Answered8 years ago
Can I travel with my student visa in an old passport and a new passport?
Hi everyone. I currently have a student visa which will expire on the 17th. I just got my new passport, so my student visa is in my old passport, which I still have. Is it ok to show both passports at the airport? Or do I need to go to immigration to get the visa transferred over? I am hoping the first option, because I have a family emergency so I booked a rushed flight for tomorrow night. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
Answer summary
A user inquired about traveling with an expiring student visa in an old passport while holding a new passport. They received advice confirming that showing both passports at the airport is acceptable, but they should be cautious about returning after the visa's expiration date.
14 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Robert *******
Yes, you can show both passports at the airport. Be aware that if you return after the 17th you need to start the whole visa proces again.
Robert *******
Than I will ask you to remove this, we do not mention or advertise agents who provide visa service in Thailand.
Chelsey ********
OP@Robert ******
no worries 😇🙏🏼Robert *******
Don't tell Wisut I told you this. 😃😉
Chelsey ********
OP@Robert ******
ok thanks for your helpRobert *******
Normally no problem to leave. Get some documentation of the emergency at home, when you come back in Krabi visit the Immigration and explain why you left in a hurry and still want to cancel this Extenion of Stay. They are reasonable people in Krabi Immigration.
Chelsey ********
OP@Robert ******
ok well that’s not possible. I have to get home. So are they going to tell me I cannot leave the country?Robert *******
You must cancel this in Krabi, the place where you got it.
Chelsey ********
OP@Robert ******
no I didn’t have to leave the country. Just had to go to immigration which was in Krabi. So my next concern is does it matter if I go to immigration in Bangkok then? I will have to try to go tomorrow as my flight leaves tomorrow evening.Robert *******
If you checked in at Immigration Office you must cancel this Extension of Stay. IF you went every 3 months over the border than you had a visa and it will be no problem.
Chelsey ********
OP@Robert ******
oh yes, it is an extension I guess? My visa is good for one year but I had to go every 3 months to do my check in. So I do have to go to immigration? Seems odd I’d have to cancel it if it’s expiring anyway and I’m leaving the country.Robert *******
@Shannon *****
Correct, if it is an Extenstion of Stay it must be cancelled at Immigration before departure.Shannon ******
Is it an extension of an ED visa (every 3 months) or did you happen to have a 1 year ED visa that didn't need extensions every 3 months? If extension stamp of a ED visa I believe it is suppose to be cancelled. Is this correct
@Robert ******
?Chelsey ********
OPYes, my one year visa is ending anyway so good timing on that. I will come back on a different visa. Thanks 🙏🏼
Activity
3 joined3
people
Related
25What is the process for transferring a visa stamp from an old passport to a new passport in Thailand?
2k12191y
How do I transfer my DTV sticker visa to a new passport or use it with two passports?
1k591y
How do I renew my USA passport while holding a DTV visa and transfer the visa to the new passport?
710242y
Do I need to re-apply for my DTV after renewing my passport in Thailand?
1.7k1292y
What should I do if I receive a new passport while having a DTV in my old passport?
3.3k20382y
Is it acceptable to travel with scattered empty pages in my passport for entry requirements?
3.6k22283y
Will my friend have issues returning to Thailand without an exit stamp?
3.8k17313y
How can I transfer my NON-O visa extension from an old passport to a new British passport in Thailand?
9872173y
Can I transfer my visa from my old passport to a new one at any immigration office in Thailand?
1.9k14113y
What documents are needed for transferring a 45-day visa exemption to a new passport in Thailand?
872624y
How can I handle my overdue 90-day report if I'm traveling soon and can't go to immigration?
1.5k8194y
What documentation is needed to transfer visa stamps from an old passport to a new one in Thailand?
757324y
What are the risks of overstaying my visa in Thailand by one day?
2k10304y
Will I have problems with Thai immigration after staying for 5 months and returning from Vietnam?
2.1k2064y
What should I do with my visa in my old passport after receiving a new passport in Thailand?
1k815y
Do my parents need to reapply for Thailand Pass if their arrival date changes?
1.5k1195y
Where can I transfer my visa stamp from an old passport to a new passport in Muang Thong Thani or Chaeng Wattana?
910646y
What should a US passport holder with a Non-O retirement extension do after losing their passport before receiving a new one in Thailand?
1.5k9147y
What is the process for transferring a non-O multiple entry visa based on marriage to a new passport in Thailand?
3377y
Do I need to transfer my son's visa and entry stamp to his new British passport before renewal?
1.4k8147y
Can I transfer my Thai one-year visa to a new passport?
1.2k968y
Do I need to transfer my tourist visa to my new passport before flying to Kuala Lumpur?
1.1k778y
What should I do about my damaged passport and visa when traveling from Thailand?
2.6k2369y
How can an American/Thai citizen return to the USA using both American and Thai passports?
3k28169y
Can a student on an ED visa travel outside Thailand and return without issues?
1.2k969y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served