What should I do if I get a new passport while on a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Jun 6, 2024

7 months ago

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I have an extension of stay based on retirement or a so called retirement visa. If I get a new passport while outside Thailand what do I need to do on arrival in BKK? Will my stamps get transferred?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you obtain a new passport while outside Thailand on a retirement visa, you need to show both your old and new passports upon arrival at Bangkok. Stamps from your old passport will not be transferred automatically; instead, you must visit the immigration office that issued your extension to have them transferred. Additionally, ensure you acquire a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand and update your bank accounts with your new passport details.

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John ********

If your going to Bangkok immigration office then you will need to take your bank book and the letter from your bank confirming that you have not dropped the money below the

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I had to do it yourself, I was not happy with the immigration because they don't tell you until the day you arrive

6 months ago

Carlos *********

Also you will need to update your bank accounts with the new passport.

My 2 cents

6 months ago

Jack ********

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@Carlos ********

why?

6 months ago

Carlos *********

@Jack *******

Thai Bank account will want the new passport number and info

6 months ago

Jack ********

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@Carlos ********

ok I understand what you are saying

6 months ago

Carlos *********

@Jack *******

sorry for not being clear.

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Carlos *********

Troy ******

Try and get your new passport in Thailand and get new stamps at immigration. I had a new passport in 3 weeks. Same time as back home. Canadian passport. They charge me an unofficial 500 baht for transfer

7 months ago

John ********

@Troy *****

it's free , you have paid tea money 🤣

6 months ago

Troy ******

@John *******

I know thats why I said unofficial but the immigration office was awesome when I had a problem and they fixed it. I'm not going to complain about 500 baht when I paid 10 000 baht for my visa and multi reentry . At least I did it myself

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Brandon ************

You show both passports when you enter. No, your stamps will not be transferred at the airport. You must go to the immigration office that issued the extension in order to get it transferred.

Just make sure you get a re-entry permit if you leave Thailand

7 months ago

Jack ********

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@Brandon ***********

already have a single re-entry permit in my old passport

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Jack ********

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