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What is the passport processing time at the American embassy in Bangkok?

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May 30, 2023
a year ago
Samui ***********
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What is the turnaround time for getting a new passport from the American embassy in Bangkok? I am trying to avoid a trip back to the States before my visa expires on June 24. 🙏
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The turnaround time for receiving a new passport from the American embassy in Bangkok is generally between 2-4 weeks if applied by mail, although it may take longer if applied directly in the U.S. Recent updates suggest the processing time could now be 5-6 weeks. For those needing to renew passports quickly due to visa expiry, it is advised to apply as early as possible considering potential delays.
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Rick ***********
Took 23 days from the day that I mailed it in to the Embassy using Thai postal service EMS to the day that it was returned via EMS. That was about 2 months ago.
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Samui ***********
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@Rick **********
 did you pay using a checkbook from a usa bank or how is the payment submitted? I didn’t see what the requirements were on the website?! 🙏
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 I paid with a USA debit card but you can use a Thai card also. You also have to get a hundred baht cashiers check
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@Rick **********
 ok. Thanks for the info 🙏🙏
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I see that they have changed the time to 5 to 6 weeks now from 3 to 4 weeks.
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 thanks 🙏
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Well I was applying for my retirement visa and had the two full pages but I had a minor setback that forced me to do a border bounce to Laos. Now I don’t have the 2 pages required and I was just wondering if the turnaround time would be sufficient within the 25 days i have left.
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 if I was a gambler I’d say yes. Sent mine 3 days before Songkran and it took 30 days
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Bob **********
What are you waiting for ??
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Kool *******
Here you can get it back in 2-3 weeks. In the US it will take on average 3 months. Your pushing it close here.
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Brandon ************
3-4 weeks if you follow the instructions correctly and apply by mail.

Probably longer if you're in the US
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, time frame is about right when I did mine. I can't remember if you can prioritize it, check online. Good luck.
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 cannot
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@Brandon ***********
 That’s what I was afraid of. Thanks
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 why would u leave it so long?
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