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Emergency Information for American Citizens
The American Citizens Services Unit (ACS) at U.S. Embassy Bangkok is open for appointments from Monday to Thursday. The embassy does not accept walk-ins for non-emergency services and is closed to the public on U.S. and Thailand public holidays.
Visit Forms to find the form you need and begin the process of completing and submitting your passport application. If you are unsure which form you need, the Passport Wizard can guide you to the correct form.
Passport services are not available on weekends or on Thailand or U.S. holidays.
Select the appropriate category
Adult Passport Renewal by MailMost passport renewals for adults do not require an in-person appearance. You are eligible to renew your passport by mail. Passport processing times can take up to 4-6 weeks.
Applicants aged 16 and older who is holding 5 years valid passport must apply in person.
Minors age 0-15 and who is holding 5 years valid passport must apply in person.
You must replace your passport if you have reported it lost/stolen, even if you find it. If you arrive in Thailand with a lost/stolen passport, you will not be admitted into the country.
You can correct your passport if there is a data or printing error. A data error may include an issue with your name, gender, or place of birth. A printing error may include data that is missing on the biographical page, discoloration, or crooked printing. We will correct the error at no charge if the passport is still valid.
If you have been issued an emergency limited validity passport, you can replace it at no charge for a full validity passport by mail as long as it is not damaged and was issued less than one year ago.
Adult Passport Renewal by Mail
Most passport renewals for adults do not require an in-person appearance. You are eligible to renew your passport by mail. Passport processing times can take up to 4-6 weeks.
First Adult Passport (ages 16 and older)
Applicants aged 16 and older who is holding 5 years valid passport must apply in person.
Minors age 0-15 and who is holding 5 years valid passport must apply in person.
Adult Lost/Stolen Passport Replacement (Ages 16 and older)
You must replace your passport if you have reported it lost/stolen, even if you find it. If you arrive in Thailand with a lost/stolen passport, you will not be admitted into the country.
Data Correction/Information Changes on Passport
You can correct your passport if there is a data or printing error. A data error may include an issue with your name, gender, or place of birth. A printing error may include data that is missing on the biographical page, discoloration, or crooked printing. We will correct the error at no charge if the passport is still valid.
Replacing an Emergency Limited Validity Passport
If you have been issued an emergency limited validity passport, you can replace it at no charge for a full validity passport by mail as long as it is not damaged and was issued less than one year ago.
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at https://travel.state.gov.
You must provide one photo on a white background with your passport application. Our photo policies apply to adults and children. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
Generally, immediate family members may accompany passport or CRBA applicants to their appointment interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate, and all minor children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Passport or CRBA applicants also have the option of being accompanied by an attorney at their appointment interview.
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at https://travel.state.gov.
You must provide one photo on a white background with your passport application. Our photo policies apply to adults and children. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
Special Issuance Passports
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
Third Party Attendance at Appointment Interviews
Generally, immediate family members may accompany passport or CRBA applicants to their appointment interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate, and all minor children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Passport or CRBA applicants also have the option of being accompanied by an attorney at their appointment interview.
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