@Allie *********

the US embassy website says 4-6 weeks but I suspect it won't be that long. In the past, it has been about 2 weeks, but that was years ago. Good luck!

@Allie *********

now, that was creative. I just noticed my 13 digit number on my vax cert too.

I had to get one of those to renew my Thai driver's lic, 200 Baht at immigration.

@Mike ********

this is what I saw, as of yesterday, .

@Jeffrey *********

there are different procedures, and in some cases, a person has to go to the embassy and be present. I suspect they have an option for ADA.

@Mike ********

yes, somebody mentioned that in the comments. Maybe I missed that after all.

@Jeffrey *********

sorry... ADA?

@Richard ********

I wondered about that too but it was either follow the published instructions or fight the bureaucracy. Have heard the phrase "don't try to fight city hall" before.

@Richard ********

I saw that too and it rejected my passport number as ID. Managed to bypass that part and pay the 100 Baht, but still not 100% sure it is acceptable to the "authorities". The rub is, why are Americans being sent to a foreign website, which they cannot normally read, to obtain passport services for Americans? I have renewed my passport and my kid's passport several times already, and this has been the worst regarding a simple payment. 100 Baht... I'd be very happy if they added this $3 to the renewal fee.

@Andy *********

I wanted to share some of the travesties I found while trying to renew my passport so that others may be aware. You will have your own experience and hopefully will be a happy happy one. Good luck.