Consular Outreach: Pattaya

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The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM at the:

Amari Garden Pattaya

240 Pattaya Naklua Road, Pattaya 20150, 03-841-8418, Fax. +66 (0) 3842 8165, http://www.amari.com/garden-pattaya/

Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary.

Bank Draft Policy

Reminder: 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.

All future payments at U.S. Embassy Outreach Events must be made in the form of a bank draft 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.

Purchased in advance.

Made out to the “American Embassy Bangkok.”

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 listed below and posted on our website.

Submitted at the time of service.

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 made out to “American Embassy Bangkok.” 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.

The following consular services are available during our outreach visits:

Passport Services

Renewal of adult passports 3,850 THB.

Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports 3,675 THB – Important: The child and both parents must appear in person.

Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports 4,725 THB.

Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports 3,675 THB –  Important: The child and both parents must appear in person.

Adult passport card 1,050 THB.

Minor passport card 525 THB. Important: The child and both parents must appear in person.

Notarial Services: Income Affidavits (for retirees) and other affidavits 1,750 THB.

Above fees are based on an exchange rate of 35 THB to 1 USD.

Return of Passport

Important:  There are two ways to receive your new passport:

1.) In Person: Come to our office in Bangkok (or send a representative on your behalf) during our appointment hours (M-F from 7:30-11 AM, except holidays and the last Friday of every month), but no appointment is necessary. Present your old passport for cancelation 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 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 take your current passport to Bangkok, cancel it when the new passport arrives, and mail both passports to you at the same time.

Nearby participating banks

Bangkok Bank

North Pattaya Branch

212/1-3 Moo5 Naklua

Banglamung

Chonburi 20150

038-498-067

Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)

Wong Amat Branch

500/1 Moo5

Nong Prue Sub District

Chonburi 20260

038-413-376

038-413-598

Kasikorn Bank

Pattaya –Naklua Branch

157/140-141 Moo 5

Nong Prue Banglamung

Chonburi 20150

038-420-960

Special Notes

Social Security, Veterans Affairs, and other Federal benefits questions will only be answered over email [email protected].

Consular Reports of Birth Abroad cannot be processed at Consular Outreach Events.

Please see https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services for more information. Send questions to [email protected] or call 02-205-4049. Follow us on Twitter by searching our username@ACSBKK.