PATRICK ALLWRIGHT Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Hiya, I am a UK passport holder but living in Bangkok I am applying to renew my 8 year old son's passport and understand that someone must countersign on the passport application form. I am confused as to who can do this as there is a preferred list of acceptable occupations of the 'countersigner' but I also read that the countersigner should not be a Thai, but instead a UK passport holder ? Can anyone help please ? Thanks in advance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKresonant Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 They look for it to be signed by British/EU national, who should have known you for two years or so. How ever that is not always practical. It should be possible for a Thai to sign, if they are in a recognised. Employment, e.g. Airline pilot etc if no UK person is available, that fits the criteria. Especially if the child can still be recognised from the old passport photo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) Your first choice should be a UK passport holder who perhaps knows you/your son, if you have that option. I have successfully used a retired friend to do this, not anybody on the special person's list Edited September 16, 2019 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 British passport holder is first choice.. The countersignatory needs to know you, not your son. They will also need to sign his passport photos as being a true likeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATRICK ALLWRIGHT Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Thank you so much for your comments. So it sounds like a retired UK passport holder is best, even if they are not on the special list of occupations... I have plenty of Brit pals here in Bkk who have known me and my son for many years, but none of them are on the list of preferred occupations. I will make sure they sign the photo as well. Thanks again. Much appreciated.... Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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