Answered2 years ago

Do I need to transfer my retirement visa to my new passport before renewing it?

retirement visa passport transfer visa renewal Thai immigration expat advice

KC ***********

asked May 9, 2024

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Hi I just received my renewed passport today.  My retirement visa valid to June 19 is on my old passport.  I intend to renew it by May 20.  Do I need to transfer the visa to the new passport before I renew it?  TIA 🙏

Answer summary

The user is seeking clarification on whether they need to transfer their retirement visa from their old passport to their new passport before renewing it. Community responses emphasize that while it's generally advisable to transfer the visa first, it might not be strictly necessary. Several users shared their experiences, indicating that one should take both old and new passports to the immigration office to facilitate the transfer, which is usually a simple and cost-free process.

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Nick ************

You will have to go to the office that issued your extension to get it transferred to a new passport. I hope that doesn't cause you any problems. I had to fly to Bangkok to get it done.

2 years ago

Wayne ********

I'd get the transfer done before doing extension or have everything except bank letter go do transfer ask about extension. Give them sufficient time.

2 years ago

Willem ****

Wayne Wright

Not all need a bank letter. Canadians can still get a income statement from their embassy. That is if they have sufficiant income.

2 years ago

Scott ********

Easy to do, just go to your immigration office with old & new Passports and they’ll do it.

I’ve done mine 6 mths ago.

2 years ago

Karen *******

I was charged 500bht at huahin

Hunter ********

Free in BKK

KC ***********

what for?

Karen *******

stamp retirement visa and extension of stay to new passport

2 years ago

David ***************

After getting my new passport I took it to immigration and it was transferred to my new passport.its a free service but I paid for some tea.. 🤗

2 years ago

Michael ***************

They dont Transfer any Visa (you keep both Passport) - If you on extention stamp that should be Transferered but If you have to get new stamp soon just wait

2 years ago

Tod *********

I'll be okay if you just do it all at once at the same time,

Take both passports, they'll move the stamps and then give you the extension in the new one.

2 years ago