Can I transfer my Thai visa to a new passport if my old one is clipped?

Thai Visa Passport Transfer Visa Validity UK Passport eVisa System

Feb 27, 2022

3 years ago

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I just booked a flight back to the UK, the plan was to get a new passport, then apply for my Thai visa and return in a couple of weeks.

Having just gone to book the slot for the passport, London is now full for the duration of my stay but I can get appointment a few days before my return.

So if I apply for a Thai visa on my current passport, which I assume will be clipped at the collection appointment for the new one, will I be able to just transfer it to the new one, or will the visa become invalid? Thanks in advance

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user's inquiry about applying for a Thai visa while obtaining a new passport raises questions regarding visa transferability. Community members clarify that visas are not directly transferable to a new passport once issued, but it's essential to carry both passports when traveling. The visa remains valid despite the old passport being clipped at collection, and documentation can still be accessed online for both visa and passport applications.

Lynne ***********

I travelled with two passports in October my visa was in my old passport but they stamped me in on my new one.

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

My Thai visa is in my old passport but my entry stamp is in my new passport. I travelled with both. Thai visa application and UK passport application is online now too. No need to visit embassy

3 years ago

Ellie *******

Visa is not transferable. It will not be invalid once it was issued, even with the invalidation of your passport. Now, in the UK, you have to apply on the eVisa system. It will be on the system and you only get the email. So far no report is similar to your case. It should be the same as physical visa stickers (because there are countries not on eVisa system, issuing Visa stickers onto your passport), you should bring both old and new passports to travel with that visa. Your old passport is only proof the visa is yours. If you are worried about the situation, you have to apply for your visa after your new passport is issued.

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