Passports Thailand [duplicate]

My partner, who is Thai, has just become an Australian citizen. He is not supposed to hold both. We are going to Thailand. Should he travel on the Australian passport or should he use both passports? Would he leave and reenter on his Australian passport and enter and leave Thailand on his Thai passport? Would there be any problems at the Thai end?

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Best Answer

If he has not formally renounced his Thai citizenship, then he is still Thai and should use his Thai passport to enter and exit Thailand.

He should use his Australian passport to exit and re-enter Australia.

I am not well versed in Australian citizenship law, but there is a reference on the government website that mentions a permanent resident of Australia could be come a dual citizen by becoming an Australian citizen, which to seems to me to mean your partner may be able retain his Thai citizenship - http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Citi/Curr/Dual-citizenship

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What to do if you lose your passport in Thailand?

In general, if you have lost your passport or have had it stolen, you should immediately file a report with local police, and then go to the Thai embassy or consulate of the country of your citizenship with the report. Filing a police report is easy and will only take around 10 minutes to complete.

Should you carry your passport with you in Thailand?

Yes, there is a requirement for all tourists to carry their passports in Thailand at all times. Thai authorities might request to show a passport during raids on nightclubs, at roadblocks, and on other occasions.

How can you spot a fake passport?

You can identify a fake passport by the following features:

An invalid expiry date.

Personal details that have been amended or tampered with.

An incorrect number of pages for the time it was issued.

A photograph that isn't digitally printed.

No holograms or perforations.

No passport chip.

Can I enter Thailand with expired passport?

Entry, Exit and Visa RequirementsWe strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry. Thai immigration officials or airline staff may ask for your onward/return ticket.

Thailand a Hotbed for Fake and Stolen Passports

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