[Immigration - Catch 22]

I think one way around this would be to make fairly regular transactions and update the bank book regularly too.

 

[New passport and transfer of marriage extension]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Going to firework festival next weekend. Does LK have some farang

Some life around LK Metro and Bukhao.Beach road and 2nd road dead..

[New passport and transfer of marriage extension]

Thanks guys looks like a trip to soi bukhao..

[New passport and transfer of marriage extension]

On 11/19/2020 at 1:45 PM, billsmart said:

Yes, don't overlook RichCor's advice of notifying your bank and phone provider about your new passport number. It won't cause you any problems until you want to update or change something, and then it can turn into a real hassle. 

Do you need to go to the branch where you opened your bank account or will another branch suffice?

[British passport renewal]

Thanks guys..

[British passport renewal]

5 minutes ago, petermik said:

yes

Is that yes they should be used?

[British passport renewal]

Hi Should Block letters be used for email addresses on a UK passport application form?Will the staff at Trendy allow lower case letters as emails are normally written?Thanks.

[British passport renewal]

Hi guys

I'm currently putting together my application to renew a British passport and I have 2 small questions..firstly do I have to remove all the paperwork stapled in my passport by immigration before colour photocopying it and on the bank instruction do I need to check with a UK bank to see if my debit card is valid for an international transaction?I think in that case it would be a UK transaction but not sure.

Thanks in advance.

[Pension from UK due in 8 months. Newbie.]

On 8/29/2020 at 6:49 AM, 2ndhomepattaya said:

There is a much simpler way not sure why you have not done this already. Just log-on to the Government Portal and under pensions you find all your detailed pension infos covering your whole working life in the UK. Employment and periods of no contributions made. If you have a NI number you will find all you need to know.

It may also be worth your while to top-up your pension contributions to the full 35 years

Will that list dates when you started and finished particular jobs and when you claimed benefits or just list when you made NI contributions.The latter doesn't help when it comes to trying to remember where and for how long you worked at a particular job maybe over 40 years ago which the form requires.

[Renewing UK Passport]

1 minute ago, 007 RED said:

I think that using either address will end up in the same place, namely VSF Help Desk, as the only difference being the capital letters for HMPO in the middle of the address.  I suspect that the address is not case sensitive.

 

FYI.... the address which I supplied in the earlier post was copied and pasted from the reply email which they sent to me.

Cheers for your help..

[Renewing UK Passport]

5 hours ago, 007 RED said:

No problem, the email address is:  [email protected]    As l mentioned, they responded much quicker than l was expecting.  Hope they are able to assist you.

Thanks very much pal.I've also found another link giving [email protected] which is a bit different maybe both will work?

[Renewing UK Passport]

7 hours ago, 007 RED said:

Once again, many thanks to those who have taken the time/trouble to respond to my questions.

 

As mentioned in my post (#13) above, I emailed VFS enquiry and asked if they would accept 4 pages of my passport colour printed onto one side of A4 paper.  I attached an example copy as shown above in post #10 in order to avoid any confusion.  I was surprised to get a very quick response stating "The colour copy like your picture attached is acceptable."

Could you please give a link to vfs enquiry or their email address?

[Renewing UK Passport]

1 minute ago, essox essox said:

why not use a utilty bill/receipt....no need to pay a bank....they have enough money as it is !!!!!

I intend to use my AIS bill which is in English it was just another possibilty for the OP.

[Renewing UK Passport]

I am also preparing to renew my UK passport although I'm not cutting it as fine as you..

1. I wouldn't do that personally but it could be ok not sure.I am also unsure whether to first remove everything stapled in my passport by immigration..

2. I believe Thai banks will for a small fee provide a statement with your name and address printed at the top.

[Really confused on 90 day report]

22 hours ago, Tonyt00 said:

If its not too far, just go to immigration and do it, I didnt mine last week. Then you know for sure, dont have to worry. 

That's exactly my plan.The one thing I have is lots of time.

[In Thailand with British passport with less than 6 months to expiry]

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes

They are open now.

Thank you.

[In Thailand with British passport with less than 6 months to expiry]

32 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

He can fly into the UK with any amount of time left on his passport.

The passport office is open now. Been open for several weeks now.

Just to clarify Joe do you mean the UK passport office in Bangkok at the Trendy building?

[Health Insurance for Farangs]

The reason I believe for the distinction is the requirement to have money in Thailand on a non-o retirement which can be utilised to pay hospital bills if necessary.If you really want to decimate the expat population just introduce mandatory health insurance and require money in the bank.

[Jomtien Immigration - 1 Year Extension done in record time]

1 hour ago, Max69xl said:

You must have forgotten to mention one document/copies. Either you had a 12 months bank statement, copies of your bank book 1 year back or you have a Fixed Deposit Account. I did my extension yesterday at Jomtien Immigration and I copied my bank book pages 1 year back instead of paying 200 baht for a 12 months bank statement at Bangkok Bank. 

That's good to know if they are happy with that..

[Jomtien Immigration - 1 Year Extension done in record time]

4 hours ago, Kerryd said:

As noted, I provided a letter from the bank as well as photocopies of my bankbook.

I noticed when he looked at the bankbook page, he highlighted the current balance as well as the balance from 3 lines up (which I think was the update I did just before I did my extension last year). Probably did that to highlight that I'd kept the "minimum balance" in the account all year I suppose.

Thank you..

[Jomtien Immigration - 1 Year Extension done in record time]

No need for a one year bank statement showing you kept the minimum amounts in your account I presume from your list?

[Proof of 800,000 baht 3 months after visa]

51 minutes ago, couchpotato said:

RE JOMTIEN.

I am attaching a copy of the form they gave me.

They said a little bit flexible on the 90 days (ie: few days/before after no problem).

When I asked about the consequences of not reporting, her answer was very civil.

" we check the docs reqd, take the paper I have attached and we record on the computor, so HO can see that the person has reported, and next time can be easy for you sir". (she really said sir, I liked that).

So with only a few copies to make and a few minutes at Counter 8 (no need to get a number) it is a no brainer. Do it and next year will be a 10 minute renewal breeze.

 

Glad I went now if it might make my next extension smoother..was very quick and painless and one thing less to fret about..

 

[Proof of 800,000 baht 3 months after visa]

Literally nobody seems to know..I went to be on the safe side even though they never gave me a form to return or oral instructions.If you are a fretter go they will take your photocopies as they did with me if not wait till your extension next year and see.

[Retirement Extension Jomtien]

3 hours ago, mikebell said:

I would never have associated my ping-pong partner with this pseudonym!  Rule Relaxation on a week by week basis.

OK and glad your visa is sorted!

[90 days bank checking]

Well I did the ultra cautious thing and went down to Soi 5 with my photocopies.This was 12.42 and they were closed for lunch.Went in at 1 and was directed to the extension desk no queue number.Handed over my copies never got a chance to explain I wasn't given an appointment form.Not even asked to sign anything.

'That's all' the lady says and off I go.

What would have happened if I'd left it until next year is anyone's guess..