Answered4 years ago
Can my kids fly from the UK to Thailand with an expiring UK passport?
We will be returning home to Thailand on 19th July from the UK. My kids have dual nationality and hence 2 passports ( UK & Thai). The problem is that their UK passport expires on 31st July which they use to leave the UK. Will they still be allowed to fly? They use their Thai passport to enter Thailand and no issue there. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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The user is returning to Thailand on July 19 with their children who hold dual nationality (UK & Thai). Their concern is whether their children's UK passport, expiring on July 31, will allow them to leave the UK. Comments suggest that as long as they show both passports when departing, they should be fine. They should enter Thailand using their Thai passports without issue. However, some comments caution about potential problems re-entering the UK, requiring visas if their UK passport is not renewed.
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Sean *********
Getting back to the UK if your returning could be a problem, you will need visas. Unless you renewed the UK passport while in Thailand
Jamie ******
OP@Sean ********
I will renew their UK passports in Thailand when I get there. I know there will be more paperwork involved there but a lot cheaper too. Was going to set me back nearly 250 pounds here, plus the hassle of driving to London (100 miles) to deliver.Stuart *********
@Jamie *****
Be aware there’s a huge back log of renewals in the UK. Taking up to 12 weeks or longer to process. You use VFS in Bangkok to do the renewals.
Steve *******
No problem leaving the UK, enter on their Thai passports(obviously)!
Jamie ******
OP@Steve ******
Thanks SteveBrandon ************
Just have them show both on the way out so the people checking know they will be able to get in when they arrive.
Jamie ******
OP@Brandon ***********
Thanks for that Brandon. Much appreciated. Didn't fancy doing a passport fast track next week.Brandon ************
@Jamie *****
just get on renewing as soon as you arrive because it's taking so longJamie ******
OP@Brandon ***********
In no real hurry to renew as most likely not returning to UK for a few years.Activity
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