US Passport Pages - Embassy Still Adding Pages?

[JeffreyO]

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!

[Jingthing]

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

[JeffreyO]

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

[Jingthing]

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!

[FireMedic]

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

[Jingthing]

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

No, you're correct.

[ubonjoe]

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

[eldragon]

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.

[JeffreyO]

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

[mesquite]

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.

[inThailand1]

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. 

[Jingthing]

No.

[inThailand1]

Anyone else have additional info?

 

kind regards

[Jingthing]

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

[longball53098]

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

[ubonjoe]

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/

[inThailand1]

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. 

[Jingthing]

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.