How do I transfer my Thai visa to a new passport while on an Ed Visa?

Ed Visa Visa Transfer Passport Update Thailand Immigration Rules 90 Day Check-In

May 20, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi all,

I'm currently on an Ed Visa from CMU. I just got a new passport in the mail, (they also sent the old one back with current visa info). 

My 90 day check in is on Saturday. Is it as simple as going to immigration to get the visa transferred over to my new passport? I'm guessing not. 

Thanks in advance. MD

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The process for transferring your visa to a new passport involves visiting the immigration office with both your old and new passports, along with a letter from the consulate indicating the issuance of the new passport. You should first ensure you have the correct type of visa or extension of stay, then you can proceed with the transfer and complete your 90-day report in the new passport.

Tod *********

take the old passport, the new passport and the letter they sent along from the consulate saying you got a new passport in country and go to your immigration office to get the extension stamp transferred THEN do your 90 day report so it'll be done on the new passport now

3 years ago

Lloyd ********

first thing need to know is if you are on an actual visa or an extension of stay?

3 years ago

Lloyd ********

someone lied to you lol, no such thing as a non-b ed visa or extension. Non b for employment, non ed for education. :-)

3 years ago

Lloyd ********

actually you do need to know, because if he is on the initial VISA that is not transferred and he would need to carry both passports.

3 years ago

Martin ********

@Lloyd *******

no need to know. As Tod said, take both passports plus the letter from embassy to immigration. Its done in 10 min & dont cost you a single baht. Have done it here (in chiang mai at immigration officr at the airport) already (this spring)

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Martin *******

actually the reason that

@Ll***

was asking is because Immigrations won't transfer a VISA (a sticker or stamp) to another passport only extensions.

I just thought they were on an extension because they said their 90 day report is due Saturday ;)

3 years ago

Martin ********

Well noted. Always thought & always was told i got a non-b ed visa by cmu (also 1 year) in my passport.

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Martin *******

i think IF you look at your stamp you will see you have an EXTENSION OF STAY (I say that because there is no VISA issued by immigrations for education that's good for a year)

3 years ago

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Tod *********

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