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What should I do about my Thai immigration stamp and applying for a new US passport in Chiang Mai?

Thai immigration visa issues passport application US consulate Mae Sai border entry Chiang Mai

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So, what should I do?

1) I entered Thailand via Mae Sai border last week and the officer stamped me in on my "Exemptions" page and not on the Visa page (even though i presented him my passport opened to a correct page with plenty of space)

2) My passport is nearly full and I want to apply for a new one (US Citizen) while here in Chiang Mai. 

So.... do i need to have Thai immigration "fix" anything with my stamp before I present my passport to the US Consulate?

Bonus Question: What's the process, anything of note when applying for a new US passport in cnx?

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The user entered Thailand through the Mae Sai border and received a stamp on the "Exemptions" page instead of the visa page. They are concerned about whether they need to fix this stamp before applying for a new US passport in Chiang Mai, where they are currently located. Community responses provide insights on the presence of a US consulate in Chiang Mai, application processes, and timelines for obtaining a new passport.

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there is indeed a US consulate in CM and you can get a passport from them. It takes longer than just comin' down to bangkok to apply at the US consulate down here though.

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Jeremy ********

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just carry the invalid passport with you the first time you travel, or until your visa is expired...

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Ry**

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do you think i need to have this thai entry stamp corrected onto the proper page before applying?

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

Just apply for the new passport $110, they will tell you it takes 2 weeks but you most likely will get it 10 days..I’m not sure If there is a consulate in CM or you might have to come to BKK....fill out this online form

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

no they will punch it with 2 holes making it invalid, but you get to hold onto it forever...

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Ry**

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thanks,

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. do you know if they take possession of my current passport during the meeting?

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Thomas ********************

Thomas ********************

How could they stamp on a visa page? That's a sticker taking up the whole page?

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