Answered9 years ago

Can I get my new American passport stamped with my existing visa outside of Bangkok?

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Michael ********

asked Feb 1, 2018

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I have applied for renewal of my American passport and will get on the 15th of this month. Is Chaeng Wattana the only place to get new passport stamped with my existing visa. I live in Hua Hin which has immigration office there. Would like to not have to do it here IN BKK. Thanks.

Answer summary

The user inquires whether Chaeng Wattana is the only location for stamping a new American passport with an existing visa, given they live in Hua Hin which has its immigration office. The comments suggest that it might be possible to send someone to do it on their behalf, and also mention carrying both the old and new passports during travel. Additionally, there's a clarification that visas are not transferred, only extensions.

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Francis ********

Mike you can also have someone go for you also . My wife did it for me

9 years ago

Michael ********

Good idea but my wife works so much if she had time off I would be pissed if she didnt spend it with me.

9 years ago

Jeremy ********

You can also travel with your 2 passports the valid one and the one with the holes punched in it in case they want to see your visa at immigration...

9 years ago

Francis ********

Mike

9 years ago

Jeremy ********

@Lloyd *******

I didn't see the answer to your question...I thought it was a normal Tourist visa....

9 years ago

Jeremy ********

@Michael *******

but at the same time carry both when you go out as well...you never know when they might do a visa check at a bar, on the street etc...

9 years ago

Lloyd ********

That is if you have a VISA, the OP has an EXTENSION, and that should be transferred.

9 years ago

Michael ********

Thanks. Good info. I was wondering about that.

9 years ago

Lloyd ********

Not that I am aware of

9 years ago

Michael ********

Thanks

9 years ago

Michael ********

Ok thanks. Is there time limit in which I have to do this.

9 years ago

Lloyd ********

Do you have a visa or an extension ? Visas are not transferred, only extensions. If you need your extension transferred, you will do it at the office that issued it.

9 years ago

Michael ********

Exstention

9 years ago