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Where can you renew your US passport in Thailand?

U.S. Embassy Bangkok

Address: 95 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
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, Thailand

Website: th.usembassy.gov

U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai

Address: 387 Wichayanon Road, Chiang Mai
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, Thailand

Website: th.usembassy.gov

📝 How does the renewal process work?

If you are eligible to use Form DS-82 (renewal for adults with a 10-year passport), you don't need to appear in person.

Here’s the process:

Pay the fee online:

Pay $130 USD through pay.gov.

Prepare your documents:

Completed Form DS-82

Two recent passport photos (2x2 inches)

Photocopy of your current passport’s data page

Your current passport

Online payment confirmation receipt

Proof of prepaid return shipping (see below)

Embassy’s DS-82 document checklist

Arrange return shipping:

Purchase a Courier Pass Back envelope through Thailand Post Mart for the embassy to return your new passport.

Send your application:

Mail all documents by EMS or private courier to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok.

⏱️ How long does it take?

Standard processing time:

About 6 to 8 weeks after your documents arrive at the Embassy.

Urgent cases:

If you have an emergency (like imminent travel), you can contact the Embassy for expedited options.

💵 How much does it cost?

Passport renewal fee:

$130 USD (paid online via pay.gov only)

Return shipping:

Varies depending on the courier service you use (Thailand Post Mart is common).

📌 Important notes:

No appointment needed for standard DS-82 renewals — everything is done by mail.

New passport validity: 10 years for adults.

Lost or stolen passport: Different procedures apply — contact the Embassy immediately.

You can find the full details and download the forms here: U.S. Embassy Thailand Passport Renewal Instructions
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Interactive brokers
Samuel ********
Why would you eat This for Protein ffs
Samuel ********
How much is a Small amount?

If You’re account is not used frequently especially with some higher amounts they will always freeze the money.

Next time just email wise before tell them you wanna transfer a big amount of money, then they will manually check it and nothing will get frozen
Samuel ********
oh Well 😂

I could just tell from my experience, I had 3 pages left and thai airways told me it could happen that immigration officer won’t let me pass
Samuel ********
Usually no Problem, but Airline could tell you its not allowed