What is the entry experience to Thailand with a DTV visa on a renewed passport?

# DTV Entry Experience with a Renewed Passport

Sharing my recent experience entering Thailand with a DTV visa using a newly renewed passport. I know this topic might have been covered before, but I was actively searching for this specific info and found limited answers, so I hope this helps someone in the future.

Here's my timeline:

* I got my DTV in January 2025, so exactly one year ago.

* By late 2025 (around November), I had to renew my passport as the one linked to my DTV was about to expire. So, I got a brand new passport.

Before traveling, I had read in various places that to enter Thailand with a new passport but an old visa, you needed to bring the old passport as well. So, just to be safe, I brought both my new (valid) passport and my old (expired) passport with me.

Upon arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, I handed over to immigration:

1. My DTV visa (in the old passport).

2. My new passport.

3. My Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC).

I did not proactively show or hand over my old passport (just had it with me as a backup). it turned out it was not needed, officer didn't ask. The process was completely smooth. Even though the DTV visa had my old passport number, the immigration officer was able to match everything without any issues.

A super straightforward and hassle-free experience! I hope this provides some clarity and reassurance if you're in a similar situation.

Just in case though I'll keep bringing on my old passport.

Happy Thailand everyone!