Do I need to transfer my SEBV and entry stamp to my new passport?

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Hi all. I've read up on old threads and here is my understanding regarding transfers to new passports:

**Visas** (the sticker obtained at an embassy or consulate outside of Thailand) are NOT transferred to new passports while **extensions of stay **(the stamps given at immigration/Chaengwattana/within Thailand) ARE transferred to new passports.

Here is my confusion. The following excerpt is direct from the US Embassy website and seems to contradict my understanding. Should I assume that the US Embassy website is simply wrong and/or erroneously grouping visas together with extensions of stay?

*"Thai immigration law requires entry/exit stamps **and Thai visas** be transferred into new passports. After receiving your new passport, please visit any Thai immigration office **to have the visa transferred**. You must take your new passport, canceled passport, and visa transfer letter."

*I'm currently on a SEBV so I'm not sure if I need to go to immigration after getting a new passport or not. The only relevant "stamp" I have would be the entry stamp from the day I entered on my SEBV. The excerpt above would make it seem like this stamp and the SEBV needs to be transferred but other posts I've seen are adamant that I wouldn't need to go to immigration at all.

[https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/adult-passport-renew/](https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/adult-passport-renew/)

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking clarification on whether it is necessary to transfer their Single Entry Business Visa (SEBV) and entry stamp from an old passport to a new one, citing conflicting information from the US Embassy regarding Thai immigration laws. Community members provided insights that suggest only extensions of stay are transferable, and that carrying both the old and new passports may be sufficient for exiting the country.

James ******** · Answer

Thanks All for your helpful replies to Kellen. Commenting closed.

Ron ******* · Answer

Thailand Elite visa is treated differently. They are issued in 5 year blocks. BUT if you only have 3 years left on your passport, the visa is issued for 3 years. Then, once you have a new passport, a new visa is issued for 2 years.

Tod ********* · Answer

okay [mention redacted] the elite visa (AND diplomatic visas) ARE moved to new passports. :O however every other kind of visa is NOT..

IF the O/P is not getting an extension on their SEBV <- which I can only hope means "single entry business visa" they got stamped in for 90 days when they entered on the visa and they just show BOTH passports when they go to stamp out.

Tong ***** · Answer

The Elite visa rep who met me at the plane on my last entry seemed to suggest my visa should go in new passport. Not sure I fully understood her so I'll ask the question before my next entry. Not the first time Ive heard this though so there may be a move to get all visa stickers put in new passports. Until then just carry old and new passport.

Jeremy ******** · Answer

Just carry both passports

Benjamin ****** · Answer

The US government is not the experts on Thai visa laws. Trust the Thai government (who makes the laws) over the US government (who just reports what they think the law is)

Robert ******* · Answer

Do I make friend when I say, the website is wrong.

A visa, the sticker in your passport can not be removed and transferred to a new passport.

Joe *********** · Answer

I did my first renewal by mail to the American Bkk Embassy... Easy - Peasy

James ******** · Answer

Are you living in Thailand year round?

I assume you hold a SE Asia Business Visa ?? Am I correct ?

If you are on a ...90 day non immigrant visa and aren't going to get an extension you can just show both passports when stamping out

Just like on a SETV no need to go transfer the stamps if you're not getting an extension

James ******** · Answer

Keep it simple...

Just take the letter you received from the US Embassy when you obtained your new US Passport addressed to  Thai Immigration... They will know what to do.

Bring both old and new passports with you.

Do I need to transfer my SEBV and entry stamp to my new passport?

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