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Do I need to fly home to replace a damaged passport and update my Thai DTV stamp in a new passport?

Passport Replacement Thai DTV Visa Immigration Procedures Expats in Thailand Visa Stamping Issues Traveling with Multiple Passports

Molly ********

asked Jul 2, 2026

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has anybody had to fly to their home country to replace a damaged passport and re-enter into the kingdom with the new one? 🙏 I’ve read that I would need to take new passport to the embassy for them to update my stamps to say DTV but obviously won’t be able to do that unless they let me in so just checking if anybody has been in the same situation. thank you 🙂 ￼i assume everything is transferred over digitally and there will be no issues or need to reapply🙌

Answer summary

The conversation discusses the procedures for expats needing to replace a damaged passport while in Thailand, particularly regarding the Digital Tourist Visa (DTV). It's noted that flying home may not be necessary for many, as some embassies can issue new passports locally. However, if one must return home, they will need to carry both the old and new passports when re-entering Thailand, as immigration will need to link the DTV to the new passport. Various participants share their experiences and clarify the need to visit a local immigration office to officially transfer the visa records if opting for the new passport.

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Molly ********

thank you all for your clarity!🙌🙏

4 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Once you get the new passport carry both when re entering. Then go to immigration office near you home and they will transfer your dtv to the new number of passport it's easy

4 months ago

Toni *******

My embassy told me they cannot update the passport number on my DTV, so I should carry the old passport with me

4 months ago

Richard ********

@Toni ******

How to Stop Carrying Your Old Passport

You can permanently leave your old passport at home by completing an official record transfer once you are inside Thailand.

Enter Thailand: Fly into the country using both passports (old with visa, new for stamping).

Visit Immigration: Go to a local Thai Immigration Office (such as Chaeng Wattana in Bangkok).

Get the Official Stamp: Request a "Transfer Stamp to New Passport" (Immigration Form Request).Once the officer links your DTV to your new passport in their database and stamps your new passport, your digital visa history is officially moved. From that exact moment onward, you only need to travel with your new passport.

If You Choose Not to Transfer the Stamp. If you decide not to visit a Thai Immigration office to formally transfer the records, then yes, you must carry both passports every single time you enter or exit Thailand for the entire 5-year validity of your DTV.

4 months ago

Wannikea *********

Depending on your passport nation most countries have an embassy here and you can get a new passport without flying back home. Regardless the protocol is to show both passports when you enter the country.

James ********

correct ✅

Molly ********

unfortunately I wouldn’t be able to get a passport in Thailand in time to board my flight to vietnam, which is why I’ve been forced to fly home🙏

4 months ago

Kool *******

@Molly *******

whatever you have to do, when you get it done you will have to carry both passports with you when trying to enter Thailand for the length of your dtv.

4 months ago

Molly ********

@Kool ******

great thank you for the information ☺️

4 months ago