When should I apply for a new passport if my current passport expires in December 2026 and my visa extension is in November 2026?

it was a stamp when I did it 9 years ago. . The point is...when you get the new passport, take the old, invalidated passport with you to immigration. My consulate in Chiang Mai also gave me a document to hand to Thai Immigration..for the purpose of moving my STAMPED VISA...to the new passport. A short form is filled out at Thai Immigration, as well. They handed it to me. It was simply done. For me...I imagine they will do it the same way...as my nonO was dated oct 2014. If the nonO visa no longer is stamped in the passport..no worries...as you say.

yep..no sweat. That's a simple form you do at Immigration. Your consular service will invalidate your old passport, and give you a document that thai immigration will use, along with the "Form" you fill out...to transfer it.

Wayne Lucas Thank you for clarifying the issue regarding passport validity and visas after an extension has been granted in the old passport. I also apologize for not explaining this point more clearly in my original post. I was simply trying to recommend what I considered to be the best approach, so I didn't specifically mention this issue and only discussed the general process in point 3.

And yes, I completely agree with what Immigration advised you: "They advised me to transfer the information sooner rather than later; otherwise, it could cause problems in the future." It really can cause problems.

I don't know what type of visa he currently holds or when he plans to apply for his extension, and that timing can have a significant impact on both the visa outcome and any complications that may arise later. With proper planning, he may still be able to obtain a one-year extension. However, the extension granted may only be stamped up to the validity period of the old passport.

Once the visa stamps from the old passport have been transferred to the new passport, he need to apply for an extension so that the visa validity matches the full period he would normally have received. Depending on the circumstances, this process may require additional fees and supporting documents similar to those required for a new extension application.

The difficulty of obtaining this extension can also vary depending on the local Immigration office handling the application. In reality, there are many more details and potential issues that could arise throughout the process. For now, I am only providing a general overview.

It is also important to note that everything I have mentioned assumes that all paperwork proceeds smoothly. I haven't even touched on the less favorable scenarios or the worst-case situations that can sometimes occur.

They cut the corner off your passport when applying for a new one and you keep it so aren’t left in a foreign country without a passport, now tell us you don’t really know what you are talking about.

Just move the stamp over to the new passport, 1900Thb, I think its the price

@Brandon ***********

oh crap. I suspect you’re right.

Paul Anthony McDermott the passport must be valid for the length of the new visa or it will not be issued period

Paul Anthony McDermott true but prioritize the renewal of passport first.

@Kenny *******

you are lucky. I have to book a time for the very sparse time my embassy have. This is quite hard even being two months advance (only times for two months are available). Then travel to BKK and once more picking it up. Hence they have only two hours a week for the later.

Troy Cornick Because you can? Many countries need at least 6 months validity to enter. You can renew up to a year before. The renewal starts from the expiration date so there is no reason to wait until the last minute.