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Is it a problem to enter Thailand with a DTV on my Philippine passport after receiving my British passport?

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I applied for DTV through the Royal Thai Embassy in London UK using my Philippines passport (Im a UK permanent resident) and Im waiting for the result.

My UK naturalisation came through today so I will soon have a British passport.

Will it be a problem for me if I enter Thailand with my approved (fingers crossed) DTV on my Philippine passport using my new British passport?

Thanks
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A user applied for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) using their Philippine passport but received British citizenship. The main concern is whether they can enter Thailand with an approved DTV on their Philippine passport while traveling on their new British passport. Responses emphasized the importance of entering Thailand with the passport that corresponds to the DTV. It's recommended to carry both passports to clarify visa status at immigration and to potentially update the visa details with relevant authorities to align with the new passport.
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Toni *******
Toni *******
Take both passports with you, on dtv it has passport number its issued on. Later when you arrive, go to immigration/embassy (cant remember which) to update the passport number on your visa
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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@Toni ******
can you confirm this one works?
Toni *******
Toni *******
Anonymous participant one thing thats sure is, that you cant use your visa with the new passport
Toni *******
Toni *******
Anonymous participant plenty of posts about it, both enter country and transfer visa.
Chris ******
Chris ******
Entering Thailand on a visa issued in one passport while using another can indeed lead to complications at immigration. If you've applied for a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) with your Philippine passport and now/soon hold a British passport, it's advisable to carry both documents. When you enter Thailand, you should present the DTV along with your Philippine passport, even if you're traveling on your new British passport. This ensures that your visa status is clear to immigration officers. However, for peace of mind and to avoid any potential issues, consider informing the Royal Thai Embassy about your change in citizenship. They might offer solutions like transferring the visa to your British passport or suggest reapplying. Always having your travel documents in order and aligned with your current citizenship status is crucial to ensure a smooth entry.
Biff *******
Biff *******
Enter Thailand on your British passport you’ll get 60 days visa exempt. Enter on your Philippine passport with DTV you’ll get 180 days.

The DTV being issued as a pdf file doesn’t mean it’s not tied to a specific passport. The passport details are on the visa, you won’t be able to use it with a different passport.
Greg ********
Greg ********
If the DTV is in the Philippines passport enter on that. You will not have a DTV on your British passport will you. I am assuming your are keeping both passports and not renouncing Philippines citizenship.
Anonymous *************
Anonymous *************
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@Greg *******
im renouncing my Ph passport.
Greg ********
Greg ********
Anonymous participant Why? There is not need as you can keep both? I know Thais usually keep both. If yiu renounce your Philippine passport it will be cancelled. How are you going to get the DTV transferred to the British one? Tell us how you get on.

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