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What should I do if my UK passport is expiring while trying to renew my retirement visa in Thailand?

UK Passport Issues Visa Renewal Retirement Visa

Apr 28, 2020

5 years ago

Paul **********

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One year retirement renewal coming up in June and passport expires in July. UK passport office not accepting passport renewal applications in Thailand. Any solutions to this conundrum.

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An expat in Thailand is facing a challenge with renewing their retirement visa as their UK passport is set to expire shortly after the visa renewal date. The UK passport office in Thailand is currently closed for renewals, leading to concerns about the timing for obtaining a new passport. Suggestions from the community include waiting for VFS Global to reopen and advising the expat to stay updated on passport availability from the UK Embassy.

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James ********

Good Luck Paul...

If anyone learns when the new UK passports are available again...

please report.

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Scott *******

UK Ambassador mentioned this the other day on FB

They are aware of the problem and speaking to immigration to resolve it

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Paul **********

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Yes VFS closed .

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Tod *********

I guess you pray that VFS Global re-opens in time so you can get a new passport AND then apply for your yearly extension

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Tod *********

Is VFS Global <- the company in thailand that is contracted to do brit passport renewals closed now?

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Bill ********

Vfs open in Chaing Mai

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Toby ********

yep in the same boat. VFS is and has been closed for the past few weeks with no schedule to reopen at the moment

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