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How long does it typically take to renew a UK passport at the Visa Application Centre in Thailand?

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May 15, 2018

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Helen ***********

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Any Brits here who have recently renewed their passport at UK Visa Application Centre? How long did it take for you to get your new passport?

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Discussion among Brits regarding the processing times for renewing their UK passports at the UK Visa Application Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Responses mostly indicate a turnaround time of around 10 to 12 days, although some experiences vary, with one noted case stating it took up to 8 weeks. Recommendations also include confirming with the VFS Global system and the importance of booking appointments in advance due to potential wait times.

Robert *******

Seems that enough people reacted with the response time and where and how to get a new UK Passport, good luck.

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Grant ******

10 days

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Neil *******

It took 12 days, great service.

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AliJames *****

You need to make an appointment now because there is a long waiting list.

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AliJames *****

On the website Tod Daniels shared.

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Martin *********

Where ?

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Martin *********

I’m going to do mine after my next 90 day report . ( July ) .. I don’t want to go to Bangkok though . Anyone know the best in Pattaya agent wise , ( no promotion of agent please ) .

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Martin *********

👍🏻

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Tod *********

google uk passport renewal and you'll see the top service in Pattaya that does it.

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Adam ***********

12 days - late last year.

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Jeremy *********

I got my new passport there back in 2013 and it took 8 weeks. Maybe they have a new system now so they can turn it around quicker.

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Tod *********

Brit passports are done in Bangkok at the VFS Global company in the Trendy Building on Sukhumvit Soi 13

Follow the directions on this link

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David ********

Turned mine around in 7 days from Bangkok... Couldn't believe it after the 3 month wait a couple of years prior. (Due to a backlog and staff cuts, change of office, summer holidays etc etc)

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Helen ***********

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All of these 10 days noises make me very happy.

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Forbes *******

Vfs Bangkok

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Forbes *******

Between nana and asoke

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Forbes *******

10 days

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Nicola *******

Huh I thought it was 8 weeks! Where is application Centre please I’d like to renew my passport

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Helen ***********

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we’re both right!

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Tod *********

oh sorry :O I always used the link I posted after working thru that beta site thing. :/ :(

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Helen ***********

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really? It takes me to a beta site and bases the page you land on on your input. It took me to the right page with the details for applying in BK.

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@Helen **********

That is the WRONG link to use when getting a passport from the VFS Global company inside of thailand.

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Helen ***********

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Helen ***********

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You go to the UK Gov website to print out your forms and check the supporting docs you need. Then send an appointment request. UK Visa Application Centre

The Trendy Office Building,

28th Floor,

Sukhumvit Soi13,

Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana

Bangkok

Thailand

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Henry *********

It takes about 10 days, although they recommend allowing 3 weeks. In the summer there can be a backlog.

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Helen ***********

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Thanks Henry! That made my heart rate settle a bit :) Will allow 4 weeks to be on the safe side.

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