Investec require TWO forms of ID

expatasia

RetiredInThailand wrote: »

Some banks are more fussy but most will normally accept certification by any professional person who can be contacted for confirmation if necessary. This includes professions like doctor, accountant, JP, lawyer, notary, actuary, bank manager etc etc The T&Cs usually give a short list of suitable professions and if contacted by phone the bank will often give some other similar options.

I had this done by a GP here in Thailand and the UK bank I sent it to was perfectly happy with it.

Can you give me some examples of UK banks (preferably taking R105) that are less 'strict' on this than say Investec? Cheers.

expatasia

RetiredInThailand wrote: »

I certainly didn't pay anything when I did mine last year. Maybe because it coincided with an address change?

Won't you have to (pay and) renew the bloody thing in 5 or 10 yrs time though? photoless versions are free for life

RetiredInThailand

expatasia wrote: »

Won't you have to (pay and) renew the bloody thing in 5 or 10 yrs time though? photoless versions are free for life

Maybe, but it makes a handy form of photo and address ID, if needed. Also I stand a good chance of dying of old age before it will need its first renewal anyway!

expatasia

RetiredInThailand wrote: »

Maybe, but it makes a handy form of photo and address ID, if needed. Also I stand a good chance of dying of old age before it will need its first renewal anyway!

Haha. Surely if you live in Thailand you had to make up a UK address for the new licence though? (Did they ask for proof like wot the banks do, I'm guessing they're getting as strict as everyone else these days or could it be that it is enough to remain on the electoral roll).

RetiredInThailand

expatasia wrote: »

Surely if you live in Thailand you had to make up a UK address for the new licence though? (Did they ask for proof like wot the banks do,....

I used my brother's address, which is the address I use for all UK correspondence. No proof was required.

expatasia

RetiredInThailand wrote: »

Maybe, but it makes a handy form of photo and address ID, if needed. Also I stand a good chance of dying of old age before it will need its first renewal anyway!

Serious comment (from past experience!) - I wouldn't put it past them to delay sending it back or mislay it or for it to go missing in the post. Imagine being abroad without a valid DL & unable to rent a car on hols etc.

zerog

expatasia wrote: »

Serious comment (from past experience!) - I wouldn't put it past them to delay sending it back or mislay it or for it to go missing in the post. Imagine being abroad without a valid DL & unable to rent a car on hols etc.

... you can use address you like in GB to get a GB licence, the only "proof" required is the ability to access the postbox (or knock out the postman, etc etc). If someone lives in Thailand they should technically be using a Thai licence, but the DVLA is not going to investigate.