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How do I transfer my retirement visa to my new Australian passport in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Passport Transfer Thai Immigration Financial Requirements Visa Renewal 800K Bank Account Method Sakon Nakhon Immigration Office

Mar 30, 2022

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Malcolm ****************

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I'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?

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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.

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Ellie *******

Glad it's done well for you,

@Malcolm ***************

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Malcolm ****************

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Success! 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.

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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.

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@Nick ***********

thanx for that. some people skated with just the updated bank book

@Malcolm ***************

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I'd err on the side of caution and get the bank letter too,

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Malcolm ****************

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Thanks once again for the advice. I'll definitely follow it, and update the group on how it went.

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Paul *********

In the exactly the same situation - just rec'd my new passport today. Recent post & replies here :-

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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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Ralph **********

I did this last year at Sakon Nakhon and all I needed was my old and new passport.

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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?

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Malcolm ****************

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Does that mean all I have to do is show the updated bankbook? Will I also have to get a letter confirming the balance?

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Paul *********

- extract from recent post (see more in comment below). Confused as to whether updated bank book is sufficient.

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Malcolm ****************

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I noticed that. I was just confirming. Bank book alone it is.

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@Malcolm ***************

he didn't say letter, he said bank book.

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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

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Malcolm ****************

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Chaengwattana.

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