Do I need to transfer my visa stamp to my new passport if I'm leaving Thailand by air?

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Oct 5, 2023

a year ago

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I'm on a 30 day visa exemption + 30 day extension (Not Tourist Visa). I just renewed my USA passport and got it in the mail today.

I think I'm supposed to go to immigration to have my stamp transferred to the new passport now - but what happens if I don't and I just showup at the airport with both passports?

Is there a fine or anything?

Would like to save myself the extra trip to immigration if it can be avoided.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you are leaving Thailand by air, there is no need to transfer your visa extension stamp to your new passport. However, if you were to apply for an extension or leave through a land border checkpoint, you would need to transfer the stamp. In this case, the individual can present both their old and new passports at the airport without facing a fine.

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I believe that the OP has the answers to his question. We wish him a pleasant stay in Thailand.

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a year ago

Ellie *******

If you just leave by air, you don't need to transfer your extension stamp to your new passport.

These cases are when you have to transfer your stamps (extension, re-entry, but not entry/initial stamp).

- when you need to apply for an extension

- in case you leave Thailand through one of the land borders ( because some land border checkpoints don't allow you to leave without transferring a stamp)

So as you say you are just leaving by air, no need to go to the immigration office to transfer stamps.

Sorry, this group does not do "discussion", this group does advice.

a year ago

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