Answered3 years ago

Is it acceptable for a US citizen to present an old passport with an entry stamp alongside a new passport when departing Thailand on a tourist visa?

US Citizen Tourist Visa Thailand Immigration Entry Stamp Transfer Passport Renewal Departure Process

Lanny *****

asked Aug 29, 2023

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Hi All. US citizen here. After entering the Kingdom on a tourist visa (60 days), I went to the US embassy to get a new passport. Upon receiving my new passport, I went to the immigration division of the government complex in Lak Si to transfer my entry stamp, only to be told it was unnecessary. I was informed that, upon my departure from the Kingdom, I can present my old passport with my entry stamp along with my new (and stampless) passport, and be allowed to depart the country. Does this sound accurate? Thanks in advance!

Answer summary

A US citizen in Thailand on a tourist visa confirmed they were advised that they could leave the country by showing both their old passport with the entry stamp and their new passport, which has no stamps. Community members agreed that this approach should work, as they had similar experiences. One user mentioned the correct location for immigration inquiries and provided a timeline for passport renewal, stating it took approximately four weeks.

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John ********

How long to get a new passport?

3 years ago

Lanny *****

@John *******

it took me 4 weeks, which is a lot shorter than within the US

3 years ago

Jim **********

Yup, correct

I did exactly that a couple of weeks back.

3 years ago

Janne ***********

Yes, and I would not doubt the authorities, better answer than fb.

3 years ago

Braulio *********

@Janne **********

Yes!!! Better than FB

3 years ago

Lanny *****

@Braulio ********

it's not FB I'm concerned about, but everything I read on the Thai immigration site mentioning I need my visa transferred, that had me concerned

3 years ago

Brandon ************

Should be fine since you're not on an extension.

Also you wouldn't go to Laksi for this either way, you'd go to Chaeng Watthana.

3 years ago

Lanny *****

@Brandon ***********

thank you for the response! I went to IT Square Laksi first and they told me to go to the government building in Laksi, where Immigration Division 1 told me it was unnecessary

3 years ago