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What is the procedure for handling a DTV visa when renewing a passport in Thailand?

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Apr 28, 2026

3 days ago

Lin****

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I just renewed my passport and went to Chiang Mai Immigration to do a visa transfer. The immigration officer advised that I don’t need to do it—instead, I just need to leave the country when it is time, return, and present both passports on arrival. Immigration will then stamp my new passport.

I was also advised to email the DTV issuing authority in Hanoi to update my new passport number in my current(DTV).

Has anyone had a similar experience recently? I’ve heard different procedures in the past, so would really appreciate hearing how it worked for others—especially as on-the-ground policies seem to be evolving.

Thank you!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

After renewing a passport, it is generally not necessary to transfer a DTV visa to the new passport. Instead, expats can present both the old passport (with the valid DTV visa) and the new passport upon re-entering Thailand. It's also important to update the DTV issuing authority with the new passport number. Many community members have shared their experiences confirming this process, but there's acknowledgment of changing policies that can cause confusion.

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Chuck **********

You Do need to do it! I just did.

2 days ago

Andrew ******************

Wow! This is info/misinfo, overload. A Thai co-worker tells me it is confusing because the govt changes policy often and it doesnt get passed down well

2 days ago

Greg ***********

Immigration can only transfer stamps which originated from an Immigration office or officer. Immigration cannot transfer any visas which got issued by Thai embassies outside of Thailand. You should print your DTV and laminate it, and always be ready to show both passports - old and new - and the laminated visa when you enter Thailand

2 days ago

Lin****

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Greg Alexander very helpful. thank you!

2 days ago

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Lin****

Jørgen ********

If you have a bank account, your bank also vant to update it, to your new passport.

2 days ago

Lin****

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Jørgen Skjødt I have a bank account now, don't dare to inform bank as I now have DTV 😬

2 days ago

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Lin****

Ken *******************

Yes. Don't need to transfer as told. Just present both old passport with the valid visa (all types of visa) and the new one. When time for renewal.. do the same . Both passports copies etc.

2 days ago

Gerar ********

DTV visas are not transferred and you use both passports until the DTV record is updated with your new passport number like the officer informed you.

3 days ago

Lin****

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Gerar Teuben thank you so much. I am so relieved 🙏

3 days ago

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Lin****

John **********

You can't transfer a DTV. Just carry both passports for the duration

3 days ago

Cliff *********

@John *********

what is the procedure if the passport is unfortunately ruined (water damage) or lost or stolen?

Is the DTV terminated?

2 days ago

John **********

@Cliff ********

you can contact the issuing consulate

2 days ago

Cliff *********

@John *********

I am asking what happens to the DTV in this circumstance.Does anyone know?

2 days ago

John **********

@Cliff ********

I understand what you are asking but as your DTV is issued against a passport that no longer exists I'm suggesting you contact the issuing consulate and request they re-issue the DTV PDF against your new passport

2 days ago

Lin****

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thank you! yes, i did email them and waiting for a reply.

a day ago

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Lin****

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thank you so much 🙏

3 days ago

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Lin****