What are the rules for transferring my Non-O visa extension stamp to a new passport in Thailand?

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I live in Thailand on Non-O visa (marriage) with one-year extensions (Bangkok, Immigration Division 1). My stamp expires at the end of December. Currently I'm in my home country, where I got new passport, as the old one was almost full.
I'm coming back to Thailand this week, and I know that at the airport I should show them both passports (re-entry permit in the old passport). But I have a few questions regarding transferring extension stamp to the new passport:
Is there any rule when I should do it? Immediately after arrival? Or can I do it at the beginning of December, when applying for another yearly extension. If in December, can it be done with the same officer, or these are two separate processes and queues?
But if it should be done immediately, I tried to do an online appointment, and I see on the list of the services to choose, that there is no stamp transfer service. So, is it a walk-in service only?
And how about transferring multiple re-entry permit stamp? Can it be done at the Immigration Office, or maybe it’s more convenient to do it at the airport, before the next trip? It’s not my case now, as I don’t plan any trips before extension, but I’m asking for the future.
Thank you for your support and good work!

Ask Thailand · Answer

When transferring a Non-O marriage visa extension stamp from an old passport to a new one in Thailand, it is preferable to do so immediately upon return to Thailand. However, it can also be done when applying for the next extension in December. The transfer request and extension application can be processed at the same immigration counter, but you should prepare the necessary form. Multiple re-entry permit stamps can be transferred as well, and if they were issued at different points, you may need to handle each separately. For internal travel within Thailand, there are generally no issues using both passports, but for international travel, it is recommended to complete the transfer prior.

Peter ******** · Answer

I was told it was impossible to transfer my retirement visa from my old passport to the new so when I came back to the UK and got new passport I had no visa. Proper pain in the ass as I still had 6mths left on it.

Ellie ******* · Answer

Q. Is there any rule when I should do it?

A. No specicif limit to transfer the stamps. As soon as you are back in Thailand is preferable, still you can do it just before the next extension application,

Q.  can it be done with the same officer, or these are two separate processes and queues?

A. Transferring stamps is handled at the same counter as extension application. Prepare the form (TRANSFER STAMP TO NEW PASSPORT FORM: no number), and tell them you need to transfer stamps first.

Q. how about transferring multiple re-entry permit stamp?

A. They will transfer all related stamps that issued at CW when you apply for tansfering stamps. No separate processes.

But if your re-entry permit was issued at the airport, you may need to go the issuing point later to transfer.

What are the rules for transferring my Non-O visa extension stamp to a new passport in Thailand?

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