What paperwork is needed to transfer an extension and multiple entry permit to a replacement passport in Thailand?

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Just had extension of stay based on retirement renewed till Nov 2019 and multiple entry visa also obtained. Had to go to Australia and upon arrival they noted minor damage in my Aussie passport. Info page is still legible and i have obtained a replacement passport and will be returning next week. Obviously will need to show both passports upon return and explain. Is there any paperwork to be completed for transfer of extension and METV to replacement passport?. Also assuming this can all be done at Jomtien where it was all issued.? Any advice and info very much appreciated.

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The user has recently renewed their extension of stay based on retirement and obtained a multiple entry visa. After obtaining a replacement passport due to minor damage on their Australian passport, they are seeking advice on the paperwork needed to transfer their extension and multiple entry permit to the new passport. Community suggestions recommend taking both passports to the immigration office where the original permits were issued, as they will provide guidance on necessary copies for the transfer. Some users clarify terminology around Multi Entry Permits versus Multi Entry Tourist Visas, sharing their personal experiences with similar situations.

Gregor ********** · Answer

maybe he had to come in person. I already had my extension stamps  and re-entry permits transferred from old to new passports twice on Immigration Sisaket.  One must just make sure when entering Thailand that you show the Immigration officers BOTH passports, so they can issue you the correct entry stamp (they write the number of the still valid extension from old passport onto the entry stamp in the new passport) Later you visit your immigration and have both stamps transferred. Absolutely no issues and it was for free

Eva ********* · Answer

Tried this exact same thing with hubby’s passport and they said NO !! Mai Dan cannot do. We we’re simply trying to get the current retirement visa and multiple entry permits transferred to new passport. This was at Immigration Jomtien by the way, they said to just show the 2 passports on entry and then wait until the visa etc expires and then renew in new passport

Gregor ********** · Answer

by the way you do not have a Multi Entry "Visa" or METV along with your extension of Stay based on retirement. What you have is a "Multi Re-Entry Permit" .  A METV is a Multi Entry Tourist Visa valid for six months

Tod ********* · Answer

Take both passports to the immigration office where you got your yearly extension (or do your 90 day reporting) and they'll tell you what copies to make to get the stamps transferred to the new passport.

What paperwork is needed to transfer an extension and multiple entry permit to a replacement passport in Thailand?

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