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What are the steps for a UK citizen in Taipei to get a METV after obtaining a new passport in Bangkok?
UK citizen and currently looking to get a METV but I'm currently in Taipei and need a new passport (no whole page left).
I've heard I can fly to Bangkok and get a new passport then use that new passport to get a METV. Which country would be easiest to travel to from Bangkok to apply for that METV?
Help is very much appreciated!
I've heard I can fly to Bangkok and get a new passport then use that new passport to get a METV. Which country would be easiest to travel to from Bangkok to apply for that METV?
Help is very much appreciated!
Answer summary
A UK citizen currently in Taipei is looking to obtain a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) after renewing their passport in Bangkok. They seek advice on which country would be easiest to travel to from Bangkok to apply for the METV. Comments suggest that Perth, Australia is the only possible location within easy reach for this purpose, as there are no METV applications available in Southeast Asia. Additionally, it is noted that Thai Immigration will link the new passport with the old one upon presentation.
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James ********
We wish Josh success with a new visa. Thanks all for helpful suggestions.
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And your current passport will be linked to a new passport by Thai Immigration upon presentation on arrival. Facial recognition software and fingerprinting now in use.
James ********
Josh Rees they will stamp you at Thai airport with half page remaining.
Josh ******
OPRichard Swire if i have half a page would they not stamp that? I have no full page left, i plan to get a new passport in bangkok then reenter thailand with a tourist visa on the new passport
Sophie **********
I've never heard of anyone having an issue when going through with a new passport. why is that?
James ********
@Josh *****
then you should be fine....and Perth is friendly to expats from Western nations for the METV.@Tod ********
recently posted about getting a METV in Perth.Josh ******
OP@James *******
thanks. I've only been to Thailand twice (once this year for less than a week)James ********
Perth Australia is the ONLY possibility for you to get a METV. None available in SE Asia. Or return to your home country to apply.
Bobby ********
@Jeff ******************
. It's also worth knowing that Thai Air Asia now flies direct from Don Muang to Brisbane three times a weekThe ********
@Bobby *******
Good to know !Bobby ********
Jeff Trendy Trenberth. Brisbane will issue to a non-Australian provided proof of Australia Electronic Visa is supplied.
James ********
@Jeff ******************
best to chat with them. By email as Tod Daniels recently did . They are very friendly.The ********
@James *******
roger would go with Perth then I reckon!James ********
@Jeff ******************
you better check with Brisbane to see if they will issue a METV to a non Austrian resident. Perth does for some nations.The ********
Or Brisbane probably closer from Taiwan.
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