DumbFalang Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) I was planning on applying for a 1 year extension based on marriage in mid September and as my passport expires in mid February 2021, I decided to renew it a couple of weeks back. I was told it would take 4 weeks, which gave me a few weeks to spare. Yesterday I received an email from Her Majesty's Passport Office advising me that I should receive my passport back in 8 weeks! Unfortunately, I am currently on amnesty because I used up my in-country extension and my multi-entry visa expires 2 Sept. Am I correct in thinking that immigration will not accept an application using my current passport, as it has less than 6 months validity? Edited August 14, 2020 by DumbFalang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malawi Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 They will issue the extension but only until mid February when your passport expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 There is no 6 month rule for extension applications. That is only for applying for a visa at a embassy or consulate. They will accept you application but it will only be issued to day your passport expires and you will have to apply for a new one then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 2 hours ago, DumbFalang said: Her Majesty's Passport Office advising me that I should receive my passport back in 8 weeks! Do not know why so long - I have just renewed mine and there and back in 15 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbFalang Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, pontious said: Do not know why so long - I have just renewed mine and there and back in 15 days. Thanks for letting me know this. Can I ask the exact date you applied (CNX or BKK)? I applied in CNX on the 29th of July. Did you receive an email from the passport warning about delays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john terry1001 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, pontious said: Do not know why so long - I have just renewed mine and there and back in 15 days. Was that via Trendy?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, DumbFalang said: Thanks for letting me know this. Can I ask the exact date you applied (CNX or BKK)? I applied in CNX on the 29th of July. You applied in Chiang Mai? This is something new. Where exactly did you go to lodge your application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, john terry1001 said: Was that via Trendy?? Yes. In Bangkok. Edited August 14, 2020 by pontious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 26 minutes ago, BritTim said: You applied in Chiang Mai? This is something new. Where exactly did you go to lodge your application? I assume he went to the VFS office in CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbFalang Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Correct - VFS offices next to Central Kad Soon Gaew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, DumbFalang said: Thanks for letting me know this. Can I ask the exact date you applied (CNX or BKK)? I applied in CNX on the 29th of July. Did you receive an email from the passport warning about delays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 1 hour ago, DumbFalang said: Thanks for letting me know this. Can I ask the exact date you applied (CNX or BKK)? I applied in CNX on the 29th of July. Did you receive an email from the passport warning about delays? Did VFS CM give you a Dhl tracking number.? - they do in BKK. Has the money been taken from your card.? Dhl will SMS when they pick it up from HMPO. Assuming you left a phone number on the application. It only takes 2 working days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 2 hours ago, DumbFalang said: Did you receive an email from the passport warning about delays? No. My wife applied 2 weeks after me and hers took 16 days. Keep a lookout on your card provider for payment. That is the 1st thing they do.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 38 minutes ago, pontious said: Ooops. Just to say this a screenshot of a post I made in another thread. I picked the passport up a long time ago. So not 'pick it up tomorrow.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbFalang Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Great info - Thanks. I'd still be interested to hear from anyone else who received the email warning of the 8 week delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stbkk Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I've also received the 8 week email about my sons renewal. We applied on 3rd of August and the money has been taken from my bank account. Will let you know when we get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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