What steps should I follow for a visa renewal when switching to a new passport in Thailand?

Nov 3, 2021
3 years ago
Lauren ********
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Hi everyone!

My current visa expires at the end of this month and I will be doing a visa renewal then. My current passport has one free page left. I have just been notified that my new passport has arrived (thankfully). When I collect my new passport my current passport gets cancelled. My embassy is not being clear on what I need to do...

This how I understand it:

I collect my new passport. Cancel the current one. Obtain a letter from my embassy. Then at the end of the month I go to CW Immigration office with both passports and the letter from my embassy. Do the visa renewal in my new passport and I'm all good to go.

Is it as simple as that? Because I have my doubts πŸ˜…

Thanks in advance ☺️
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking clarification on the process of renewing their visa in Thailand after receiving a new passport. They initially outline their understanding: collecting the new passport, canceling the old one, obtaining a letter from the embassy, and visiting the immigration office with both passports to complete the renewal. A commenter confirms this process but adds that the old passport will be canceled by the consulate when collecting the new one. They advise bringing both passports and the embassy letter to the immigration office, and filling out a 'transfer stamp' form to move the visa stamps to the new passport before applying for the visa extension.
Tod *********
you almost got it right.

Your old passport gets cancelled by your consulate here when you get the new passport.

You take the old, new and the letter from the consulate stating you got a new passport in country with you to Chaengwattana when you go for your extension. You need to have these copies and fill out the "transfer stamp" form. They will move the stamps to the new passport THEN they'll let you apply for the yearly extension.
Lauren ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
So helpful(as per usual 😊) thank you so much!
Tod *********
here's the PDF you fill out for the stamp transfer you need the copies in the image I listed and this form filled out to get it done

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