Answered6 years ago
What is the process for obtaining a British passport for my Thai child in Thailand?
So my Son is 13 months old now and I want to get his British passport sorted. Anyone done this for their Thai children and much involved?
Answer summary
The process of obtaining a British passport for a Thai child involves submitting the application through VFS Global, located in Bangkok. Applicants will need an authorized translation of the Thai birth certificate as the child was not born in the UK. Although the process is generally straightforward, it may require some time due to potential COVID-19 related delays. It is advised to gather all necessary documents and consider whether to hire an agent, as many expats recommend handling the application directly to avoid extra fees.
22 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Christine *********
Use Marc Jacob's. Very straightforward
James **************
Use keyvisa they do it all for you. You dont even have to go anywhere just send it all with courier or post office.
Mark **********
OP@James *************
how much?
Stu *******
Normal passport application. If you need an agent you need a doctor.
Trendy Office Building Bangkok deals with UK passports and no agent fee.
Trendy Office Building Bangkok deals with UK passports and no agent fee.
Peter ***********
I'm British.... I renewed my passport last year through "Assist Thai"....The process took less then 3 weeks... I renewed to the jumbo passport (84 pages) in all with passport price 6000 baht.
Henry *********
It's straightforward but you will have to wait for VFS to re-open. You can't get a UK birth certificate as the baby was not born in the UK. You just need an authorised translation of the baby's Thai birth certificate. It took me around 3 weeks to get my baby's passport but I fear that once they reopen it will take longer now. The passport is actually issued by HMPO in Liverpool.
Tod *********
Right now VFS Global, the people who are contracted to issue Brit Passports to people in thailand are closed.
You work thru this link and you'll get ALL the answers to the questions you're nickel diming people with :)
You work thru this link and you'll get ALL the answers to the questions you're nickel diming people with :)
*************************************
Richard *******
I did mine about a year ago, cost around 2.5k to get docs translated and a trip to Bangkok. All in all a quick and easy process, defo not worth paying agent fees
Steve *******
You need to go to VFS Global at the Trendy building in Bangkok. They are currently shut due to covid19.
Steven ******
I did mine about 4yrs ago. Just make sure you've got copies of everything. I'm sure colour copies were preferred.
Steven ******
Do not pay an agent.
Kev **********
I used an agent paid 10,000 bath
Gary ************
@K**
id love one bath 😂Garrett ***********
You need to go through the VFS global company for his passport.
Nicky ******
My baby girl was born in Abu Dhabi. I was given 2 birth certificates for her. One in Arabic, and one in English. You need the English translation, copies of your passport plus ID, and your wife's. Also, your marriage certificate, and proof she wasn't married before.
I did it all by online application from Abu Dhabi, and sent the documents by courier.
It's straight forward. Just follow the online instructions.
It took me 8 weeks to receive my daughter's British passport. I would have got it sooner, but I neglected to provide the proof my wife had not been married before. After I provided the certificate they released the passport.
I did it all by online application from Abu Dhabi, and sent the documents by courier.
It's straight forward. Just follow the online instructions.
It took me 8 weeks to receive my daughter's British passport. I would have got it sooner, but I neglected to provide the proof my wife had not been married before. After I provided the certificate they released the passport.
Lee ******
I done a British passport for my Thai daughter last year its a piece of cake to do mate Honestly They just need all the mothers papers translated into English which my partner got done in Khon kean for a few hundred baht then a colour original copy of my paperwork we then posted them to Bangkok I had to travel back to the UK a few weeks later got an Email from passport office in Liverpool saying they have issued my Daughter a passport and would be Available to collect in Bangkok i then had to Email the passport office in Bangkok to organise a time an date to collect in person i definitely paid less than £200 for the whole shebang thats with travelling to Bangkok from pattays to collect in person . Good Luck mate ..
Mark ********
There definitely isn't a mountain of paperwork, just the passport application, witnessed photos and birth certificate. You might need to produce yours to show right to UK citizenship I think but that's about it.
Mark ********
*************************************
Mark ********
It's around £50 plus courier fees of around £25 if I remember correctly.
Mark **********
OP@Garrett **********
any idea of total cost? Mark ********
@Garrett **********
And its shutActivity
16 joined16
people
Related
25What is the process for first-time online TM47 (90-day report) submission for Thailand?
236132mo
Is renewing a British passport in Bangkok easy? How does it affect my visa?
1.5k10223mo
What are the options for renewing a British passport in Thailand without hiring a lawyer?
7.2k291628mo
What should I do for my 90-day DTV check-in in Thailand without a TM30 form?
3.9k38249mo
Where can I apply for a DTV visa near Thailand quickly and easily?
4.1k29411y
What should I know about using eDeparture gates in Thailand with a non-O visa?
1.2k2241y
What are the best cooking schools in Thailand for DTV visas and what has been your immigration experience?
499122y
Do I need to provide my Texas divorce decree when obtaining an Affirmation of Marital Status at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok?
2.4k2442y
What are the requirements and process for obtaining DTV approval in HCMC, Vietnam?
3.4k23312y
Do I need to go to immigration for my visa after losing my passport in Thailand?
1.6k1272y
What is the current process for obtaining a re-entry permit at Suvarnabhumi Airport?
3.5k16502y
What is the process of obtaining a Thai police check for work in the UK?
1.5k1183y
Can we get reentry stamps for our NON-O retirement visas at the airport in Thailand?
1.9k13183y
What are the steps for renewing a British passport in Chiang Mai?
1.4k613y
Do Thai citizens need to go to the embassy in Bangkok for a European visa, or can an agency handle it?
2.9k23235y
How can I get a counter-signature for my son's British passport application while in Thailand?
3.6k29305y
What is the step-by-step process for the 90-day reporting in Thailand?
1.5k1256y
What is the process for applying for a NON-O family extension in Thailand?
8841156y
How long does it take for a Thai girlfriend to obtain a German tourist visa?
13.5k901956y
What should I do if I've misplaced my 90-day report for my visa in Thailand?
1.3k8116y
What is the process for filing a 90-day report online in Thailand?
1.9k13187y
How long does it typically take to renew a UK passport at the Visa Application Centre in Thailand?
2.9k26178y
What are the addresses for passport services in Thailand for both Thai and British passports?
1.3k1019y
What is the process and requirements for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?
6.5k38949y
Can I use a rental contract as proof of address when renewing my British passport in Thailand?
724429y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served