The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai is pleased to announce that we will be providing services in Chiang Rai on Friday, March 16, 2018.
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Venue: Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort
Address: 221/2 M. 20, Kwaewai Rd., T. Robwieng, A. Muang, Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand
Hotel phone: +66 (53) 603 333
E-mail: lemeridien.chiangrai@lemeridien.com
Information about all our upcoming outreach dates can be found at: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/consular-outreach/.
All payments at U.S. Consulate events must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT.
SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES ON FEBRUARY 16, 2018
- 3,740 THB- Renewal of adult passports
- 3,570 THB- Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports
- 4,590 THB- Renewal of first adult passports
- 4,590 THB- Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports
- 3,570 THB- Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports
- 1,020 THB- Adult passport card
- 510 THB- Minor passport card
- 1,700 THB (per notary stamp)- Notary– including income affidavits
The above fees are based on an exchange rate of 34 THB to 1 USD
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring copies of your passport bio data page and any supplementary documents required per the online instructions. These copies will not be returned to you.
IMPORTANT: For applications on behalf of minors, the child and both parents must appear in person.
PAYMENT METHOD
Please be advised the U.S. embassy cannot accept cash (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) at outreach events for American Citizen Services. This is a worldwide policy, and no exceptions can be made.
All Bank Drafts must be:
- Purchased from Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, or Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
- You do not need an account at the bank to purchase a bank draft.
- Kasikorn Bankcalls a “bank draft” a “Bill of Exchange.”
- Purchased in advance.
- Made out to “American Embassy Bangkok”
- In the exact amount of Thai Baht (THB) for your total service, according to the official embassy exchange rate at the time of the outreach.
- Submitted at the time of service.
- You can show the following wording to the bank to obtain the document you need:
ลูกค้าท่านนี้ต้องการซื้อแบงค์ดร๊าฟ (สกุลเงินบาทเท่านั้น)
ตามจำนวนเงินที่ระบุด้านหลังสั่งจ่ายถึง
“American Embassy Bangkok”
รบกวนช่วยอำนวยความสะดวกให้ด้วยค่ะ
Delivery Service: Thai Post can mail back passports for applicants. If you require this service, you must purchase and submit a separate 100 THB bank draft. Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
Please note:
- Cashiers’ checks, personal checks, cash, credit or any other form of payment will not be accepted.
- Bank draft requirements only apply to Consular Outreach Eventsand Passports-by-Mail. Services rendered during normal business hours at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate will continue to accept payments made by credit card or cash (THB or USD) exclusively.
RETURN OF PASSPORT
There are two ways to receive your new passport:
1.) IN PERSON: Come to the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai (or send a representative with a signed letter to pick up your passport on your behalf) during our appointment hours (Tuesday-Thursday from 1:30-3:30 PM, except Thai and U.S. public holidays). No appointment is necessary. Present your old passport for cancellation and collect your new passport. If you select this option, please submit a copy of your current passport when you apply.
2.) BY MAIL: Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach for 100 THB (SEPARATE BANK DRAFT IS REQUIRED). Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
If you select this option, our staff will RETAIN your current passport in Chiang Mai, cancel it when the new passport arrives, and mail both passports to you at the same time.
NEARBY PARTICIPATING BANKS
Bangkok Bank (Ha Yaek Phokun Mengrai branch)
866/18 Highway 1, T. Robwiang
A. Muang, Chiang Rai 57000
Tel: 053-718-114
Kasikorn Bank (Ha Yaek Phokun Mengrai branch)
833/1 Phahonyothin Rd., T. Wiang,
A. Muang, Chiang Rai 57000
Tel: 034-748-311-3
Siam Commercial Bank (Chiang Rai branch)
573 Rattana Rd., T. Wiang,
A. Muang, Chiang Rai 57000
Tel: 053-716-919
You may use any branch of the three participating banks. The above branches are suggested since they are in the city.
SPECIAL NOTES
CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS.
Starting on October 1, 2017, all beneficiaries and applicants living in Thailand must direct all questions regarding Social Security to SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines at FBU.manila@ssa.gov. Please visit http://www.ssa.gov for more Social Security information.
For information on US Citizen Services please see https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/.
For questions or inquiries, email ACSCHN@state.gov.
