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

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.