Hey,

I remember some hubub that the US Embassy was going to stop adding new pages to passports in need. Has that taken effect? I did a search but I wasn't able to find the exact date. Thanks!

Correction of previous post:

• After December 31, 2015, the Department of State will no longer add extra visa pages to U.S. passports.

  http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/090115_message_to_us_citizens.html

That's unfortunate, I rather like this passport. I have a non-o multi entry, I probably should stop traveling every month lol.

According to the U.S. embassy, you do have until the end of this year to get new pages. I corrected my previous post saying differently.

Oops!

I thought it was in effect after the new year.....but I could be wrong.

I thought it was in effect after the new year.....but I could be wrong.

No, you're correct.

Adding pages ends on January 1st of next year. See:http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/passports.html

I wouldn't do it anyway. Got some pages to my passport and it nearly ruined the thing. A couple border agents have even suggested it's too dilapidated and I should get a new one.

Hrm... that sounds rough Eldragon... my passport is pretty pristine at the moment. It's nice to know it's an option though!

how many sets of new pages can we get?

edit. just found it. 3 sets of 24, if they fit. From the website:

Note: The bindings of U.S. passports can accommodate a maximum of three 24-page inserts of extra pages. We will add two 24-page inserts at once if space allows.

I just found out I have to travel out of Thailand next week, but I need more visa stamp pages first. 

I know they don't insert pages anymore. But do they create the new 58 page passport while you wait? 

I am in Chiang Mai. Thanks for any info. 

No.

Anyone else have additional info?

 

kind regards

My understanding is that all US passports need to printed in the US now. Probably allow about two weeks.

Same you need a new renewed passport no more page adding takes about 2 weeks

13 hours ago, inThailand1 said:

I just found out I have to travel out of Thailand next week, but I need more visa stamp pages first. 

I know they don't insert pages anymore. But do they create the new 58 page passport while you wait? 

I am in Chiang Mai. Thanks for any info. 

You will have to apply for a new passport. As said it can take up to 2 weeks to get it but the the average is about 10 days.

You can apply at the US consulate in Chiang Mai. Passport application info is here: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/adult-passport-renew/

I was able to get a new US passport in a few hours, but it is a one year validity and only has about six pages. But I had to plead and convince them I needed this emergency passport.

Knowing this might help anyone that needs a new US passport right away. Worked out really good for me. 

2 minutes ago, inThailand1 said:

I was able to get a new US passport in a few hours, but it is a one year validity and only has about ten pages. But I had to plead and convince them I needed this emergency passport.

Knowing this might help anyone that needs a new US passport right away. Worked out really good for me. 

Yes, that's true. Not a standard passport. More like an emergency travel document generally used to fly back to the USA when you've lost your passport.