What steps should I take to transfer my visa to a new passport in Thailand?

Mar 8, 2023
2 years ago
Stephen ***********
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Any advice on what i need to do to get my visa transfered to a new passport?
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To transfer a visa to a new passport in Thailand, you must understand that a visa sticker cannot be transferred. However, an extension of stay can be transferred at the office that issued it. To do this, bring both passports and a letter from your embassy stating you have changed your passport number to the immigration office. Requirements may vary by office, but typically you will need to fill out a form and provide copies of both passports. Generally, this service is offered for free.
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Andrew ********
You don't need to.

All that's needed is to carry the old passport with the new one.

Been through that with immigration.
Eri ************
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Eri ************
Bring the letter with this form.

No fee.
Lisa ********************
I had the non OA visa in my old passport, so I travelled with both passports
Bob **********
Take the letter from your embassy and go to immigration
Stephen ***********
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Yeah got that because just moved room also, thank you
Bob **********
@Stephen **********
good luck it’s easy
Stephen ***********
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@Bob *********
this is a letter I receive when I collect my new passport right? I don’t need to obtain a residency cert right?
Bob **********
@Stephen **********
yes but you might be asked for your TM30
Stephen ***********
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Yeah it’s extension of stay not a visa on arrival stamp
Stuart *********
If the passport was renewed by your embassy/or organization in Thailand then you will have been given a letter stating that you’ve changed passport number from A to B. Take that along with both your passports to the office that stamped it.

Different offices may have different requirements but generally there’s a form to fill out, and you’ll need copies of old and new passports.

The service should be free.
Stephen ***********
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Stuart *********
A visa - as in a sticker in your passport - cannot be transferred.

An extension of stay stamp can be transferred by the office that issued the stamp.
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