ubonjoe Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Or if you have a visa it is only needed for the length of stay. Visa exempt entry is the same for most countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Or if you have a visa it is only needed for the length of stay. Visa exempt entry is the same for most countries. that may be written in some official documents but local officers do not necessarily follow it. i know that for a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotamess Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'm getting into a very bad habit of discovering what I don't know until it's too late. I live in Chiang Mai with my wife - I'm 43, and most recently did the visa run in Laos to get 90 days. my last 90 days elapses on 11th June, and my passport elapses 21st September. Everyone was telling my wife & I that you just nip into the emassy (British) to get the passport sorted, but this appears not to be the case. Apparently, it takes 6 weeks to get the passport sorted? Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'm getting into a very bad habit of discovering what I don't know until it's too late. I live in Chiang Mai with my wife - I'm 43, and most recently did the visa run in Laos to get 90 days. my last 90 days elapses on 11th June, and my passport elapses 21st September. Everyone was telling my wife & I that you just nip into the emassy (British) to get the passport sorted, but this appears not to be the case. Apparently, it takes 6 weeks to get the passport sorted? Any ideas? You will have trouble going to Laos with the laos side not for this reason on the Thai side. I would start the process of the passport going. It will be needed whatever happens. You may get it in time as times do vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotamess Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'm getting into a very bad habit of discovering what I don't know until it's too late. I live in Chiang Mai with my wife - I'm 43, and most recently did the visa run in Laos to get 90 days. my last 90 days elapses on 11th June, and my passport elapses 21st September. Everyone was telling my wife & I that you just nip into the emassy (British) to get the passport sorted, but this appears not to be the case. Apparently, it takes 6 weeks to get the passport sorted? Any ideas? You will have trouble going to Laos with the laos side not for this reason on the Thai side. I would start the process of the passport going. It will be needed whatever happens. You may get it in time as times do vary. Thanks harry, What troubles me is what I can do to extend my stay here until the new passport arrives? Or should I go to a different country? Am I likey to get any help from the Chiang Mai visa bods? Can't go back to the UK; nothing there! Looks like I need to find a way to stay here for 6 weeks until my passport arrives. Any ideas/help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I'm getting into a very bad habit of discovering what I don't know until it's too late. I live in Chiang Mai with my wife - I'm 43, and most recently did the visa run in Laos to get 90 days. my last 90 days elapses on 11th June, and my passport elapses 21st September. Everyone was telling my wife & I that you just nip into the emassy (British) to get the passport sorted, but this appears not to be the case. Apparently, it takes 6 weeks to get the passport sorted? Any ideas? You will have trouble going to Laos with the laos side not for this reason on the Thai side. I would start the process of the passport going. It will be needed whatever happens. You may get it in time as times do vary. Thanks harry, What troubles me is what I can do to extend my stay here until the new passport arrives? Or should I go to a different country? Am I likey to get any help from the Chiang Mai visa bods? Can't go back to the UK; nothing there! Looks like I need to find a way to stay here for 6 weeks until my passport arrives. Any ideas/help appreciated. If you wife is Thai you can get a 60 day extension of stay to visit her. She need to go with you when you apply. You will need your marriage certificate, you wife's house book and ID card plus copies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotamess Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Thanks again harry, ubonjoe - If they'll do it, it sounds like the 60 day extention is the way to go. Just concerned that since I was given 90 days "family", they might not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 The extension can be done with any type of entry. Many people get them to avoid a border run to get a new entry. You can get 5 months between border runs that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotamess Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 You're a diamond ubonjoe! Many thanks for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat099 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Anyone knows the latest on this. I'm looking ahead. I have been on retirement extensions for a few years now. My passport expires on July 22 2018. My yearly extensions are on July 4th. (so I'm good for the 2016 extension) But what about the 2017 extension. I'm sure i will not travel in the 6 months before my passport expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyjim5 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Anyone knows the latest on this. I'm looking ahead. I have been on retirement extensions for a few years now. My passport expires on July 22 2018. My yearly extensions are on July 4th. (so I'm good for the 2016 extension) But what about the 2017 extension. I'm sure i will not travel in the 6 months before my passport expires. If your passport is valid for the duration of the extension applied for then the extension will be given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boike Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Anyone knows the latest on this. I'm looking ahead. I have been on retirement extensions for a few years now. My passport expires on July 22 2018. My yearly extensions are on July 4th. (so I'm good for the 2016 extension) But what about the 2017 