How long does it currently take to renew a USA passport in Thailand?

Jun 12, 2023
2 years ago
Jordan *******
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Hello Everyone, thanks in advance.

Does anyone have recent experience renewing their USA passport from within Thailand? If so, how long does it take lately? 🙏
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Recent experiences indicate that renewing a USA passport from within Thailand typically takes about 3 to 4 weeks. Passports are returned with a plastic page and the old passport is also sent back for transferring long-stay stamps, along with a letter to assist with the immigration process.
Tom ********
Do they send your old passport back to you as well, so you can transfer your long stay stamps?
Mike *********
@Tom *******
yes and they will send a letter, since you should have an active and current visa. The letter asks the immigration department to please transfer to the new passport.
Tom ********
@Mike ********
that is nice to know, thanks
Mike *********
Mine was just a day or two over 3 weeks.
Jordan *******
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@Mike ********
Thats great. Thank you. Was there a huge agency fee? Or just the regular passport fee through the embassy?
Mike *********
@Jordan ******
I did all mine through the US embassy in Bangkok by mail. They have a complete list of required actions and procedures. Since you are sending your original passport to the embassy by mail make sure you make copies of your passport.
Jordan *******
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@Mike ********
great advice. I'll check the embassy for more info. Thanks again
Jeremy ********
From what I’m seeing it’s taking on average 3 weeks sometimes longer…but you do get the new Passport with the Plastic page
Brandon ************
3-4 weeks based on recent reports.
Jordan *******
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Looking like it is faster to do in Thailand than the US.
Brandon ************
Jordan *******
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