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What should I do about my visa and TM30 when I return to Thailand with a new passport?

Dec 9, 2025
2 days ago
Merlyn ******
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I am American, on no-nimm O over 50 Visa extension. I will be traveling to America, and while there plan to obtain new pass port. I will be needing a new one before the next extension. when I return to Thailand, the TM30 I do within the 1st days of arrival, will I indicate new pass port number, since it will not match what thay have on record. I will go to Immigration when I arrive at Surin. or just wait till I arrive at Immigration.
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An American expat on a NON-O visa extension is seeking advice on how to handle the TM30 form upon returning to Thailand with a new passport. Important steps include obtaining a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand, carrying both the old and new passports when returning, and submitting the TM30 with the new passport after arrival. It’s also recommended to visit the local immigration office to transfer the visa extension to the new passport.
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Ellie *******
When you return to your place in Thailand, submit TM30 with your new passport with which you enter Thailand on.

Make sure you are stamped in with your new passport for the same period as your existing extension in your old passport before leaving the passport control counter.

You need to go to the local immigration office to apply for transfer stamps.
Ian **********
go to Immigration and ask them
James ********
Be sure you have a REENTRY PERMIT in your passport BEFORE YOU LEAVE THAILAND.

Carry both Old AND New passports with you when you fly into Thailand .. show both of them to the Thai Immigration Officers upon arrival.

After you are in Thailand... go to your local Thai Immigration office and kindly ask them to transfer your one year extension into the New passport
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