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What should we do about a damaged DTV visa stamp in Thailand?

DTV Visa Visa Issues Thai Immigration Travel to Thailand Passport Damaged Visa Transfer Expat Advice

Jul 14, 2025

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi everyone, I need help with a DTV-related issue 🙏

My boyfriend is currently staying in Thailand on a DTV. He works remotely for a company based in Luxembourg, but he’s living in Thailand.

Recently, his passport with the DTV visa stamp got damaged in the washing machine 😭😭 — the visa page is now blurry and unreadable. He has another valid passport, and we’re planning to travel to Moscow next month.

He wants to come back to Thailand in September, but we’re unsure what to do now that the visa is unreadable.

❓ Has anyone dealt with a damaged DTV stamp before?

❓ Can he transfer the visa to the second passport, or does he need to apply for a new one?

❓ Should we go to Thai Immigration now before leaving Thailand? Or apply for a new DTV from Moscow or Luxembourg?

Any advice or experience would be really appreciated. Thank you!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking advice regarding their boyfriend's damaged DTV visa stamp while living in Thailand. The stamp is unreadable due to damage from a washing machine, and they are uncertain whether he can transfer the visa to a new passport or needs to reapply. They are also questioning whether to visit Thai Immigration before traveling or apply for a new visa from abroad. Community members provided suggestions on handling damaged visa stamps and traveling with two passports.

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Adnan ********

hmm, why he had two passport from same country at the same time valid? if he made new passport after damage the old one then keep both passport and he should be fine....

10 months ago

Bobby *********

You get a new stamp every time you enter.

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Bobby ********

oh thank you!🙏🏻😊

10 months ago

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Huỳnh *****************

Does he have evisa or sticker visa ? If evisa, just show 2 passports at immigration. If sticker you might need to local immigration office to transfer

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Huỳnh ****************

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🥹

10 months ago

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Anonymous *************

Can I enter Thailand with my old passport containing my DTV visa and my new passport?

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