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Do I need to carry both my old and new passports if my work permit has the old passport number?

Ron *****
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Just got my work permit today, it has my old passport number on it as i recently got a new one, does that mean i need to carry both or is there a way to link the two?
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After receiving your work permit with your old passport number, you do not need to update the work permit to reflect your new passport number. Instead, you can carry both passports. Additionally, any stamps such as Extension of Stay or re-entry permits from your old passport can be transferred to your new passport at the Immigration Office.
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Congratulations with your work permit, days of holiday are now over and can start working. You can transfers the stamps inside your passport like Extension of Stay and re-entry permits into you new passport at Immigration Office. No need to update the work permit or the same with driving license.
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not yet, i need to go there anyway to make the new yearly marriage visa so il do it then
Robert *******
Robert *******
Yes, new passport and old WP, no problem. I hope you went Immigration to transfer the stamps to your new passport.
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@Robert ******
thanks, my question though is can i just carry around the new one? Even the passport number on the old one is on the work permit.?
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