This process takes approximately 7-10 days from the date we receive your completed package to when you receive your return package by mail.
Required paperwork:
- Completed Checklist (PDF 280KB) (print and complete)
- Original foreign passport
- Fee: Non-refundable service fee 1,900 THB – purchase a bank draft
Effective on February 8, 2023, Exchange rate for U.S. Mission Thailand will be Baht 34: USD 1. Please use the following rate.
+ print “Bank draft request form_1700” (PDF 357KB)
- Return envelope, an insured return envelope is required – purchase a bank draft
+ print “Bank draft request form_100” (PDF 897KB)
- Purchase TWO separate Bank Drafts (1 bank draft for certified true copy fee and 1 bank draft for a return envelope) (Sample of Bank draft (PDF 587KB) from the following banks:
- Pay to American Embassy Bangkok in Thai Baht
IMPORTANT: Please check for correctness on the issued bank drafts (see sample below) prior to leaving the bank. DO NOT write on the bank draft.
Mailing:
Send your package ONLY through the following couriers (Thailand Post and DHL), otherwise the package will be rejected; ensuring that you received a tracking number from the courier.
Mailing address:
U.S. Embassy Bangkok Mailing Address:
Certified-true-copy by Mail Service
ACS/Consular Section,
U.S. Embassy,
95 Wireless Road,
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
OR
Consulate General Chiang Mai Mailing Address:
Certified-true-copy by Mail Service
ACS/Consular Section,
U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai
387 Witchayanond Rd.
T.Changmoi A. Muang
Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand