Has anyone had experience "transfering" a visa from one passport to another? My passport needs to be renewed for more pages but I still have an active 1 year non O until Feb 2018. I called the consulate in NYC and they said it's fine and to just present both passports when reentering thailand and they will put the next stamp in my new book. I just want to confirm because sometimes what a consulate says and what the officer of immigration does are not the same.
I plan to enter BKK airport when I come back.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Many community members shared their experiences regarding transferring a visa from an old passport to a new one while entering Thailand. The consensus is that you cannot transfer the visa itself; instead, you must present both the old and new passports at immigration. The visa is typically a sticker in the old passport, and you need to ensure that the immigration office notes the valid visa information in your new passport. Some users reported successfully having their entry stamps or extension stamps transferred at immigration in Thailand, emphasizing the importance of carrying both passports during travel.
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