Answered4 years ago

Can I use my current passport for domestic flights in Thailand while waiting for my UK passport?

Domestic Travel Passport Use Thailand Visa Regulations ID Requirements

Vicky ********

asked Sep 21, 2022

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Hi all, 

I've tried searching here for an answer but can't find one so hopefully someone can offer some advice. 

I have recently applied for a UK passport and realise that this is unlikely to come any time soon. 

I know I can't travel internationally but am I able to fly domestically within thailand holding my current passport for purely ID purposes? 

There is another 2 years before expiry, I've just run out of pages so there's not a problem on that front. 

Thanks in advance!

Answer summary

The user inquired about the ability to fly domestically within Thailand using their current passport, even though they are waiting for a new UK passport. Comments from the community confirmed that it is acceptable to use a valid passport for domestic travel, as no additional stamping is necessary. Additionally, others mentioned that alternative ID forms, such as a Thai driver's license, are also widely accepted for domestic flights.

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Vicky ********

Thanks everyone for your responses ☺️

4 years ago

Faye *********

No problem for domestic travel

4 years ago

Vicky ********

@Faye ********

thank you!

4 years ago

Shayne **********

My passport lives in my drawer. I travel domestically with my Thai driver's license. No questions asked.

4 years ago

Dick **********

@Shayne *********

Do you have to surrender your pass port if you need a replacement?

4 years ago

Vicky ********

@Dick *********

still have the UK passport. They'll cut the corner when my replacement arrives I assume.

4 years ago

Vicky ********

@Ivan ********

I still have my old one. They didn't send it off, just the photocopies.

4 years ago

Ivan *********

@Vicky *******

I think they cut the corner off before the old one is returned ? I renewed my passport in January 2022. I needed it back to reference all my many trips to thailand .

4 years ago

Shayne **********

@Dick *********

not for Australia, but they cut off the readable strip. Which invalidates it for travel.

I know America punches holes in it.

4 years ago

Vicky ********

@Shayne *********

I don't actually have a Thai driving license so just hoping this was a viable alternative ☺️

4 years ago

Steve ********

@Vicky *******

Use your UK licence. I've lived in Thailand 15 years, never bothered to get a Thai Licence, and I just flash the Aussie licence and it's accepted no problem

4 years ago

Shayne **********

@Vicky *******

the passport is still a valid document as long as they haven't put a hole in it or cut the bottom readable ID section off.

If they have I would be buying a ticket at the airport and showing them the passport. Viable other options are the train.

4 years ago