I have a Non-O Visa (Marriage) Extension valid until 15 April 2020 (with corresponding "Multiple Re-Entry Permit"). As my passport will expire in 8 months time, I decided to get a new passport last Wednesday, so that there will be more than 12 months validity in the passport when I apply for another visa extension in a couple of weeks time.

 

Appreciate if any esteemed TV member can assist me in answering the following queries:

 

1. My visa extension will expire on 15 April 2020. What is the earliest date I can apply for a new extension? Is it 30 days or 45 days prior to expiry date?

 

2. A visa service provider told me that I need to apply to "move/transfer" the original seal/sticker of the "single-entry Non-O visa" (that was issued by the Thai Consulate in Malaysia in January 2019), from my old passport to the new passport. Is that correct? Do I need to do this move/transfer in order to get another 12-month extension with my new pasport?

 

3. I thought that as long as I show both passports at the Immigration counter at the airport when I enter/leave Thailand, it would suffice, no?

 

4. If the "seal/sticker move/transfer" is mandatory, what forms and documents do I need to complete and submit and how much does it cost?

 

Thanks in advance for any feedback/advice.

 

1. That depends upon the office where you apply. Some will allow you do it up to 30 days early and 45 days at others.

2. You will have to have your stamps  transferred before you apply for your extension. They will do a stamp with spaces for info about your visa and old passport.  The do not physically transfer your visa.

3. If you had a valid visa in your old passport it you could do it that way.

4. You will complete this form Transfer Stamps To A New Passport . You will need a copy of both passport photo pages. Copy of your visa, entry stamp and most recent extension stamp. Some office will a copy of every page of your old that has a visa or stamp for Thailand on it. There is no fee for stamp transfer.

You will need a letter from your embassy requesting you stamps be transferred to you new passport.

Tks Ubonjoe for the quick reply. Appreciate if you could assist me further with the following queries:

1. That depends upon the office where you apply. Some will allow you do it up to 30 days early and 45 days at others. 

Q: I will be doing the extension at Chaeng Wattana. Can I do it 45 days prior to expiry there?

 

4. You will complete this form Transfer Stamps To A New Passport . You will need a copy of both passport photo pages. Copy of your visa, entry stamp and most recent extension stamp. Some office will a copy of every page of your old that has a visa or stamp for Thailand on it. There is no fee for stamp transfer.

You will need a letter from your embassy requesting you stamps be transferred to you new passport.

Q: Noted. As my visa extension will expire on 15th April (about 38 days from today) and I don't plan to travel overseas for the next 2 months, do I still need to transfer my visa and extension stamp to my new passport, in order to apply for the new extension in late March?

Tks in advance for your assistance.

1. Yes

4. Yes They will not accept your extension application until you have your stamps transferred.