Hello all. My current (and first) 45-day visa expires on Jan. 2. I plan to extend 30 days. However, my future travel plans have changed, which means I will also need to renew my US passport at the embassy before I travel in late January. My plan now is to renew visa then renew passport immediately after (I do not want to renew passport now in case it takes longer than my visa expiration date -- so visa first). My questions are: 1. Will I receive my old passport back along with my new one. 2. Will I be able to transfer my 30-day visa stamp onto my new passport. Thanks.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice on renewing their US passport while managing an upcoming visa expiration in Thailand. They explain their current visa situation and ask if they will receive their old passport back with the new one and if they can transfer their visa stamp to the new passport. Responses clarify that they will receive both passports back and need to obtain a letter from the embassy to facilitate the visa transfer. Other tips include renewing the visa early, where to get passport photos, and the process for renewing the passport by mail.