extension. I'm sure i will not travel in the 6 months before my passport expires. If your passport is valid for the duration of the extension applied for then the extension will be given. That's what I'm thinking but need some input from you guys. And of course I'll ASK at the next extension. Sent from my Vi10Pro using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 You can apply for the extension this with passport validity you have now if July 4th is the date your current one ends. Then when you have about 6 months validity left on it yous should apply for a new one dependent upon how how long it takes to get a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boike Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 You can apply for the extension this with passport validity you have now if July 4th is the date your current one ends. Then when you have about 6 months validity left on it yous should apply for a new one dependent upon how how long it takes to get a new one.That's what I figured out and going to do. Thanks Sunnyjim and Joe Sent from my Vi10Pro using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithsimmonds Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I did a border run last Saturday at Chom Chon first one for 4 to 5 years. Officer on re -entry looked at my passport and said,to my horror "you cant go anywhere" you haven,t got 6 months left on your passport. My Passport expires on the 4th July. I went straight on the defensive and said so why did the Thai embassy in London issue me with a Double Entry tourist visa on the 30th September last year knowing that i couldn,t use it? Put in travel date 2nd December return 29th March. He didn,t speak any more English after my comment and just summoned another Officer who repeated his initial statement. I am now speechless,which was probably a good thing. My wife then pleaded my case saying that i had a yellow book had lived here previously for 3 years had extensions in my passport owned a house a car and was returning to the uk on the 29th March. After a good 15 minutes he reluctantly stamped me in. An experience i never want to repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boike Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I did a border run last Saturday at Chom Chon first one for 4 to 5 years. Officer on re -entry looked at my passport and said,to my horror "you cant go anywhere" you haven,t got 6 months left on your passport. My Passport expires on the 4th July. I went straight on the defensive and said so why did the Thai embassy in London issue me with a Double Entry tourist visa on the 30th September last year knowing that i couldn,t use it? Put in travel date 2nd December return 29th March. He didn,t speak any more English after my comment and just summoned another Officer who repeated his initial statement. I am now speechless,which was probably a good thing. My wife then pleaded my case saying that i had a yellow book had lived here previously for 3 years had extensions in my passport owned a house a car and was returning to the uk on the 29th March. After a good 15 minutes he reluctantly stamped me in. An experience i never want to repeat. Thanks. Fortunately I'll have a chance to get a new passport if needed. Sent from my Vi10Pro using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babessa Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 You don't need a passport with 6 months validity to travel to Thailand. The passport need to be valid only on the durating of travel. You must have a return ticket. I came to this page for help, because my passport expires in less than 3 months and I was able to travel last week to Bangkok, but you need to check with your airline. Some airlines don't allow you to check in. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Immigration was nice enough to let my sister in a few weeks ago on an expired passport She left one country to visit Vietnam on her Diplomatic passport (which typically requires "courtesy" visas for places like Thailand where normal passport does not) which was completely full (but Vietnam issued a visa on an extra page; Thailand does not).... so she only realized her normal passport was expired on arrival. The immigration officer was nice enough to allow her in to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Immigration was nice enough to let my sister in a few weeks ago on an expired passport She left one country to visit Vietnam on her Diplomatic passport (which typically requires "courtesy" visas for places like Thailand where normal passport does not) which was completely full (but Vietnam issued a visa on an extra page; Thailand does not).... so she only realized her normal passport was expired on arrival. The immigration officer was nice enough to allow her in to visit. Are you sure she did not enter on her diplomatic passport? Thailand allows a visa exempt entry with a official/diplomatic passport for those from some countries. Ohter countries get longer stays with a official/diplomatic under bilateral agreements. See: http://www.consular.go.th/main/th/customize/62281-Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for.html (read the remarks at the bottom of the page) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Immigration was nice enough to let my sister in a few weeks ago on an expired passport She left one country to visit Vietnam on her Diplomatic passport (which typically requires "courtesy" visas for places like Thailand where normal passport does not) which was completely full (but Vietnam issued a visa on an extra page; Thailand does not).... so she only realized her normal passport was expired on arrival. The immigration officer was nice enough to allow her in to visit. Are you sure she did not enter on her diplomatic passport? Thailand allows a visa exempt entry with a official/diplomatic passport for those from some countries. Ohter countries get longer stays with a official/diplomatic under bilateral agreements. See: http://www.consular.go.th/main/th/customize/62281-Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for.html (read the remarks at the bottom of the page) When entering on her diplomatic passport she always has a visa (Thailand requires it for Canada, but it is often not enforced) - Thai visas make up a good portion of her entries since she is posted in the region. She said she entered on her regular and was worried for a bit after finding it was expired she would not be allowed but immigration let her in. My nephew (other sister; kid) entered on a diplomatic passport without a visa because his normal passport was expired (a year ago). The benefit of using a diplomatic passport while visiting is that although you are "required" to get a visa to many countries where a normal passport has visa waiver - you get to enter using the diplomatic queue (you do not get diplomatic immunity since that is reserved for those with credentials in the country). