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Does the LTR visa transfer when renewing a passport while living in the US?

LTR Visa Passport Renewal Pensioner Visa Migration Rules Thailand Visa Transfer Process

Aug 29, 2025

8 months ago

Brian ********

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LTR- Pensioner

Applying for the LTR visa with a passport that expires in 2028. Does the LTR transfer when renewing the passport? I will be applying in the US and receive a printed copy of the visa. I am traveling elsewhere and don't have time to get a new passport before applying. TIA

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The LTR visa can be transferred to a new passport once you renew it. The process involves having your old passport, which contains the LTR visa, and bringing it to the immigration office to transfer the stamps to your new passport. It is essential to enter Thailand with the original passport that has the LTR visa, and then you can exit and re-enter using the new passport. It's crucial to ensure that the LTR has been activated, as there may be considerations if the visa has not been used before.

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Marty *********

Yes. I got my pensioner LTR in 2023. I got a new passport in 2024. They transferred all the stamps to the new passport at the BOI/Immigration office in Bangkok.

8 months ago

Brian ********

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Scenario would be to enter/exit with current passport and evisa. Would depart and reenter with a new passport in the future. When I reenter, would I show old passport with evisa and the new passport. I understand evisa is only valid thru expiration of passport used when applying. I would reenter with a new passport but before the original expiration date. I want to confirm the evisa would carryover without having to reapply.

8 months ago

Tony **********

Make photo copies of your old passport including all stamp pages. Once you receive your new passport, go to immigration and have them transfer the stamp. If you've never activated your LTR (entered using that visa) then I'm not sure the visa would be valid against a different passport number. But you could make you case with the IO upon entry...

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