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What should you do if you lose your passport while on a DTV in Thailand?

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Theoretically, if you lose your passport what can you do in that case? I've read many comments here saying there's no way to transfer dtv into a new passport through immigration. So what should one do in this situation? Apply for a new dtv?

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If you lose your passport while holding a DTV (Digital Tourism Visa) in Thailand, the common advice suggests that you must apply for a new visa, as immigration does not typically assist in transferring visa details to a new passport. Some users recommend visiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok or contacting the embassy for guidance. It's often mentioned that presenting a copy of the lost passport, along with a new passport and relevant documentation (like a police report), may help. Ultimately, reapplying for a new DTV seems to be a straightforward solution.

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Luit *****************

Luit *****************

I think re apply is the easiest way. A good travel insurance will pay for the visa costs.

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I heard that you only need a copy of your original passport that is tied to your visa, you don't need the original. So if you have a copy of your old lost passport you should be able to present that along with your new passport to enter. Maybe a good idea to also carry a copy of your police report or other documentation proving that your old passport was lost.

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

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

I entered 2 weeks ago with a new passport, they didn’t even want to check the old passport, which I bought with me for stampsake. 2 minutes done. I got a new shiny 180 day stamp.

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Bob **********

Bob **********

You can get a new one and attempt to leave and return and get a new stamp

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Embassy will help... I know I'm late with this response 😂

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Biff *******

Biff *******

It would be useful to have a photo of your passport.

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Roger *************

Roger *************

Usually when this happens you go to immigration fill this form (link) and bring the required documents. But I never saw someone with DTV experienced this. Maybe better go to an immigration office to ask.

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Shaughn ***********

Shaughn ***********

Perhaps able to go to the ministry of foreign affairs building in Bangkok? Since it was their department that created it. They may have a solution, if have a Thai partner perhaps easier. Just a thought.

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Greg ********

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@Shaughn **********

I doubt the MFA pay much interest to the DTV these days and have moved on to other priorities under a new minister. Not seen any of their staff interviewed about it or promoting it for over a year.

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Shaughn ***********

Shaughn ***********

5% chance maybe

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Greg ********

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@Shaughn **********

I think the demand for DTVs has fallen off but that is to be expected. All those who wanted them initially probably got them in first 6 months. Now just a steady stream.

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

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Yes you have to apply for a new visa. There was a report in another group that this was the only solution, as immigration in Thailand have no interest in the DTV

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Anonymous participant 620 gotta keep a close eye on our passports then 😅 thank you 👍

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Anonymous participant one would think a passport is something you should always keep an eye on 😂 visa or not lol

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Jef ********

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I did read that somewhere in one of these posts …it came up in an expired passport post

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

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with expired passport you can just bring your both your new and old passport along with you from what I understand but I was wondering what you'd do in case it is missing completely 😅

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John **********

John **********

Anonymous participant make sure you keep a photocopy and a picture of your passport data page. First thing I do when I get a new passport

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Jef ********

Jef ********

Anonymous participant yeah sorry I meant that you are correct in saying you would need to apply for a new one.

Someone posted a screenshot from the embassy they applied for saying in case of a lost passport you would need to re apply.

Maybe email your embassy to see what they sayb

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