Copy of email received today.

 

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udon Thani.

 

Date: 7 March 2018
Time:  12:00pm – 3:00pm *Please note the new time* 
Venue:  Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani
Address: 277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road, Amphur Muang, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand
Hotel phone: +66 (0) 4234 3555

E-mail: [email protected]

 

No appointment necessary,  services are provided on a first come – first serve basis.

 

To expedite your service, please consider arriving with your documents filled-out completely, correctly, and NOT signed. Documents, forms and applications can be accessed by clicking on any of the below listed links.

 

SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES ON 7 MARCH 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

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 supplementary documents requested with the application 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 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, please see the No Cash Announcement.

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

 

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 Bank calls a “bank draft” a “Bill of Exchange.”
  • Drafts from banks other than those listed above cannot be accepted
• Purchased in advance.
• Made out to “American Embassy Bangkok” (Incorrect or misspelled bank drafts cannot be accepted)
• 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 included in individual outreach announcements and posted on our website.
• Submitted at the time of service.
• You can show below information to the bank:

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 requirement only applies to Consular Outreach Events. Services rendered during normal business hours at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate in Chiang Mai will continue to accept payments made by credit card or cash (THB or 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 Wednesday of each 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 event 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

154 Prachak Rd, Markkaeng,

Muang, Udon Thani 41000

Tel: 042-221-505 or 042-221-556

 

Bangkok Bank

227 Pho Sri Rd, Markkaeng,

Muang, Udon Thani 41000

Tel: 042-221-777 or 042-221-222

 

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)

184 Prachak Rd, Markkaeng,

Muang, Udon Thani 41000

Tel: 042-247-720 or 042-247-725

 

You may use any branch of the three participating banks. The above branches are suggested since they are near the venue.

 

SPECIAL NOTES

CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD AND AUTHENTICATION OF SIGNATURE SERVICES CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS.

 A short note to add that one of our vice commanders who is also a embassy warden will be present at the outreach. If you need any help our have questions about the American Legion look for somebody wearing a shirt with the American Legion logo on it.

Close to the 7th so bumping this topic up.

Suggestions? I’ve got my NO 90 days check in on March 28 in Udon. After that the next check in will be for renewal of NO. I’ve been told before renewal I need to get new Passport mine expires in Dec. 

 

should I do the check in early and apply for new passport on March 7th

or wait until after and endure the hassle and expense of going going to BKK to renew passport after. US Citizen 

2 hours ago, DJ54 said:

Suggestions? I’ve got my NO 90 days check in on March 28 in Udon. After that the next check in will be for renewal of NO. I’ve been told before renewal I need to get new Passport mine expires in Dec. 

 

should I do the check in early and apply for new passport on March 7th

or wait until after and endure the hassle and expense of going going to BKK to renew passport after. US Citizen 

You will need a new passport if it will have less than 12 months of validity when you apply for your extension or they will only do it to the date it expires.

You can only do your 90 day report 15 days early. Tomorrow would be about 21 days early.

You could apply for the new passport but you will not have your old one until the new one is issued and then it is sent to you with the new one by EMS if you buy a prepaid EMS envelope.

You can also apply for your new passport by mail now. See: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/passport-by-mail-service-adult-renew/

Thanks appreciated