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What should I do if my passport is stolen and I need to travel home from Thailand?

Allan ************
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I've had my bag stolen with wallet and passport inside.I have a photo of .my passport on my phone.I fly home tomorrow at 6.00pm.Im a UK citizen . What's the procedure for replacing or getting a temporary passport.T.I.A.
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The user initially reported a theft of their bag containing their passport and wallet but later updated that the bag was returned. Commenters advised the user to contact the police for a report, which is necessary for obtaining an emergency travel document from the British Embassy. They suggested steps including visiting the embassy, informing the airline about the situation, and keeping copies of all documentation related to the theft and replacement process. Commenters provided various tips to ensure the user could return home smoothly, despite the stressful situation.
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Mel *********
Mel *********
You won't be flying anywhere without a passport! Mel
Michael *********
Michael *********
Are you serious!
Steve **********
Steve **********
Feel sorry for you..I have experienced the same in India some years ago😳..Hope everything works out
Cloana ********
Cloana ********
Stolen? In Thaïland ?

You're so unlucky 😢
Martin ********
Martin ********
I have recently been in that situation so know the position.

You need to immediately do a police report. You need to register on line with the Uk embassy to get an emergency travel document. I think someone has put the link on this feed. It took 24 hours to get my daughters and 48 hours to get mine issued.

Without this you will definitely not be allowed to fly. The airline will not let you check in. You may have to get a new flight.

If you have a thai visa in your stolen passport and you are returning to Thailand. Bring your original paperwork etc if you have it along with the police report and it can be moved to your new passport when you return to thailand.

Good luck
Ste *******
Ste *******
British embassy Bangkok
Simon ********
Simon ********
Embassy, they will issue you with a temp passport, and a police report.
Angelo ***********
Angelo ***********
Google UK passport ... UK Embassy ... you have good luck. Normally questions like yours are overrun with troll answers 😛
Milan *********************
Milan *********************
I did same with my german passport. 2 possibilitys : do report at police , go to embassy for accident passport . ---- or you have a document of birth , or your Office in your country send it per Mail to embassy and do accident passport. In this case you don' t need to go to police. --- In my case they need 2 days to finish passport
James ******
James ******
In the future, put your phone number in your passport.
Derek **********
Derek **********
You should be able to get an emergenct travel document from the embassy.This will allow you to travel between a maximum of 5 desitnations, the final desitnation MUST Be the UK.

I think you'll need a police report of it being stolen to get that emergency document.

Once you have that and the police report, I advise you take them to Thai immigration alongside any flight details you have when you got here - barding pass, etc.

This is to avoid any issues when you leave. Download Google Translate app if you don't have it already. You'll probably need it for filing the police report and maybe at immigration.

Sh!rry last day and I am deeply sorry to hear it. I hope this most unfortunate event has not tarred your image of Thailand.
Mark ******
Mark ******
Take this down , it’s sorted ✔️ 🌹💯💯🥰🫶🏻🙏🙏🙏good people most thai 🇹🇭 x 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Brett *****
Brett *****
Contact embassy not Facebook
Joe **********
Joe **********
@Brett ****
He's just being practical for god's sake!
Brett *****
Brett *****
@Joe *********
embassy is practical
Will *********
Will *********
Update the original post!!!!!
Allan ************
Allan ************
OP
My bag has been returned to me,thanks for all your help and support 🙏
Colin *******
Colin *******
Bob ****
Bob ****
@Allan ***********
Good on those Thai Samaritans bless them. You lucky lad Alan😜
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Allan ***********
contact your Embasay here in Bangkok urgently. You no doubt filed a police report too.
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
You can get an emergency passport from the embassy if you can actually book an appointment. they are only available on certain days, but I found that I could still contact them via email on days where no appointments were available. You can get an emergency passport knocked out in a few hours, but you'll need a passport photo to do it.
Kim *********
Kim *********
It’s holidays this week. Government offices will be closed. Best of luck.
Nicholas ******
Nicholas ******
Go to the embassy
Sherry *****
Sherry *****
Contact police to check if its been returned to lost and found. You never know and there are good ppl in this crazy world.
Colin *******
Colin *******
@Sherry ****
I'd be more inclined to check the bins/dumpsters around where it went missing.

