another visa?
4.3k40276y
Is my passport validity sufficient for travel to Thailand if it's less than 6 months when I leave?
1.7k10147y
What are my options for extending my stay in Thailand after multiple tourist visa refusals and using all border crossings?
2.5k23137y
Do I need a return ticket for entry into Thailand with a tourist visa?
3957y
What visa options do I have for a longer stay in Thailand without leaving the country?
1.5k1268y
How can a US citizen stay in Thailand for 2-4 months after using a 30-day visa on arrival?
1.3k879y
Can I extend my 60-day tourist visa in Thailand and how does applying for a Thai visa in Siem Reap work?
1.1k829y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served