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What is the current turnaround time for renewing a UK passport in Thailand?

UK Passport Renewal Passport Processing Times Thailand Visa and Immigration Expats in Thailand BKK Passport Agency

Mar 17, 2021

5 years ago

Nick *******

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Hi everyone,

Just an update on what i posted few wks ago. Went Bkk passport agency (Trendy Bldg)to renew UK passport on 3rd March. Got email today already bac to be picked up. Exactly 2 wk turnaround. So we all been told 6-8 wks but not so.

Either that or must be my handsome face get processed so quickly. 😁😁

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An expat shared a recent experience of renewing a UK passport at the Bangkok passport agency, noting a quick turnaround of just 2 weeks instead of the expected 6-8 weeks. Other commenters corroborated this with similar experiences, suggesting that the processing times may vary, especially due to factors like backlogs and reduced staffing. The conversation highlighted the importance of timely passport renewals, especially for expats whose visas are expiring soon.

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Steve *******

10-14 days is the norm.

5 years ago

Nick *******

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@Steve ******

No not at the moment its not. There was a backlog from xmas.

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Keith ******

I did my son’s passport and had it back in 11 days but they have to tell you 6 - 8 weeks to allow for peak times, reduced staff due to holidays, public & bank holidays etc.

5 years ago

Nick *******

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@Keith *****

yes thats wot i thought anyway. But got to make sure just in case 😊

5 years ago

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Nick *******

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Yes, my passport not expire till december but my new ext to stay is due on June 5th so i didnt want take any chances in case there was a delay or they didn't like my mugshot 🤣🤣

5 years ago

Bim *******

They did the same three years ago. Two weeks told me 6 weeks.

5 years ago

Greg ********

Good turnaround time! Must be nobody applying in the UK at moment but overseas passports usually separate dept I think.

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