Answered5 years ago
Can I wait to transfer my passport and apply for my retirement extension of stay at the same time in Thailand?
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?
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.
11 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
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.
You might be grilled by IO about taking such a long time to transfer. Eventually, they proceed with your application, anyway.
Ryan ********
@Roslyn *********
the old passport will have been cancelled when the new one was issued, so the previous date of expiry should be mootBenjamin ******
@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.
Gerry **********
OP@Benjamin *****
Thanks. I don't want any problems.Gerry **********
OP@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?Gerry **********
OP@Ryan *******
Thanks again. Now I can sleep well tonight. (:Ryan ********
@Gerry *********
don’t worry you’re fineRyan ********
@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
Gerry **********
OPI 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
Gerry **********
OPThanks. Saves a long drive to immigration.
Andrew *********
@Gerry *********
I changed mine in CW Bangkok it took nearly all day , so I would do it before if you are doing it there.Activity
5 joined5
people
Related
25What are the requirements and process for obtaining a 12 Month Extension of Stay on a Non-O Retirement Visa in Thailand?
14.2k11018310mo
Can I spend my monthly 65k transferred for retirement visa in Thailand?
1.3k4221y
How do I transfer my visa to a new passport while on a retirement extension in Thailand?
3.3k24151y
Do I need to get an exit stamp in my passport when traveling back to Australia after receiving a retirement visa extension in Thailand?
1.7k10221y
How long does the ฿800,000 need to be in my account before applying for a retirement extension in Thailand?
1.6k10163y
What is the process for obtaining a one-year extension of stay in Thailand based on retirement?
1k1193y
How do I enter Thailand with a new passport and a valid visa in my old passport?
1k2123y
Can I combine monthly transfers and a bank deposit for a Non-O marriage extension in Thailand?
812434y
Do I need to include previous visa stamps when applying for a marriage visa extension in Thailand with a new passport?
662344y
Can I switch from a retirement extension of stay back to one based on marriage in Thailand?
1.6k11144y
How do I transfer my retirement visa to my new Australian passport in Thailand?
2k15155y
What should I do if I can’t apply for my extension of stay on the same day due to travel restrictions in Thailand?
1.1k855y
Can I convert my Non-Immigrant 'O' visa extension to a retirement visa while in Thailand?
774425y
What do I need to apply for an extension of stay based on retirement with a Non-O visa in Thailand?
1.2k775y
How early can you apply for a retirement visa extension in Thailand?
1.2k956y
What are the bank requirements for renewing an Extension of Stay based on Retirement in Thailand?
931477y
How do I switch from a Retirement Extension of Stay to a Marriage Extension of Stay in Thailand and what are the financial requirements?
47547y
Can I apply for an extension of stay based on retirement before my current extension expires in Thailand?
3468y
What is the earliest I can apply to renew my retirement extension of stay in Thailand before it expires?
3248y
How do I transfer an extension of stay from an old passport to a new one in Thailand?
39218y
What should I do to reenter Thailand after replacing my passport with a non-b extension of stay?
34628y
What is the process for renewing a yearly extension of stay based on retirement in Thailand?
3.6k23468y
What are the requirements and costs for transferring visas and extensions from an old passport to a new one in Thailand?
4.8k38488y
What is the process to transfer a retirement visa to a new UK passport in Thailand?
2.8k27109y
How can I correctly apply for a retirement visa extension in Thailand while on a Non-O visa?
1.3k1069y
Resources
Need help with your retirement visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served