Do I need to transfer my Thai non-B visa to my new passport immediately or can it wait until my next extension?

Visa Transfer NON-B Visa Passport Renewal Immigration Rules Visa Extension Process

Oct 21, 2024

a month ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everyone

I just received a new passport. However, my old passport still has 4 blank pages in it and my non b is valid until June 2025. (My embassy didn’t cancel it either). 

Do I need to transfer my visa now or can it be done at my next visa extension? 

All answers are highly appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

After receiving a new passport, it's advisable to transfer your visa as soon as possible. This can be done at the local immigration office when you apply for any services. If you wait too long, you'll need to carry both passports when traveling and may face limitations with online 90-day reports.

Jim **********

If it's a UK passport, your old one is automatically cancelled when the new one is issued.

The visa needs to be transferred...and it's very easy to do.

a month ago

Ellie *******

You are supposed to transfer your stamps as soon as you get your new passport. You can do this when you apply for anything at the local immigration office. If you wait, you must bring both old and new passports every time you travel out.

You cannot do a 90-day report online until you transfer stamps.

a month ago

Mike ********

@Ellie ******

and if doing it online after stamp transfers, you need to update your TM30. Personal experience. 😉

a month ago

Ellie *******

@Mike *******

, Of course, you need a new TM30 record that has the number of the passport with the current permission to stay to do a 90-day report online.

a month ago

Ryan *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Ellie ******

I’m moving to a new place at the end of this month…

once I’ve received a new TM30 would I need to report for 90 days in person or can it be done online ?

My last report was in person and my 90 days is valid until 11th December…

a month ago

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Ryan *********

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@Ellie ******

Thank you for your information. 😊

a month ago

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Ryan *********

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