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What are the rules for entering Thailand with two passports, one containing a valid SETV?

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Nov 4, 2017

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Harri **********

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What are the rules about entering Thailand with two passports, a valid SETV in an old passport and a renewed passport from the same country. UK in this case. Thank you

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When entering Thailand with two passports, one being an old passport that holds a valid SETV (Single Entry Tourist Visa) and the other being a new passport, the process is generally straightforward. You should present both passports at immigration. The authorities will likely stamp your new passport but recognize the visa in the old one. Ensure that your old passport is not canceled; if it is valid, presenting both should not pose any issues.

Tod *********

I take it you mean one passport is now canceled because you got a new passport? Or do you mean you hold two valid passports at a time?

If it's the first scenario you just give them both passports when you enter and they'll stamp you in on the new one (which replaced the one with the tourist visa in it.

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Peter **********

thanks Tod I assume you can than only do this by flying back to your country of origin

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Tod *********

, nope,

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Peter **********

Can you leave the country to laos with your old passport and apply for a new visa (setv) in laos with a new passport. South African passport holder

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Harri **********

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Yes. The first scenario. Thanks Tod.

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Andrew ******

I asked this very same question last week. I think you'll be ok just use both until your visa runs out then renew in New passport. I've had feedback back saying people taken 2 through airport and immigration etc ok

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Harri **********

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I apologise. I thought I had scanned the posts properly. My fault.

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