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Will I face issues arriving in Thailand with a new passport and no visa stamps?

May 22, 2025
2 days ago
Paul ************
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Hi my Belgium passport is due for renewal,if I get new one obviously gonna have to hand in current one with my non o visa stamps..Will that be a problem when I arrive in bkk with new passport without stamps or will it show on their pc I do have a visa?I m was planning to tranfer visa when I get there..any thoughts guys
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The user is concerned about renewing their Belgium passport, as they will need to submit their old passport containing Non-O visa stamps. The thread discusses whether this will cause issues upon arriving in Bangkok with a new passport without the stamps. Responses suggest that it is typically not a problem to keep the old passport, as authorities clip the corners to show it is invalid but allow you to retain it. It is recommended to carry both the old and new passports when transferring the visa in Thailand.
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Ludo **********
Vraag gewoon bij inlevering dat je je paspoort wil behouden

Dan worden inderdaad de pagina's vernietigd (hoekje geknipt). Fyi... Ik heb thuis een verzameling van 8 paspoorten 😅
Johan **************
They don't take your current passport. They cut the corners to indicate its invalid but you keep it. Then you go with both passports to immigration to move visa. I am belgian too and I have done this in thailand.
Luc ************
Je moet uw oud paspoort bijhouden Paul.
Paul ************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks for your help gents I emailed embassy and yes needs to be clipped on corners except the visa pages and can keep it
Paul ************
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@Luc ***********
ja de vraag is gaan ze dat toelaten laatste keer moest ik hem indienen ..hopelijk nu dat er een valid visa instaat
Luc ************
@Paul ***********
normaal gezien ontwaarden ze die en mag je die bijhouden. Zou me verbazen als ze bij de ambassador iets anders zouden zeggen.
Ludo **********
@Luc ***********
de gemeenten in België zijn verplicht je dit laten te behouden als je dat wil. Als de betreffende persoon dat weigert spreek zijn meerdere aan
Metty *******
Get new your passport in Thailand from your consulate then take it to immigration to transfer the visa its free .

Save you lots of hassle coming back with the passport without the stamps .
John **********
Carry both passports
Stuart *********
Usually countries don’t keep old passports, but just clip the corner or similar to show it’s been cancelled.
Dca *****
@Stuart ********
France does collect and keep old passports, unless there is an active/valid visa in the old passport
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