Are two blank pages in my passport sufficient for a visa change in Thailand, and will my work permit need to be updated with my new passport information?

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Good afternoon mods and community, quick question here; Italian passport (expiring at the beginning of September) and METV visa, current stamp 24FEB-24APR - got a job and I’m aware that it is possible to change type of visa, either tourist or visa waiver, to Non-Immigrant within the country. My question is, are my last two consecutive blank pages enough? And another thing, when I will get the new passport, will the work permit need to be amended with the new passport number? Thank you all

PS: I’m aware about the fact that the year extension won’t be stamped if passport expires before; my question was about the first 3 months stamp. Thank you

PS: I’m aware about the fact that the year extension won’t be stamped if passport expires before; my question was about the first 3 months stamp. Thank you

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is inquiring about the sufficiency of two blank pages in their Italian passport for changing their METV visa to a Non-Immigrant visa while in Thailand. Additionally, they seek clarification on whether their work permit needs to be updated when they receive their new passport.

Bob ********** · Answer

You’ll only be given as much stay as your visa is good for

Ellie ******* · Answer

You need one whole page for an initial in-country visa stamp. You also need a bit more than a half page for the initial 90-day stamp (space depends on how the officer arranges stamps).

If you still have two "visas" pages, not "amendments"/ "endorsements" pages, you may be able to apply for an initial in-country visa. But not enough for a re-entry permit if you need to travel.

Check what type of pages you still have.

Also, check which minimum days policy the local immigration office has for in-country visa applications, 15 working or calendar days. If 15 working days policy, you need to apply for the initial visa within 1 week.

Are two blank pages in my passport sufficient for a visa change in Thailand, and will my work permit need to be updated with my new passport information?

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