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What is the process for applying for a British passport for my daughter who is a British citizen living in Thailand?
Hi everyone, I have looked on the UK embassy sites etc and can't seem to find the right answer.
I am looking to apply for a British Passport for my 4 year old daughter but am unsure of the complete process. Does she have to be awarded citizenship before a passport can be applied for or does she automatically qualify. I am a British citizen.
Also, we have all her records obviously but haven't got her Thai passport as yet. Would this matter when applying for a British one?
We are based down in Trang and I am presuming I or both of us would have to present at the embassy when applying?
Any help or a point in the right direction would be appreciated thanks.
I am looking to apply for a British Passport for my 4 year old daughter but am unsure of the complete process. Does she have to be awarded citizenship before a passport can be applied for or does she automatically qualify. I am a British citizen.
Also, we have all her records obviously but haven't got her Thai passport as yet. Would this matter when applying for a British one?
We are based down in Trang and I am presuming I or both of us would have to present at the embassy when applying?
Any help or a point in the right direction would be appreciated thanks.
Answer summary
The process for obtaining a British passport for a child in Thailand revolves around the fact that if you are a British citizen, your child automatically qualifies for British citizenship and subsequently a passport. You will need to apply through VFS in Bangkok, prior making an appointment via the UK government website. Important documents include the child's long-form birth certificate and other relevant paperwork. While it's preferable for at least one parent to be present for the application, it's possible to use an agent to handle the submission. Additionally, having a Thai passport for your child is not a requirement for the British passport application.
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Michael ****************
At this moment VFS seems to be busy. For me first appointment was one month later then when I applied for. But you can contact their servicedesk (see contact details on VFS website for your country) and they have walk-in service for 1500 baht. Then even you can go next day and they really help out. Today my gf made use of that service and even there was a long line of people, she was helped at first. 35 minutes later everything was arranged in processing. Now wait for embassy to come with their verdict.
Peter *********
Use an agent
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baht easy to do for you Paul King easy visa Pattaya did my sons
Ben *********
OP@Peter ********
cheers, will check it out
Michael ******
@Ben ********
talk to Paul at Thai visa express soi 15 soi buakhao
Paul **********
Just make sure your name and passport number is on the birth certificate of your child.
David *******
We did this 20 years ago. If you are married no real problem just the paper work.
Ben *********
OPYes, married. Looking at the forms needed shortly. Looks straight forward enough, let's see!
Henry *********
All good advice. Your daughter doesn't need to be present when the application is submitted, in fact you can use an agent and not have to make the trip yourself, if you prefer. Importantly, you will need your long-form birth certificate to show that you are British Otherwise Than By Descent.
Ben *********
OPThank you for the heads up
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Will ************
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have to start here and follow the instruction and provide the required documents. Yes she will be a British citizen.Ben *********
OPCheers for the help
@Will ***********
Will ************
@Ben ********
you will have to present all documents and colour copies and application at Trendy building in Bangkok by appointment.Ben *********
OP@Will ***********
Thank you for the info. Will take a look at what's needed.Stuart **********
I've done this, you have to apply at VFS, they are at The Trendy building in Bangkok. You need an appointment which you book through the UK.gov website and the relevant documentation. Your child qualifies automatically as you are a British national, you don't have to worry about citizenship
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Ben *********
OPFound a number so will give them a call. Thank you again for the help!
Ben *********
OPNo worries at all mate....currently on hold.. Might be a long day haha!
Stuart **********
@Ben ********
if you find out would you mind posting it here? I could also do with knowing for sure 🤣Ben *********
OPThat's a great help thank you Stuart. May I ask how long the process was from start to completion?
Ben *********
OPYes, I feel your pain on that one. Im down in Trang so it's looking like a flight for me. Do I need to take my daughter with me or can I apply on her behalf?
Stuart **********
@Ben ********
when I did my daughters she didn't have to come but I read somewhere recently that now they take biometric data which would indicate that the child had to be present. You maybe able to find out if you Google " "VFS UK passport application"Stuart **********
@Ben ********
I'm just about to do a renewal for my daughter and have been told it's around 12 weeks currently. Unfortunately it does involve 2 trips to Bangkok, one for the application and one to collect the passport as they won't post it to you which is incredibly annoyingActivity
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