What is the process for getting a new passport and transferring a visa in Thailand after losing a passport?

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I lost my passport in Bangkok a month ago, here is what was the process to get a new one and get my visa transferred to the new passport.

1. Go to the police station to declare your passport stolen/lost. All you need is a photo of your passport and they'll do the rest
1. Go to your embassy to apply for a new one, with the original and a copy of the declaration from the police. The documents you need vary depending on the embassy so check on their website. But in most cases you're going to need ID photos and a proof of residency. You will also need to contact them directly or go there in person to get an emergency appointment. The French embassy gave me an appointment the next day, and it took 3 weeks to get the new passport.
1. To transfer the visa to your new passport, at the moment you need to go to the 3rd floor at IT Square Laksi, which is 10 minutes drive from Chaengwattana.
1. You will need the following documents
* Application form (you'll find it there)
* A copy of police station report
* A copy of your old passport
* A copy of your new passport
* Letter from the embassy of the foreigner to the Immigration Bureau requesting cooperation for visa stamp in the new passport of the foreigner.

In my case, they also asked for a ticket flying out of the country.

The transfer is free.

Getting my visa transferred to the new passport took 5 hours at the immigration. So get in early, and/or bring your laptop.

Hope it can be of help to some of you. Feel free if you have any questions

Ask Thailand · Answer

If you lose your passport in Thailand, you must declare it lost at a police station and then apply for a new one through your embassy. The documents needed vary by embassy but generally include a police report, ID photos, and proof of residency. Once you receive your new passport, visit IT Square Laksi to transfer your visa. Required documents for the transfer include the application form, copies of the police report, old and new passports, and a letter from your embassy. The transfer process is free but may take several hours, so plan accordingly.

Robert ******* · Answer

Time to close, a lot of discussion are set up but they all have nothing to do with visa advice or the report of this person.

Some people are willing to share their experience, be happy that people do so we all can learn of that.

No need to start irrelevant discussions on how you keep your passport or what desk is needed when you have an other visa in your passport.

William ****************** · Answer

The point is dont lose your passport i never take mine out i use id card to much pissing about

Patrick ******* · Answer

Well, if nothing else I am going to hang on to my passport as of my life depended on it. At least five hours of my life

Philip ********** · Answer

Useful report .   Obviously a nightmare scenario when it happens but you’ve sorted it ….well done .

Ellie ******* · Answer

Dear Bankokeans, you have to go to the same counter where your stamp was issued to get yours transferred. Not everybody goes to IT Square Laksi Plaza.

Mark ******* · Answer

If you've lost your passport how can you give a copy of it?

Cédric **************** · Answer

Thanks for this information :)

Daniel ***** · Answer

Very informative report ! Thanks ! Hope though I will never need it !!

Robert ******* · Answer

Thanks for this information. Did not know they had free wifi to look netflix while waiting.

What is the process for getting a new passport and transferring a visa in Thailand after losing a passport?

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