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Do I need to send my old passport to the embassy for cancellation before a courier can pick up my new passport in Thailand?

Passport Transfer Visa Rules Embassy Procedures Immigration South African Expats

Jun 24, 2019

7 years ago

Tsyun **********

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Hello. Question for South Africans:

I need to have a courier pick up my new passport. I am being told I will need to send my old one to be cancelled by the embassy first. Is this the case? I thought you could transfer your visa for a fee at immigration? 

Thanks

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A South African expat is seeking clarification on whether it is necessary to send their old passport to the embassy for cancellation before they can arrange for a courier to pick up their new passport. They also question if it is possible to transfer their visa for a fee at immigration.

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