Hours of Operation, Access Policy, and Location

Hours of Operation

The American Citizens Services (ACS) unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section is open to the public Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.,except Thai and American holidays.  We are also closed to the public on the last Wednesday of every month.  You must have an appointment for non-emergency services.  Appointments must be made on-line by clicking here.  ACS Office Hours (telephone and emergency services only) are 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information, please call +66-2-205-4000 from outside of Thailand or 02-205-4000 within Thailand or you may contact ACS through our contact form.  The ACS fax number is +66-2-205-4103 from outside of Thailand or 02-205-4103 within Thailand.

Security Regulations

Our security personnel will only screen visitors who have business with the American Citizens Services unit through the security checkpoint at the front entrance to our building.  When the security checkpoint reaches its maximum screening capacity there are delays entering the building.  This now happens frequently and interferes with those who have appointments or face legitimate emergencies.  U.S. citizens are not allowed to enter the Consular Section with visa applicants unless they meet specific requirements and have advanced authorization from the Visa Unit. 

Embassy security procedures require that all visitors receive a security inspection. You will be allowed to check one cell phone at the Embassy gate but the US Embassy and local guards are not liable for any loss or damage to your cell phone while it is checked.  You will NOT be allowed to enter the U.S. Embassy for your appointment carrying any of the following items:

  • Any other battery-operated or electronic devices such as computer tablets, digital diaries, pagers, cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppy disks, laptops, or portable music players.
  • Any oversize shoulder bags or purses.
  • Any oversize handbags and travel bags, large back-packs, briefcases, or suitcases. Applicants can only carry in clear bags containing papers needed for their appointment
  • Any food item (a coffee stand with snacks is available).
  • Sealed envelopes or packages.
  • Cigarettes / cigars / match boxes / lighters.
  • Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail files.
  • Weapons or explosive materials of any kind.

The list provided above is not exhaustive. Other items may be prohibited at the discretion of security staff.  Other than the one allowed cell phone, the U.S. Embassy will not accept the storage of any of the above prohibited items.  You will have to make alternate arrangements to store these items before you enter the Embassy.

Location

The entrance to ACS is located at 95 Wireless Road in Bangkok, opposite the main Embassy Building.  The closest BTS Skytrain stop is Phloen Chit.  Our address is:

American Citizens Services Unit
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy
95 Wireless Road
Bangkok 10330

The U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai serves American Citizens in the following 15 provinces of northern Thailand: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kamphaengphet, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Petchabun, Phayao, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, and Uttaradit.

Full contact information for U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai is as follows:

U.S. Consulate Chiang Mai
387 Witchayanond Road, Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
Tel: (66) 53-107-777
Fax: (66) 53-234-472
E-mail: acschn@state.gov
Twitter: @USConsChiangMai

HOURS OF OPERATION: The Consulate’s normal business hours are 07:30 to 16:30 Monday through Friday, except Thai and U.S. official holidays.

FOR U.S. CITIZEN EMERGENCIES: To report the death, arrest, or serious injury of a U.S. citizen in Northern Thailand, please call us.  During business hours, call:

  • From inside Thailand: 053-107-777
  • From outside Thailand: +66-53-107-777

After business hours or on weekends or holidays, call our duty officer directly:

  • From inside Thailand: 081-881-1878
  • From outside Thailand: +66-81-881-1878

Please reserve these numbers for true emergencies only.  If you call about a situation that is not an emergency, we will ask you to contact us via the non-emergency methods below.

FOR NON-EMERGENCY U.S. CITIZEN SERVICES: We handle routine services, such as passport services, notarials, and federal benefits inquiries, by appointment only.  Please visit our ACS Appointments page to make an appointment for non-emergency services.  Also, please visit our Services and Information pageto review the application procedures and fees for routine services.

FOR NON-EMERGENCY U.S. CITIZEN SERVICE INQUIRIES: You may email us at acschn@state.gov.  Before doing so, however, please visit our Services and Information page.  The answer to your question might already be there.

LOCATION: The Consulate is located in Chiang Mai City at 387 Wichayanond Road, across the street from the Chiang Mai Municipality building. Google map.  Please note that there is no public parking available at the Consulate.

SECURITY NOTICE: Consulate security procedures require that all visitors submit to inspection before entering the Consulate.  You may not bring luggage, electronics (including mobile phones or PDAs), or photographic equipment into the Consulate.  You may check small electronic items at the Consulate gate