Can I apply for a 12-year visa extension with my passport expiring in 6-7 months?

November 5, 2023
a year ago
Mert ************
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Hi guys,

If my passport has 6-7 months to expire, can I apply for a 12-year visa extension? Or I should apply with a passport that has a validity of at least 1 year?

If I can apply if the validity period of the passport is 6 months, and I got a 1-year visa.

What will happen to my visa in my old passport when I get a new passport?

Thank you!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires if a passport with 6-7 months validity is sufficient for applying for a long-term visa extension in Thailand. The comments indicate that any visa extension will only be valid until the passport's expiration date. Thus, it’s recommended to apply for a new passport well in advance to avoid complications with visa transfers and extensions.
Mert ************
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Thank you so much for your answers!
John ********
Get in touch with your embassy to find out how long before you get a new passport
Henrik *****
I would make the new passport first, then everything will work most smootly and with least amount of time used to do it.
Cliff *********
Apply for a new passport tomorrow. Most countries will not accept a passport with less than 6 months for entry. Most western countries take a loooooooong time to give new passports.

You are running out of time.
Bob **********
Your extension will end when your passport expires so 8 months left that’s what you’ll get
Brian *******
Any long term extension will only last until the Passport expiry date.
Brandon ************
You can apply for a 1 year extension but when it's approved you'll only receive your extension until the expiration date of your passport. Once you receive your new passport you'll need to go get your stamps transferred to the new passport and you'll have to apply for your next extension early. This might be beneficial if you don't like the timing of your current annual extension.
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