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Can I enter Thailand with a new passport if my e-Visa is linked to my old passport?

Thailand e-Visa passport renewal traveling to Thailand immigration issues expat advice

asked Sep 28, 2026

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Hi everyone! Has anyone had this situation with a Thailand tourist e-Visa?

If I apply for and receive the e-Visa using my current passport, then renew my passport before travelling, can I enter Thailand using the new passport + old passport + printed e-Visa?

The e-Visa would obviously show the old passport number.

Looking specifically for anyone who has actually done this recently. Did you have any issues with the airline at check-in or Thai immigration?

Thanks! 🙏

Answer summary

The question seeks experiences from those who applied for a Thailand tourist e-Visa using an old passport but received a new passport before travel. The user asks if it's possible to enter Thailand by presenting both the new and old passports along with the e-Visa, which is linked to the old passport number. Responses indicate that carrying both passports and the e-Visa printout should suffice, although there are concerns about visa application issues and recommendations to contact the embassy for clarification.

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Félin *********

Call the ambassy directly

2 months ago

JoyfulS*******

I got visa rejected saying I put expired passport date (I have not) and I re applied so be careful. My parents valid till 2031

2 months ago

Tod *********

It sure is a wacky way to go about things and you would have been well served to have gotten a new passport before you applied for the Visa.

However be that as it may

Carry both passports present them and the eVisa PDF print out when you stamp in and you should be okay

2 months ago

ExcitingRa**********

@Tod ********

Thanks Tod, that’s really helpful. Just to confirm, the renewed passport will have a different passport number from the one shown on the e-Visa. Would carrying both passports + the printed e-Visa still be fine in that case? And do you know if there could be any issue with the airline at check-in before flying to Thailand?

2 months ago

Dave *********

ExcitingRaspberry769 just travel w both passports and present both when u check in at the airline AND immigration. Show them your visa printout as well. It won’t matter that the passport numbers don’t match.

2 months ago