Answered8 years ago

How can a USA citizen living in Thailand renew their passport without returning to the USA?

USA Passport Renewal Thailand Visa 10-Year Retirement Visa U.S. Embassy Services Expat Life in Thailand Immigration help

Phil *****

asked Jun 30, 2018

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USA citizen living in Thailand with a 10’year retirement visa. How do I renew my USA passport? Mail , USA embassy, go back to USA ?

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A USA citizen residing in Thailand with a 10-year retirement visa can renew their passport by visiting the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, where an appointment must be made in advance. Alternatively, passport renewal services may be accessible through U.S. consulates in Thailand, such as in Chiang Mai. It's important to ensure that the passport has at least six months remaining before the visa application process, as this may affect visa transitions with Thai Immigration.

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Bob **********

I don’t think he’s real

8 years ago

Tod *********

@Ph**

, I'd get a new passport just BEFORE you apply for the Non-O-X visa from the thai consulate.

That way your passport will be good for the duration of the visa ;)

8 years ago

Phil *****

I’m real . I’m doing research before moving there next year

8 years ago

Tod *********

well spotted, that's an awfully sketchy profile for someone on a 10 year O-X visa to thailand ;)

8 years ago

Tod *********

You can get a new US passport inside thailand in two places; the thai consulate in Bangkok and the thai consulate in Chiang Mai.

How about stating WHERE you are in thailand so people can give you accurate advice?

8 years ago

Phil *****

Thank you

8 years ago

James ********

Where are you currently in Thailand ? When does your US Passport expire?

8 years ago

James ********

I assume that you are already in Thailand. A few weeks ago you were asking about a visa to Thailand. You say you now have the new 10 Year retirement visa. Is that true? Where did you apply and obtain it? In the USA or in Thailand ???

8 years ago

Bob **********

Should have had at least 6 months on the passport, make an appointment and they will mail you new passport back to you you’ll have to go to Thai Immigration and have your visa transferred

8 years ago

Robert ********

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8 years ago

Scott **************

go online, make an appointment, and take it to the Embassy in Bangkok.

The embassy does do Outreach in Phuket (and possibly elsewhere) where you can also deal with it. (takes about 3-4 weeks)

8 years ago