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Immigration was nice enough to let my sister in a few weeks ago on an expired passport She left one country to visit Vietnam on her Diplomatic passport (which typically requires "courtesy" visas for places like Thailand where normal passport does not) which was completely full (but Vietnam issued a visa on an extra page; Thailand does not).... so she only realized her normal passport was expired on arrival. The immigration officer was nice enough to allow her in to visit. Are you sure she did not enter on her diplomatic passport? Thailand allows a visa exempt entry with a official/diplomatic passport for those from some countries. Ohter countries get longer stays with a official/diplomatic under bilateral agreements. See: http://www.consular.go.th/main/th/customize/62281-Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for.html (read the remarks at the bottom of the page) When entering on her diplomatic passport she always has a visa (Thailand requires it for Canada, but it is often not enforced) - Thai visas make up a good portion of her entries since she is posted in the region. She said she entered on her regular and was worried for a bit after finding it was expired she would not be allowed but immigration let her in. My nephew (other sister; kid) entered on a diplomatic passport without a visa because his normal passport was expired (a year ago). The benefit of using a diplomatic passport while visiting is that although you are "required" to get a visa to many countries where a normal passport has visa waiver - you get to enter using the diplomatic queue (you do not get diplomatic immunity since that is reserved for those with credentials in the country). Not sure how she was able to enter on an expired passport. Thailand does allow those that are from countries that get a visa exempt entry to enter on a diplomatic passport. The following is from page I posted a link to. " ** If such nationals enter the Kingdom at the immigration checkpoints which border neighboring countries, they will be allowed to stay for 15 days each time, except (1) Malaysian nationals who cross the borderline from Malaysia, (2) Nationals of the G7 countries: USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, whose granted period of stay will not exceed 30 days each time.In addition, such nationals who hold diplomatic and official passports are also practically exempted from visa for tourism." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Immigration was nice enough to let my sister in a few weeks ago on an expired passport She left one country to visit Vietnam on her Diplomatic passport (which typically requires "courtesy" visas for places like Thailand where normal passport does not) which was completely full (but Vietnam issued a visa on an extra page; Thailand does not).... so she only realized her normal passport was expired on arrival. The immigration officer was nice enough to allow her in to visit. Are you sure she did not enter on her diplomatic passport? Thailand allows a visa exempt entry with a official/diplomatic passport for those from some countries. Ohter countries get longer stays with a official/diplomatic under bilateral agreements. See: http://www.consular.go.th/main/th/customize/62281-Summary-of-Countries-and-Territories-entitled-for.html (read the remarks at the bottom of the page) When entering on her diplomatic passport she always has a visa (Thailand requires it for Canada, but it is often not enforced) - Thai visas make up a good portion of her entries since she is posted in the region. She said she entered on her regular and was worried for a bit after finding it was expired she would not be allowed but immigration let her in. My nephew (other sister; kid) entered on a diplomatic passport without a visa because his normal passport was expired (a year ago). The benefit of using a diplomatic passport while visiting is that although you are "required" to get a visa to many countries where a normal passport has visa waiver - you get to enter using the diplomatic queue (you do not get diplomatic immunity since that is reserved for those with credentials in the country). Not sure how she was able to enter on an expired passport. Thailand does allow those that are from countries that get a visa exempt entry to enter on a diplomatic passport. The following is from page I posted a link to. " ** If such nationals enter the Kingdom at the immigration checkpoints which border neighboring countries, they will be allowed to stay for 15 days each time, except (1) Malaysian nationals who cross the borderline from Malaysia, (2) Nationals of the G7 countries: USA, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, whose granted period of stay will not exceed 30 days each time.In addition, such nationals who hold diplomatic and official passports are also practically exempted from visa for tourism." Maybe they made the entry on their computers for the diplomatic passport and stamped the regular passport. I know the Vietnam visa which she was told could be on an extra (not in passport) page was actually put in the passport - they just covered one of the Thai visas (something that they were not suppose to do) .... there was no square millimeter of open space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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