If it's just an opportunist they may dump half the stuff.
Allan ************
Allan ************
OP
Panic over,a motorbike taxi has just delivered my bag to my hotel, with a note saying it was taken by accident and alcohol was to blame,the taxi rider didn't seem to appreciate the big wet kiss 😳 👍
Jason *************
Jason *************
It’s the beauty of SE Asia. The honesty and the will power to fix a mistake that was made is unmatched. What a beautiful culture, and I’m glad they fixed the situation. Travel on partner. And yeah, Thank Buddha.
Joanna *****************
Joanna *****************
@Allan ***********
great news !!
Chet *******
Chet *******
@Allan ***********
That's great
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Allan ***********
great news mate. See you at the old english for a 45 baht pint
Kim *********
Kim *********
@Allan ***********
you should update your original post.
Joe **********
Joe **********
@Kim ********
That's just what he did!
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
@Kim ********
Correct 💯
Barry ********
Barry ********
@Allan ***********
thank Buddha good news
Pat ******
Pat ******
Contact embassy and get temporary travel documents what will allow you to fly back home ..

Problem is that how long time it will take …
Joe **********
Joe **********
@Pat *****
it happened to me but they sorted it in a couple of hours.
David *******
David *******
@Pat *****
I was in a similar situation,

Please note to all none UK citizens.

The British embassy here in Bangkok does not issue passports.

They can only assist you with the process of getting emergency travel documents.

The emergency travel documents are done online and you print them off (there's a cost involved).

Inform your airline especially if your transiting through another country.

Keep a copy of your police report and emergency travel documents.
Craig **************
Craig **************
I can only imagine the sudden state of panic and anxiety.
James ******
James ******
@Craig *************
when I’m about to get on a plane I have already checked. I have my passport six times and I checked it another four times on the plane. I can’t imagine.
Jason *************
Jason *************
@James *****
he probably did check six times and that’s how he knew that it was really gone
Craig **************
Craig **************
@James *****
I missed an international flight recently. It was delayed and I miscalculated my wait time whilst plane spotting in a different part of the terminal. I then saw my plane taxiing away from the gate. I went into an anxious panic. But at least I still had the means to fix it!
Darren ******
Darren ******
You can’t get a passport you can get a one trip document to fly home from the British embassy
Khun *******
Khun *******
@Darren *****
you can get an emergency passport and last 6 months.
Colin *******
Colin *******
British Embassy

AIA Sathorn Tower

Sathorn

BTS Saint Louis on Silom Line directly oppersite go to reception on ground floor
Lee ***********
Lee ***********
Also inform your insurance who may cover all costs and assist
Chris *******
Chris *******
1st police report

2nd contact your embassy

Once you have a timeline contact airline.

3rd receive emergency travel document

4th go to local immigration with police report and travel document/emergency passport.

They will advise or stamp depending on your entry/visa.

** you may be allowed to leave directly with the police report and emergency travel document BUT that depends on your immigration status (stamp or visa etc.)

Hopefully they can get it to you quickly.
Will ************
Will ************
Remember if you get an emergency travel document then your passport is immediately cancelled and unusable if you get it back.
Thomas ***********
Thomas ***********
so sorry u had this horrible experience, and yes police report then contact your embassy
Jason *************
Jason *************
@Steve ******
you have a good day too my dude!
Thomas ***********
Thomas ***********
@Steve ******
nowhere near your lvls, cool travel snaps my guy 🙂👍
Steve *******
Steve *******
@Thomas **********
How's Rent-a-Swag going, Tom?
Jason *************
Jason *************
@Steve ******
ohhh damn dude. Alright fair enough. I misunderstood that, I thought you were hating on the dude. I wouldn’t mind if people took cool pictures of me either, I was just being a defensive dick. My bad buddy
Steve *******
Steve *******
@Jason ************
that's a wholesome reaction. No worries, I'll delete my mean comment. Have a great day!
Roberto *********
Roberto *********
Report to police immediately, and take police report to your embassy
Sharon *******
Sharon *******
Contact the embassy, you will need an emergency travel document
Craig ********
Craig ********
Contact your Embassy

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