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

What documents do I need to transfer my retirement extension to my new passport in Thailand, and how long does it take?

Retirement Visa Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Passport Renewal NON-O Visa Immigration Procedures

Apr 15, 2026

16 days ago

Paul *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello, I just renewed my passport and need my retirement extension placed in my new passport. What copies do i need? how much and how long does it take?

Thanks in advance.

Again thanks. I have all the info i need.

1,819

views

all likes

replies

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

To transfer your retirement extension to your new passport in Thailand, you need to bring both your old and new passports to immigration. This process is typically free of charge and can be done while you wait. It's recommended to have your bankbook with you, just in case the immigration officer wants to check it. Be aware that they may take some time to copy every visa stamp from your old passport, which could use several pages. Overall, the whole process is straightforward and can usually be completed within the day.

NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted Retirement Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

BC ********

Take your bankbook with you - just in case. Don't need to show it yourself, but there is always a possibility the IO might want to check it. Better have it with you and not need to waste time coming back.

It HAS happened.

16 days ago

Paul *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

BC Farang I used an agent so that's not happening

16 days ago

Alan **********

Paul Jones Does that mean you don't have a bankbook ?

Or the bb doesn't have the required amount in it ?

Does the agent handle all your extensions ?

16 days ago

Paul *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Alan Rothwell Agent handles all my extensions, agent takes care of all the requirments

16 days ago

Reply to

Paul *******

Hari ****

Here on Phuket … u can wait for it , or next day … easy

16 days ago

Bill *******

Free bring both and pattaya is picked them up in a day or so.. same counter as visa renewals

16 days ago

Brook ********

Take your old passport and your new passport to immigration and they will do it while you wait.

Be aware that they will waste several pages copying every visa stamp and every reentry permit from your past, even ones that have long expired.

Edit: @james Mitchell it’s absolutely true for me in Chiang Mai. If comments weren’t closed I would post a photo as evidence.

16 days ago

James **********

Brook Powers that isn't not true, the transfer stamp is 1 whole page, then the re-entry stamp is as normal. Why write crap like that.

16 days ago

Paul *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Brook Powers Really? My old is an extended passport and was renewed as it's full. Seems strange from them to fill a new passport.

16 days ago

John **********

@Paul ******

transfer of stamps takes 2 full pages

16 days ago

Reply to

John **********

Sebastian ********

Brook Powers no they do not!! All they transfer is your original Non-O and your most recent extension and re-entry permit if applicable. Took one page!!

16 days ago

Reply to

Sebastian ********

Roland **********

When I did it, I just brought both passports and it didn't cost anything. And no copies.

16 days ago

Peter *******

You only need the 2 passports, it is free.

16 days ago

Reply to

Peter *******

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else