Typically, there are three different formats of LTR Visa depending on LTR Visa issuance location.

1. A LTR Visa stamp in the passport (transferable)
2. A LTR Visa sticker in the passport and E-Visa (The Long-Term Resident visa (LTR) sticker affixed to your passport cannot be transferred to a new passport. Therefore, LTR visa holders are required to transfer the immigration visa information from the old passport to the new passport at the Chamchuri Square Immigration Bureau before the eligible LTR visa stay permit becomes invalid.

The LTR visa stay permit is granted for a period of 5 years upon initial entry into Thailand; however, its validity is strictly limited to the expiration date of the passport. Holders are strongly encouraged to regularly verify the accuracy and validity of their stay permit to ensure compliance and protect their eligibility.

If an LTR visa holder intends to extend their stay permit beyond the expiration date of their current passport, they must contact the Chamchuri Square Immigration Bureau to complete the visa information transfer. Once the transfer is processed, the holder will be issued a stay permit for the remaining eligible period.)

In case you need to transfer an LTR Visa to a new passport, you must apply to have your LTR Visa transferred at the Immigration at One Stop Service Center for Visa and Work Permit (OSS). The required documents are as follows :

1. Original former and new passports
2. Transfer stamp to new passport form (Click here to download form)
3. Certificate from embassy (Original one only)
4. Copy of former passport with your photo
5. Copy of new passport with your photo
6. Copy of last arrival stamp in your passport
7. Copy of LTR Visa stamp in your passport
8. Copy of last extended visa in your passport
9. Copy of T.M. 6 Card (If any)
10. Notification letter of qualification endorsement which is addressed to the Immigration Bureau
11. 1-Year notification card