Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM at the:

Amari Garden Pattaya
240 Pattaya-Naklua Road, Pattaya, 20150

Tel. +66 (0) 3841 8418 Fax. +66 (0) 3842 8165
http://www.amari.com/garden-pattaya/

Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary.

BANK DRAFT POLICY

REMINDER The U.S. embassy will no longer 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 considered.

All future payments at U.S. Embassy Outreach Events must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT

  • 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.
  • Purchased in advance.
  • Made out to the “American Embassy Bangkok.”
  • In the exact amount of Thai Baht (THB) for your total service.
  • At the official embassy exchange rate at the time of the outreach.
    • Fees and exchange rates are listed below and posted on our website.
  • Submitted at the time of service.

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 made out to “American Embassy Bangkok.” 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.

SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES on October 28, 2016

Renewal of adult passports                                                                                                  3,850 THB

Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports                                                                         3,675 THB

IMPORTANT: The child and both parents must appear in person.

Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports                                                                         4,725 THB

Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports                                                3,675 THB

IMPORTANT: The child and both parents must appear in person.

Adult passport card                                                                                                               1,050 THB

Minor passport card                                                                                                                  525 THB

IMPORTANT: The child and both parents must appear in person.

Notary (per notary stamp)                                                                                                      1,750 THB

Above fees are based on an exchange rate of 35 THB to 1 USD

RETURN OF PASSPORT

There are two ways to receive your new passport:

1.) IN PERSON: Come to our office in Bangkok (or send a representative with a signed letter to pick up your passport on your behalf) during our appointment hours (M-F from 7:30-11 AM, except holidays and the last Friday of every month), but 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 Bangkok, cancel it when the new passport arrives, and mail both passports to you at the same time.

NEARBY PARTICIPATING BANKS

Bangkok Bank
North Pattaya Branch
212/1-3 Moo5 Naklua
Banglamung
Chonburi 20150
038-498-067 

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
WongAmart Branch
500/1 Moo5
Nong Phrue Sub District
Chonburi 20260
038-413-376
038-413-598

Kasikorn Bank
Pattaya –Naklua Branch
157/140-141 Moo 5
Nong Pru Bang Lamung
Chonburi 20150
038-420-960

SPECIAL NOTES

SOCIAL SECURITY, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND OTHER FEDERAL BENEFITS QUESTIONS WILL ONLY BE ANSWERED OVER EMAIL acsbkk@state.gov. CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS.

Please see: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/for more information.
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