BlimeyCharlie Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'm sure this has been covered lots of time but your help would be appreciated. I'm presently in the UK and plan to go to Thailand with my girlfriend no later than August. When would a good time be to apply for a visa? Also my passport runs out next year, will i have to renew this now, or can i deal with it when in Thailand. Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naka Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Get your visa a month or so before you fly. You can renew your PP in Bangkok, takes a week or so. Naka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krub Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Your passport needs to have at least 6 months validity from the day you enter Thailand. You might want to get a new passport forst then apply for your visa then go to Thailand with a 10 years valid passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Your PP expiry must be well after the expiry date of the visa you intend applying for, so unless it expires late next year, I'd get it renewed now, you will get some credit for the unexpired portion (6 months I think). Visas from the consulates are quite fast, often less than a week door to door, or many (Hull) do a same day service for callers (at a premium). Remember that the visa validity starts on the day it is ISSUED not on the day you enter Thailand, so don't apply too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 (edited) Credit for the unexpired portion of a UK passport can be up to nine months. See Why do I need a specified validity period remaining on my passport to travel to certain countries?. If you want to renew your passport in Thailand, see Passport Services. How long will you be planning to stay in Thailand? If you hold a UK passport and plan to stay less than 30 days, then you may not need a visa. See Visas and Travel Documents, Tourist Visa Exemption. If you require a visa then I would renew the passport before getting the visa. However, if you want to transfer an unexpired Thai visa to a new passport in Thailand, see also New Passport and Transfering A Visa. Edited March 24, 2006 by vinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandad Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Get your visa a month or so before you fly. You can renew your PP in Bangkok, takes a week or so. Naka. I haven't checked the current figures, but when I renewed in BKK a couple of months ago the cost was considerably higher than the UK price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I haven't checked the current figures, but when I renewed in BKK a couple of months ago the cost was considerably higher than the UK price.You pay for the hardship allowance of the consular staff in Thailand --------------- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlimeyCharlie Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 I haven't checked the current figures, but when I renewed in BKK a couple of months ago the cost was considerably higher than the UK price.You pay for the hardship allowance of the consular staff in Thailand --------------- Maestro Many thanks people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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