I got a DTV on 27th Dec and the passport in my application it will expire on 15 Dec 2026. I just arrived today in thailand and i was stamped 6 months.
It is clear that i need to get a new passport before june and before leaving thailand.
- once i have the new passport do i need to go to the immigration office and ask to put a transfer or special stamp in my new passport?
- will i need to carry always both passports with me?
Thanks
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Upon receiving a new passport in Thailand while holding a DTV visa, you need to carry both your old and new passports. When arriving at immigration, present both passports to receive a stamp in your new passport. Following this, you should visit your local immigration office to request the transfer of your DTV visa to the new passport and fill out the necessary forms. It's also advisable to print out your visa confirmation email for reference.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight βοΈ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
James ********
Carry BOTH OLD AND NEW PASSPORTS WITH YOU during the 5 years of the DTV visa.
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@ANONOMOUS MEMBERyes until you head to immigration to geothermal stamp transferred to new passport. Is your visa digital or actually paper in your new passport?
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You can get your old passport back with holes in it
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Present both passports at immigration at the airport. You will receive a stamp in your new passport. Then go to your local immigration office. They will transfer the DTV visa to your new passport. There is also a form for this at the immigration office.
Iβd speak with whatever passport issuing authority there is in your country as often times you can retain your old passport but they will cancel/invalidate it (generally by hole punching it).