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Richard ********
Does anyone know for sure whether you can or can't travel internationally while waiting for your new one? They didn't cut the corners of my current one saying they would do that when the new one arrives. There is no other marking so do they notify Thai Immigration?
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@Bob *********
They are saying anywhere from 12 to 16 weeks and that's if you have your existing one to turn in.
Richard ********
But, as someone has said here already, check with your local immigration office as each is a law unto themselves sometimes. Also, I did this 3 or 4 years ago and things have a habit of changing
Richard ********
I don't remember since I go through the 65k pretty quick! It certainly wasn't 400 or 800K
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@Glenn ****
I spent it down during the year before my renewal starting 3 or 4 months after the previous renewal
Richard ********
I did that a few years back with no problem. Just make sure the end balence is the same as shown on the bank letter. The first time I made the mistake of using my ATM card during the 7 days my bank required to provide 12 months of statements.
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@Martyn **********
Thanks, Yes the passport office can be a real pain. I've heard of reports of 12-16 weeks!
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@Martyn **********
Have you used them to renew your passport? And how long did it take?