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

Belgian passport renewal Non-O visa Thailand visa transfer Passport handling in Thailand Immigration procedures Thailand

May 22, 2025

a year 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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TLDR : Answer Summary

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 😅

a year ago

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.

a year ago

Luc ************

Je moet uw oud paspoort bijhouden Paul.

a year ago

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

a year ago

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

a year ago

Luc ************

@Paul ***********

normaal gezien ontwaarden ze die en mag je die bijhouden. Zou me verbazen als ze bij de ambassador iets anders zouden zeggen.

a year ago

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

a year ago

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Ludo **********

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 .

a year ago

John **********

Carry both passports

a year ago

Stuart *********

Usually countries don’t keep old passports, but just clip the corner or similar to show it’s been cancelled.

a year ago

Dca *****

@Stuart ********

France does collect and keep old passports, unless there is an active/valid visa in the old passport

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