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Can I wait to transfer my passport and apply for my retirement extension of stay at the same time in Thailand?

Passport Transfer Extension of Stay Retirement Visa Thai Immigration Visa Rules

Feb 17, 2022

3 years ago

Gerry **********

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I just received my new passport. I plan to do my extension of stay 3rd week of April. Can I wait to do both at the same time, passport transfer and retirement extension of stay?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can delay the transfer of your passport stamps until you apply for your retirement extension of stay. While there is no immediate penalty for not transferring your stamps right away, it is advisable to do it as soon as possible. However, be prepared to explain the delay to immigration officials when you apply for the extension.

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Ellie *******

You can wait until then if you want. There is no direct penalty if you don't transfer your stamps immediately, while you are supposed to do asap.

You might be grilled by IO about taking such a long time to transfer. Eventually, they proceed with your application, anyway.

3 years ago

Ryan ********

@Roslyn *********

the old passport will have been cancelled when the new one was issued, so the previous date of expiry should be moot

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Ryan *******

You're correct; the passport is invalid, however the visas and stamps are still valid inside the passport. A foreigner can go to the immigration office and request the valid stamps to be transferred from the invalid passport to the valid passport.

3 years ago

Gerry **********

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@Benjamin *****

Thanks. I don't want any problems.

3 years ago

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Gerry **********

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@Ryan *******

I'm not sure what you mean. The old passport was cancelled. Is that a problem waiting until April to get the stamps transferred to the new passport?

3 years ago

Ryan ********

@Gerry *********

don’t worry you’re fine

3 years ago

Gerry **********

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@Ryan *******

Thanks again. Now I can sleep well tonight. (:

3 years ago

Ryan ********

@Gerry *********

no the passport was issued by your government the stamps by other governments and they have separate validity.

my wife used a visa in a passport that expired 8 years previously but the visa was still good

3 years ago

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Ryan ********

Gerry **********

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I still have 11 months left. I got a new passport so I will receive a 12 month extension in April and not 10 months. Thanks

3 years ago

Gerry **********

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Thanks. Saves a long drive to immigration.

3 years ago

Andrew *********