Ask question
This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

Should I engage an agent to transfer my Non-B visa from my old passport to my new one, or can I do it myself?

Nov 28, 2023
2 years ago
Evan ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Any advice? Got my new passport. Have a current Non-B VISA on my old passport. Should i engage an agent to deal with stamp transfers or simply do it myself at the immigration. As i have experienced before they prefer agents to represent foreigners. Your take.
1,999
views
42
all likes
13
replies
9
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses whether to hire an agent or manage the transfer of a Non-B Visa from an old passport to a new one independently. Most commenters recommend doing it yourself as immigration procedures are straightforward and were completed without issues by those who did it personally. Concerns about immigration preferring agents due to potential bribery were also mentioned, along with advice to bring proof of payment of the passport application when going to immigration.
Malcolm *************
Very easy do it yourself just make sure you have a receipt to show immigration the proof of payment for the new passport
Like
Reply
Richard *********
@Malcolm ************
why would u need show proof of payment for a new passport that you HAVE>

??
Like
Reply
Malcolm *************
@Richard ********
I did my new passport visa transfers a few weeks ago and immigration required proof of payment either a receipt from HMPO or credit card/bank statement showing payment.

Apparently immigration has seen an increase in fake passports and that is the reasoning given... Dont shoot the messenger !
Like
Reply
Richard *********
@Malcolm ************
there is no way anyone could fake the new US passports what is HMPO???

which immigration was this?
Like
Reply
Malcolm *************
@Richard ********
His Majesty's Passport Office ALL British passports are issued by HMPO
Like
Reply
Stuart *********
@Richard ********
That the Uk. His Majesty’s Passport Office
Like
Reply
Reply to
Stuart *********
Reply
Bobby *********
Like
Reply
Bob **********
They prefer agents because there getting back hand cash do it yourself
Like
Reply
Richard *********
do it urself where ur extension was issued! WHY use an agent?
Like
Reply
Roberto *********
Since when has immigration preferred agents? (Other than the fact that they're getting bribed). I've been in Thailand 15:years, never used an agent, never had a problem with immigration
Like
Reply
Andy ********
@Roberto ********
great point.
Like
Reply
Reply to
Andy ********
Reply
Graham ******
Do it yourself, very easy and free
Like
Reply
Todd *********
@Graham *****
nothing about this page suggests 'very easy'. In fact, this is exactly why agents are doing a booming business
Like
Reply
Reply to
Todd *********
Reply
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members · 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.