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Does Thailand accept a positive antibodies test instead of a vaccine card for entry?

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3 years ago

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What is the process for US passport renewal from Thailand and how can I navigate the requirements?

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I just went to a local bank and got a bank check for 100 baht and sent it in with my application. 1-4 sounds very difficult. The instructions offer a page to print to take to one of the 3 or 4 banks and get the 100 baht check made.

2 years ago

What are the best alternatives to Wise for transferring money between the US and Thailand?

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@Alex ****

once I moved to Thailand USAA closed my bank account. Didn’t send any electronic notice but sent only US mail letter saying it’s closed. No reason why and no issues before moving to Thailand. This action messed up my direct deposits for 2 months. I would suggest the source of your issues is USAA.

2 years ago

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

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@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.

2 years ago

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

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@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.

2 years ago

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

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Mine was just a day or two over 3 weeks.

2 years ago

Do I need to repeat the visa exemption stamp process when transferring to a new passport in Thailand?

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There is a document for Thai immigration for transfer of the stamp. There is a document the US embassy will provide you asking for the Thai immigration to transfer. Take your old passport and new passport.

3 years ago

How can I renew my US passport and transfer my Thai visa stamp when my current visa is about to expire?

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@David ******

I found a Kodak photo shop in a small alley in Patong Beach for my new passport photos. 2 excellent quality prints for 100 baht. Not familiar with your area but most print shops also do passport photos. When I was looking for a place to print my documents to sign and prepare for mailing is how I found my photo location.

3 years ago

How can I renew my US passport and transfer my Thai visa stamp when my current visa is about to expire?

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@David ******

for the passport application it is online payment. The item you get a 100 baht check from the bank is to cover the registered Thai mail of your passport back to you inside Thailand. There is a form on the embassy website that you would need to print and take with you to one of the 3 specific banks with instructions.

3 years ago

How can I renew my US passport and transfer my Thai visa stamp when my current visa is about to expire?

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Oh and don’t forget to have a few copies made of your ID page and current visa or exemption stamps.

3 years ago

How can I renew my US passport and transfer my Thai visa stamp when my current visa is about to expire?

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You mail your current passport along with the application and check from one of 3 Thai banks to cover the return postage inside Thailand. The US embassy will mail your passport application back to the US for processing and minimum time is 3 weeks.

3 years ago