So I'm here on a 60 SETV. I have to get a new US passport next month and was wondering how does that work with the visa? I need the passport by the 4th and the visa ends on the 27th. Do I need to pay for a new SETV? Do I have to leave the country and get it somewhere else? Thanks all. 

i believe you can show the visa in the old passport as long as you still have it whilst using your new passport. don't take my word on it though. wait for others to confirm

Your permission to stay remains valid in the old passport even if you’ve received a new passport.

 

Immigration never transfer visas. When you leave the country you show both passports and the IO at the border will transfer your current (60 day) entry stamp to the new passport, and stamp you out in the new passport.

 

Your SETV is already used, and you can only get a new one outside the country.

Edited March 19, 20188 yr by elviajero

10 hours ago, elviajero said:

Your permission to stay remains valid in the old passport even if you’ve received a new passport.

 

Immigration never transfer visas. When you leave the country you show both passports and the IO at the border will transfer your current (60 day) entry stamp to the new passport, and stamp you out in the new passport.

 

Your SETV is already used, and you can only get a new one outside the country.

Thanks. Can I do the 30 day extension? 

yes you can

18 hours ago, Novalian said:

Thanks. Can I do the 30 day extension? 

Yes.

 

If you do an extension they will transfer the entry stamp before/at the time you apply for the extension. Take the letter from you embassy with you. You will need to complete form TM.7 for the extension, and a separate form (I don't think it has a TM no.) for the transfer of stamps. Depending on the office, you might need to do the transfer first before queueing again for the extension. If your lucky they will do both together.

Edited March 20, 20188 yr by elviajero