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How do I transfer my retirement visa to my new Australian passport in Thailand?
Retirement VisaPassport TransferThai ImmigrationFinancial RequirementsVisa Renewal800K Bank Account MethodSakon Nakhon Immigration Office
Mar 30, 2022
4 years ago
Malcolm ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm on a retirement visa based on being over 50, using the 800K bank account method. I've just renewed my Australian passport and need to get the retirement visa transferred to it from the old one. Do I take the expired passport in and have the visa transferred over, or do I need to provide bank statements again?
TLDR : Answer Summary
To transfer your retirement visa from your old Australian passport to your new one, you typically need to take both passports to the immigration office. Requirements may vary slightly by location, as indicated in previous experiences. Most commonly, you will need to fill out a "Transfer Stamp To New Passport" form, provide copies of both passports, your TM Card, the original retirement visa, and your latest arrival stamp. Some cases have also required a letter from the bank confirming you meet the financial requirements, whereas others only needed an updated bankbook. Always check the specific requirements at your local immigration office.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Malcolm ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERSuccess! I had to fill in a "Transfer Stamp To New Passport" form and provide copies of my old and new passports, a copy of my TM Card, a copy of the original retirement visa and the last extension to it, and a copy of my last arrival stamp. The Australian embassy stamped my old passport, saying that "Any valid in this passport remains valid." I only had to show my updated bankbook.
Nick ************
I needed a letter from the bank confirming funds which was 100 baht at CW. I also needed letter from my embassy requesting that the transfer was made. UK.
Tod *********
@Nick ***********
thanx for that. some people skated with just the updated bank book@Malcolm ***************
& @Paul ********
I'd err on the side of caution and get the bank letter too,Malcolm ****************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
Thanks once again for the advice. I'll definitely follow it, and update the group on how it went.Reply to
Malcolm ****************
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Paul *********
In the exactly the same situation - just rec'd my new passport today. Recent post & replies here :-
Still confused if bank statements OR just updated bank book(s) since last extension are needed at CW to show the req'd financial have been met. Obviously just the updated bank book is must easier.
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6/Still confused if bank statements OR just updated bank book(s) since last extension are needed at CW to show the req'd financial have been met. Obviously just the updated bank book is must easier.
Ralph **********
I did this last year at Sakon Nakhon and all I needed was my old and new passport.
Tod *********
@Ralph *********
and he's talking about Chaengwattana and that's the exact reason I asked what one of the 70 offices he was using. You have to show your bank book updated at C/W
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Tod *********
depends on what immigration office you're using.
which one of the 70+ immigration offices do you use?
which one of the 70+ immigration offices do you use?
Malcolm ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes that mean all I have to do is show the updated bankbook? Will I also have to get a letter confirming the balance?
Paul *********
@Mal****
- extract from recent post (see more in comment below). Confused as to whether updated bank book is sufficient.Malcolm ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERI noticed that. I was just confirming. Bank book alone it is.
Wannikea *********
@Malcolm ***************
he didn't say letter, he said bank book.Reply to
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Tod *********
Then you will need to update your bank book and show that you've met the seasoning requirements since you got the extension granted
Malcolm ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERChaengwattana.
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