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Should I transfer my 90-day ED visa to a new passport now, or wait until after my 1-year extension?
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Mar 2, 2022
4 years ago
Rasmus ************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, I arrived Bangkok today at 90 days ED. Need a new passport because almost full, any different I move my 90 days ED visa now, or wait after my 1 year extension? Same same, right? Thank you. :)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring whether they should transfer their 90-day ED visa to a new passport they need to obtain since their current passport is almost full, or if it's better to wait until after getting a 1-year extension. Responses indicate that visa transfers are not possible, only a notation of the visa held can be transferred. It is recommended to get the new passport and proceed with the extension application, while considering passport validity.
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Tod *********
okay, what was the reason you didn't get a new passport BEFORE you went down the ED visa route? 🙁
The thai immigration office does not transfer VISAS to new passports, so all you'll get transferred is the notation you HELD an ED visa in the old passport and your 90 day entry stamp.
I'd definitely get the new passport and use it to get the first extension. <- BUT seeing as the school needs documentation from you (copies of your passport to turn in to the Ministry of Education to get the extension you need to check with your school as far as what way they want you to do it)
The thai immigration office does not transfer VISAS to new passports, so all you'll get transferred is the notation you HELD an ED visa in the old passport and your 90 day entry stamp.
I'd definitely get the new passport and use it to get the first extension. <- BUT seeing as the school needs documentation from you (copies of your passport to turn in to the Ministry of Education to get the extension you need to check with your school as far as what way they want you to do it)
Rasmus ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
(Take 1-2 month for arrived can't wait the passport before go) I think not have time before my one year extension. So when I get my one year extension for my ED, I transfer the stamp to the new passport, after all good? Not have problem when have to extend another year in the future as well? :)
I'll try before the one year extension as well.
Tod *********
@Rasmus ***********
Talk to the school/uni because they definitely send your current passport/visa copies in to the MOE to get the extension paperwork and IF you get a new passport in the mean time it could mess up the process. Given what you said, I'd say get your year extension (IF there's enough space in the passport for it) <- takes
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page, THEN get a new passport and go transfer the stamps AFTERRasmus ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
I see thank you, and after next year again, extension as normal right? Have to studying for 3 years. So all normal about the extension in the future as well? :)Tod *********
@Rasmus ***********
no issues once you transfer everything to the new passport.Rasmus ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
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Ellie *******
As long as your current passport has long enough validation for your next extension, it wouldn’t be matter. You consider two points:
- you will get a 1-year extension until earlier date of for full 1-year or your passport expires
- you are supposed to go to the immigration office to move stamps as soon as you get your new passport
- you will get a 1-year extension until earlier date of for full 1-year or your passport expires
- you are supposed to go to the immigration office to move stamps as soon as you get your new passport
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