Answered4 years ago
What options does my mother-in-law have for traveling to Thailand with an expired passport and no Thai ID?
My mother in law lost her Thai ID and her Thai passport is expired. She is in the US with a green card but we have tickets to Thailand in January. What are our options?
Answer summary
The individual is experiencing a situation where their mother-in-law has lost her Thai ID, and her Thai passport is expired. She is currently in the US with a green card, and they have a flight to Thailand scheduled for January. The discussion emphasizes that Thais can potentially travel back to Thailand on an expired passport, and contacting the Thai embassy for assistance in obtaining a new passport or emergency travel document is crucial. Many comments highlight the need to check her status in the embassy's database and possibly obtain a new ID upon returning to Thailand. There are varying opinions on the feasibility of traveling with an expired passport, particularly regarding airline policies and the urgency of getting a new passport.
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Dan ***********
Go to Thai embassy
Angelique *****************
OP@Dan **********
I'm making sure she is in the database before taking her all the way to Chicago or New York, but I am in contact.
Martin *********
Contact your nearest Thai embassy , and get a new passport … the ID can be resolved when back in Thailand .
Angelique *****************
OP@Martin ********
They are requiring a Thai ID to renewPK ********
Contact Thai Embassy and get new Id card and new passport or fly TG with expired passport to Thailand
Angelique *****************
OP@PK *******
I have. They are looking her up in their database. Waiting for reply. Not sure what TG is.Angelique *****************
OPNo, stops in Tokyo.
Angelique *****************
OPAh, we are booked on United.
PK ********
@Angelique ****************
Is it direct flight? You can contact airline first.PK ********
@Angelique ****************
TG is Thai airway. If she is traveling with TG, she can use her expired passport.
Dave *********
My daughter travel to Thailand when her Thai passport had expired no problems but my wife had booked a place not to far from the airport and she got a new one the next morning I can ask for the address if you need it
It’s in a shopping centre
It’s in a shopping centre
Angelique *****************
OP@Dave ********
Thank you
David ***********
Just get a new passport and worry about the id card when she returns to Thailand
Angelique *****************
OP@David **********
They are asking for Thai ID to get new passport
Michael *******
Had the same scenario with my wife. We sorted at the embassy in LA. But if the fellas are right about flying with expired passport home (check airlines!) It's quick and easy to get one in Thailand. US citizens can not travel home with expired passports. There was a Covid exception but it expired.
Angelique *****************
OP@Michael ******
She's got a green card so hearing now she can likely get back in.Stephen *******
She can travel directly to Thailand on an expired passport. Countries can't refuse permission for citizens to enter.A valid passport gets you into OTHER countries.
Angelique *****************
OP@Stephen ******
I get you. But we need her to come back home. She will not leave the country without a valid passport to get back in.Stephen *******
@Angelique ****************
Yes, but she can renew in Thailand very quickly. They only take a week, I think and rush job next day.Angelique *****************
OPI am in contact with Consulate in New York. They have to check that she is in the data base, then she can come in for new ID and Passport. Wish us luck. She's been in the states for almost 50 years
Dave *********
@Angelique ****************
if she’s been in USA for 50 year u should get her usa citizenship. Keep the Thai passport as well and have dual citizenship.Alistair **********
Contact the Thai embassy, they will advise what to do. Emergency passports can be issued pretty quickly.
Alistair **********
Just realised your travelling in January. Get a new passport.
Angy ********
expired passport is useful to get a new passport at the embassy. where is the problem
Angelique *****************
OP@Angy *******
I was told she needed a Thai ID as well.Angelique *****************
OPConsulate stated she needs Thai ID for new passport
Michael ****************
@Angelique ****************
just need passport to travel international. Thai ID can only be used in Thaliand
Phil ******
@Angelique ****************
as ID I believe you are correct. So apply for ID card then passport. ID Card is same day and passport is a week. Google both for required documents
Lana ***********
She should contact Thai embassy and try to get a new passport or some sort of permission to travel back to Thailand
Brandon ************
I believe Thais can travel to Thailand on an expired Thai passport.
She could contact a Thai consulate or embassy in the US about getting a new passport too?
She could contact a Thai consulate or embassy in the US about getting a new passport too?
Angelique *****************
OP@Brandon ***********
Interesting I'm concerned about her getting back into the states
Rei ***********
@Angelique ****************
she can get a letter at Thai embassy.
Duncanc **********
@Angelique ****************
she can’t get back into the States without a valid passport. She’ll have to renew in Thailand
Brandon ************
@Angelique ****************
she would have to get a new passport while she was in Thailand or no airline will let her travel outActivity
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