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Should I renew my passport before applying for a Thai DTV visa?

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Nov 5, 2025

6 months ago

Anonymous *************

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My passport expires in 2027. Should I renew my passport (10 years validity) then apply for DTV? How much hassle is it to have DTV attached to an old passport? Just have to bring 2 passports every time you enter Thailand?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses whether one should renew their passport, which expires in 2027, before applying for a DTV visa in Thailand. Several commenters suggest that renewing the passport before applying is wise due to potential complications, including needing to carry both the old and new passports when entering Thailand. They share personal experiences indicating that having DTV attached to an old passport is manageable, as they have successfully carried and used two passports without issues at immigration.

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Sebastian *******

I had 1 year left on my passport when I applied for the DTV. I just carry both passports with me, no problems at all.

6 months ago

Zaw ******

Always carry two passports

Show to IO old passport visa page but stamp in new book.

This is what I always did without any issue. Cheer!

6 months ago

Phil ******

@ANONYMOUS MEMBER renew now then apply

6 months ago

Anonymous ******************

I've had previous Thai visas transferred over with a stamp at immigration. Don't see why this would be any different.

6 months ago

Luit *****************

Anonieme deelnemer 660 Normally visa can not be transferred, only entry stamps.

6 months ago

Anonymous ******************

@Luit ****************

incorrect, as i have done it on previous occasions over the last 25 years.

6 months ago

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Winston ************

Question to the people saying "renew now": does your country allow you to renew when there's more than 1 year of validity left? Mine doesn't, unless all pages are already full.

6 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Winston ***********

yes. The US allows you to renew anytime.

6 months ago

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Amy **************

Renew BEFORE applying! I have been stuck in Vietnam for almost 2 months because they wanted me to have more time on my passport and it's been ridiculous working with the embassy here.

6 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Amy *************

more time? Is your passport expiring within 6 months? That is normal requirement for entering any country except for your own country.

6 months ago

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Toni *******

I would renew before applying.. I have to renew next june and then carry 2 passports for 3 years :(

6 months ago

James ********