New Passport and Visa

[uptheos]

I have a retirement extension for many years.

The last time I changed my 10 year passport I stayed in Chiang Mai and sent it to the British Embassy, Bangkok. When it was returned I went to CM immigration and they changed the details into my new passport, no problem.

If I leave Thailand with a re-entry permit, go to the UK and change my passport, which has more than 6 months before expiry, what happens at immigration when re-entering Thailand, 1) What do they stamp in the new passport and 2) The process for getting all the visa info transferred again?

Is it a problem or is it easier just to do it from here and get a new passport via mail?

Cheers

[Mario2008]

Should not be a problem.

On return you get stamped in on show of both new and old passport and they will tell you to visit your local immirgation office ASAP to transfer the details to the new passport.

Make sure the passport office doesn't invalidate your visas.

[ubonjoe]

Just show re-entry permit in old passport on entry and they will stamp a permit to stay equal to when your extension ends in your new passport.

Then go to immigration to have your stamps transferred.

[uptheos]

Thanks to you both.

[uptheos]

Should not be a problem.

On return you get stamped in on show of both new and old passport and they will tell you to visit your local immirgation office ASAP to transfer the details to the new passport.

Make sure the passport office doesn't invalidate your visas.

How would they be likely to do that?

I have just the transferred info at the beginning and yearly extensions after that.

Do you mean cut through them or something?

[ubonjoe]

I think they just cut the corners off the passport which I can't see doing that would damage your re-entry permit.

Some people are under the impression that cutting the corners off of the page where a visa/re-entry permit is would invalidate it, I don't agree with that.

[uptheos]

I think they just cut the corners off the passport which I can't see doing that would damage your re-entry permit.

Some people are under the impression that cutting the corners off of the page where a visa/re-entry permit is would invalidate it, I don't agree with that.

Is that just your gut feeling, Joe?

[ubonjoe]

The corner cutting is just to give a easy visual indication that the passport has been cancelled. It does not cancel anything inside it that is still valid.

[uptheos]

Thanks again, all seems easy enough.

[Mario2008]

There are several methods used to invalidate a passport. Some cut off corners, others punch holes through the passport or make a cut in the middle.

My country always makes sure that the front/back and ID-page are clearly cut, but makes sure any pages with valid visa's etc are not as to not invalidate them.

Often people getting a new passport in Thailand will have a letter from their embassy, confirming the new passport. in such cases it will be less of a problem . You will not have such letter *but might get one from your embassy) and than not damaging the visas might be more important.

[Suradit69]

There are several methods used to invalidate a passport. Some cut off corners, others punch holes through the passport or make a cut in the middle.

My country always makes sure that the front/back and ID-page are clearly cut, but makes sure any pages with valid visa's etc are not as to not invalidate them.

Often people getting a new passport in Thailand will have a letter from their embassy, confirming the new passport. in such cases it will be less of a problem . You will not have such letter *but might get one from your embassy) and than not damaging the visas might be more important.

"There are several methods used to invalidate a passport. Some cut off corners, others punch holes through the passport or make a cut in the middle."

Yes, when I got a new US passport in Dubai they told me to put paperclips on any pages I wanted to keep undamaged in the old passport and then they punched a hole through the remaining pages. For awhile I used two passport because my residence visa for the UAE remained in the old passport ... unpunched.

[Jip99]

Should not be a problem.

On return you get stamped in on show of both new and old passport and they will tell you to visit your local immirgation office ASAP to transfer the details to the new passport.

Make sure the passport office doesn't invalidate your visas.

How would they be likely to do that?

I have just the transferred info at the beginning and yearly extensions after that.

Do you mean cut through them or something?

I know we don't want the passport to look like a pin-cushion but I doubt that the passport office has any authority to "invalidate" visas.

[thepool]

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Should not be a problem.

On return you get stamped in on show of both new and old passport and they will tell you to visit your local immirgation office ASAP to transfer the details to the new passport.

Make sure the passport office doesn't invalidate your visas.

How would they be likely to do that?

I have just the transferred info at the beginning and yearly extensions after that.

Do you mean cut through them or something?

I know we don't want the passport to look like a pin-cushion but I doubt that the passport office has any authority to "invalidate" visas.

A visa can be "invalidated" if the page on which it is placed is damaged or defaced.

[ubonjoe]

There are several methods used to invalidate a passport. Some cut off corners, others punch holes through the passport or make a cut in the middle.

My country always makes sure that the front/back and ID-page are clearly cut, but makes sure any pages with valid visa's etc are not as to not invalidate them.

Often people getting a new passport in Thailand will have a letter from their embassy, confirming the new passport. in such cases it will be less of a problem . You will not have such letter *but might get one from your embassy) and than not damaging the visas might be more important.

"There are several methods used to invalidate a passport. Some cut off corners, others punch holes through the passport or make a cut in the middle."

Yes, when I got a new US passport in Dubai they told me to put paperclips on any pages I wanted to keep undamaged in the old passport and then they punched a hole through the remaining pages. For awhile I used two passport because my residence visa for the UAE remained in the old passport ... unpunched.

They only punch holes in the front cover of old passport now.

As long as the visa or what ever is not damaged it still can be used.

[patekatek]

Regarding the "letter" from the issuing Embassy:

I was in the Hua Hin immigration office applying for my annual extension and I asked them about getting my extension stamp transferred to my new passport. They told me it was no problem but make sure I have document from my embassy (USA) regarding the new passport. So, have any US citizens renewed their passport in Bangkok and if so, what document did you get with the passport that you brought to immigration with you? Is it part of the price of the passport or is it an extra fee item?

[ubonjoe]

Regarding the "letter" from the issuing Embassy: I was in the Hua Hin immigration office applying for my annual extension and I asked them about getting my extension stamp transferred to my new passport. They told me it was no problem but make sure I have document from my embassy (USA) regarding the new passport. So, have any US citizens renewed their passport in Bangkok and if so, what document did you get with the passport that you brought to immigration with you? Is it part of the price of the passport or is it an extra fee item?

They will give you the letter without you even asking for it when you pickup your passport.

It is just a form letter that has a blank space for the date your new passport was issued that the consular officer will sign stamp and date.

I did it last year. I attached it to the Transfer Stamp to a New Passport Form along with copies of both passports and TM6 departure card.

[patekatek]

Ubonjoe, thanks for the response. Sounds like a piece of cake.