TRANSFERRING STAMP FROM OLD TO NEW PASSPORT

This is my experience with immigration in Bangkok.

I got my DTV when my passport was 9 months to expiration. In the visa field “Note” they reported the date of my passport’s expiration.

I got my new passport at the embassy and been told to go to immigration to transfer the stamp.

At immigration they have a form for this operation. Just fill the fields with the info of the old and new passport and that’s it. In addition you have to provide a copy of the bio page of old and new passport and a copy of the stamped page of the old passport. Also copy of the visa stamp/pdf file for e-visa like DTV. Moreover they tell you to provide a copy of the TM as well. There is no specification on which TM to provide. Given my experience, I suggest you to provide every kind of TM you have, such as TM 6, TM30 or 90days report if available.

The procedure was straight forward at counter J (tourist affair) but they didn’t like my TM30, even if it was all good for the 90days report I did before. I think the reason is that my field of “Check out date” was empty (even if it is an optional field).

I explained that I’m the owner of the condo, so I don’t have a check out date. Hence they wanted a copy of every page of the ownership document (the big paper) and the house book. Luckily I had pics in my phone, so I just printed them out. And they get the house book page from the server of the TM30 (you need to upload it when you do it).

It was a bit of a surprise but every IO was nice and friendly. Just took time and luck to have the additional documents at hand and made them printed out.

New passport is now stamped with the reference number of old passport, entry date and future exit date.

Out of curiosity I asked for the extension. They told me I had to provide every single document of the application (probably updated). When I said I was on a 1 year Muay Thai course, after a few seconds chat among them, they said I was not eligible for extension. Probably I could try my luck as they discussed really few seconds and not analyzing the case deeply, but mostly likely the answer would still be no.

Tried to search this question but not luck. If we get accepted in September and head to Thailand. If we leave Thailand in December after 3 months of being on. When we return do we get 6 months again ?

Thanks

I'd like to clarify about the under consideration period please.

I have a Non-O (Thai wife) visa, and am on an annual extension with a multi-reentry permit (current extension and re-entry both issued at CW). Expiring 24/11/25. I'm in Bangkok, so will be applying at Chengwatthana.

If I've understood correctly, I can apply for the next year when I've got 45 days or less remaining (i.e. from 10/10/25 onwards), and will get 21 days under consideration from the application date.

If I apply on 10/10/25, I'd go back on 31/10/25, which is before my current annual extension expires.

On 31/10/25 would I get stamped for the next 1 year until 24/11/26, and be able to apply for a multi-reentry until 24/11/26? Or do I need to come back at a later date to get the extension stamped in?

If I'm planning to travel overseas during the under consideration period, would the existing re-entry permit still be valid, or does it get cancelled by the next year application, needing a new re-entry permit to cover the under consideration period?

Hi everyone,

I'm about to apply for DTV. I'm in South Africa but didn't get an entry stamp into my passport as I used an e-gate to scan my passport. Is that a problem?

Hello

I just moved to Bangkok and became a freelancer. I also love muay thai and would like to train during my stay here. So basically I would be elegible to DTV remote worker and DTV Muay Thai.

I have been told that getting DTV muay thai would be easier in my situation. But is it ok for me to get DTV Muay Thai while working as a freelance?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

Hi everyone,

Swiss citizen here.

I’m planning to apply for the DTV this December as a self-employed person.

The idea is to run a webshop (launching in October) via a UK Ltd, while being based in Hua Hin from mid-February.

Does anyone know if a official registered company is required for the DTV application?

Or would it be enough to submit a business plan, proof of the webshop, and a signed declaration that I’m self-employed?

Thanks a lot for any insights or personal experience!

I was previously using True Money Wallet. But we switched from Non-O to DTV and they won’t let me use. Any other scan pay app recommendations? My husband a bank account, but they only allow 1 person on banking app.

Hi everyone,

I'm about to apply for DTV. I'm in South Africa but didn't get an entry stamp into my passport as I used an e-gate to scan my passport. Is that a problem?

I have a trip to the UK coming up for 5 weeks and on ChatGTP it states that as my Retirement Visa is valid to next year and I already have the Re-Entry visa stamped into my passport I do not need to get the new e-visa. However several friends I spoke to claim we still have to apply for it 3 days before we return. Can anyone advise which is correct? Thanks

I have just visited SCB bank and I am in the process of opening a bank account. They have sent my paperwork to head office and I will have my bank account next week. Long holiday now until Wednesday. Copy of certificate of residency , copy of my E-visa , passport non o stamp and passport details , copy of blue book and they wanted to see the blue book and copy of ownership of my house .In addition they took my Thai phone number and wanted the registration receipt from AIS , 50 baht. For me personally it was a pretty good experience with them.