Answered5 years ago
Will a photo of my passport be sufficient for traveling to Phuket by car without the physical document?
I've left my passport at my mates condo and he's now gone to phuket. I plan on going as well. Do you think it will be okay just to have a photo of my passport if i go to phuket via car?
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Answer summary
The original poster is concerned about traveling to Phuket without their physical passport, as it is left at a friend's condo. Throughout the comments, users offer various insights: some believe a photo of the passport may suffice for entry, while others caution that presenting the physical passport may be required at immigration checkpoints. It is suggested that although getting into Phuket might be manageable without the original document, there could be issues when trying to leave. One commenter shared their experience of not having an ID and still managed to enter, while others noted that having a UK driver's license might help. Overall, it’s a mixed bag of opinions, and there’s advice to consider alternate methods like having the passport sent via courier.
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Tony **********
Dhl
Alex **********
OP@Tony *********
Yee mate, getting my mate to post it when i get there so i can come back to the mainland 
Chris ***********
Your dog ate your homework!? Again!?
Bonnie *******
What will you do if they don't let you in? Wouldn't it be easier to go get it?
Alex **********
OP@Bonnie ******
I've explored every option but to go get it would mean getting the condo keys off my friend who's in Phuket hahahBonnie *******
@Alex *********
a property manager?
Jackson **********
I see no problem, I had forgotten my passport and had a copy and license ID not Thai though.
Alex **********
OPI have a UK drivers license if you guys think that might help?
Alex **********
OPDo you think i could get an internal flight with just a scanned copy?
Rob **********
@Alex *********
not a chance, off getting a flight with just a scanned copy. Alex **********
OP@Rob *********
I did ring up and ask but yeee no chance. 
Pete *******
@Alex *********
you can fly internally with a drivers licence. Or at least you could before covid. Check with the airline
Martin **********
@Alex *********
no, you definitely can't take a flight without passport. By law you have to have your passport or a copy with you and you have to give direkt access to the original if the police asks for. But usually there is no big deal if you are not suspected a crime like overstay. Bus or train.
And if your passport is lost you need to make a report to the police. You are going to need the report for leaving Thailand, plus you need to go to your embassy. They will give you a departure permission. Went through that in the past.
Ron *******
@Alex *********
no it won't. You can go anywhere you want without your passport BUT be aware, if your stopped and they want to see it and you don't have it, you won't be be going anywhere until somebody fetches it. That's how it works.
It's your choice what you decide to do.
Clive *******
Wrong !! my wife drove out a few days ago no check point going out nothing going back in just a 200 baht test and a paperwork that she has been infected with that shit that's it
Nigel *********
@Clive ******
is your wife a foreigner? Clive *******
Driving in I can't be sure but I was told just prove of vaccination and some form of I'd
Clive *******
@Nigel *********************
yes my wife is Thai but there is no one stopping you from driving out 100% on that one Nigel *********
@Clive ******
foreigners should take Lane 3 and report to immigration.. But as they say in Thailand "up to you" Michael ********
Clive *******
Son
Clive *******
@Michael *******
yes she is no stops coming out my some was in the truck as well he said they did not have to stop as well so sure on that oneClive *******
Better tell my mate who got in 2 days ago just in case he has not been told 😂
Clive *******
@Michael *******
OK thanks Michael ********
@Clive ******
its a requirement for exit from Phuket as per the sandbox and governors rules. Guessing to ensure all people who have come into Phuket via sandbox have completed the required time.Clive *******
@Michael *******
well for what reason did you ask? Michael ********
@Clive ******
I drove through there myself three weeks ago, foriegners have a different lane and they have to report to the main building and present there passport, not applicable to Thais,Rest of way zig zagging up to Bangkok didnt get my passport out once not even in hotels, but Sarasin Bridge Checkpoint its required
Nigel *********
Getting in should be OK. Getting out you need to report to an immigration post and present your passport.
Alex **********
OPThanks Nigel mate
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