Next US Embassy Visit for Udon?

Post by **redwolf** » July 20, 2013, 6:15 am

I was getting ready to go to Bangkok to visit the US Embassy to take care of a few bits of paper, and thought to ask here, when is the next consular visit scheduled for Udon Thani?

It might save some time & travel on my part, I've got a full schedule with my kids etc.

RW

Post by **papaguido** » July 20, 2013, 6:39 am

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Udorn

A few weeks prior ACS will publish another notice with location details, but its typically at the Centara.

http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/f ... 26090.html

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/consular_outreach.html

Post by **mak** » September 4, 2013, 1:12 pm

Just a reminder, two weeks from today.

Post by **Charlieb** » September 4, 2013, 7:46 pm

Can you get a passport renewed during the Embassy vist? I was on the Bangkok Embassy web site and it says:

In Thailand, all persons, including minors, seeking a U.S. passport must appear in person at the Embassy to apply. All passport applications require appointments, with the exception of emergency passport applications.

Just curious if the visit here would count as "in-person"

If so, where can I get the forms to be prepared?

Post by **mak** » September 4, 2013, 7:55 pm

Yes you can. Just click the link shown in PG's post above and follow the instructions. Fill out the form online, print it and hand it to the embassy staff at the Outreach session. You will receive your new passport in 3 weeks.

Post by **Charlieb** » September 5, 2013, 8:03 am

Thanks Mak My bad should have read the link first. RTFM

Post by **fdimike** » September 5, 2013, 9:11 pm

Make sure you bring your old passport with you as you'll have to turn it in as well along with the fee.

KB_Texas · Post by **KB_Texas** » September 5, 2013, 9:41 pm

Just got the confirmation email for the ACS visit for the 18th at Centara.

KB

Dear American citizens residing in or near Udon Thani,

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to inform you of the location for the scheduled consular outreach visit to Udon Thani on September 18, 2013.

Consular staff will be available to provide services on September 18, 2013 from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Venue: Centara Hotel and Resort
277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road, Muang, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0) 4234 3555
http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/cud/cud_default.asp
Service area: Meeting room- Baan Pheu

The following consular services will be available during our outreach visits:
· Passport renewal applications ($110.00 or Baht 3,300 for adult passports, and $105 or Baht 3,150 for a child’s passport).
· Notarial Services and Certified Copies ($50.00 or Baht 1,500). This includes income affidavits for retirees in Thailand.
· Extra visa pages ($82 or Baht 2,460). Note: we can accept applications, but the passports will have to be brought back to the Embassy for final processing the next working day. We will bring prepaid Thailand Post envelopes on outreaches that you can buy from us at cost (Baht 80) if you wish us have us mail your passport back to you. Alternatively, you can pick up your passport at the Embassy. You can also have a friend pick up your passport at the Embassy by giving them written authorization to present to us.
· Social security, VA, or other federal benefits questions will be limited, but we will try to provide forms and answers.

Please bring exact change! We do not bring change with us.

Please see http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service.html for information and requirements for each service.

Consular Reports of Birth Abroad cannot be processed during consular outreach trips.

Appointments are not necessary for consular services during outreach visits. If you have any questions, please email acsbkk@state.gov or call the American Citizen Services Unit at 02-205-4049. Also, please follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.

Post by **mak** » September 16, 2013, 9:43 am

Just a reminder. Wednesday is the day.

Post by **weasel** » September 16, 2013, 12:02 pm

what a great idea, do the Brits do the same?

Weasel

Post by **ozzyfan269** » September 16, 2013, 12:40 pm

Quick question. Where is the best place near the hotel to get an acceptable passport photo? Thanks!

KB_Texas · Post by **KB_Texas** » September 16, 2013, 1:05 pm

weasel wrote:what a great idea, do the Brits do the same?

Weasel

I believe that they do not, if my memory of what Brit expats have said here on UM is correct. (so take at your own risk

)

KB

KB_Texas · Post by **KB_Texas** » September 17, 2013, 1:21 pm

Just bumping this up for you forgetful types...

Tomorrow is the day.

KB

Post by **Jed** » September 17, 2013, 1:26 pm

Is there for a form for the Proof of Income Letter, or does one just type it up oneself?

If a form, got a link?

(I think I ask this every year ... and think it's just a statement one types up, right?)

Post by **mak** » September 17, 2013, 2:08 pm

They have the form. Just bring the money to pay for the service. And your passport.

Post by **mak** » September 17, 2013, 2:12 pm

Fees for services:

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/schedule_fees.html

Post by **papaguido** » September 17, 2013, 3:06 pm

Jed wrote:Is there for a form for the Proof of Income Letter, or does one just type it up oneself?

If a form, got a link?

(I think I ask this every year ... and think it's just a statement one types up, right?)

Yes there is. Go to the following link...there are 2 choices. The second choice (online version) didn't work for me by the directions stated, but it did work by downloading the PDF file first and then filling the required info.

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service/no ... vices.html

Post by **Jed** » September 17, 2013, 4:24 pm

Many thanks everyone, especially Papa G.

Downloaded the affidavit, and it can be completed with a keyboard but it's a little tricky finding the T(ext) tool, etc.

Probably best to link to Embassy site in case the form changes:

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/ ... tirees.pdf

Post by **FrazeeDK** » September 17, 2013, 6:52 pm

Did you know... That the U.S. Department of State collected over 3.1 billion dollars in visa fees last year??
Here's what they did with them; http://diplopundit.files.wordpress.com/ ... -17-pm.png

Post by **Jed** » September 17, 2013, 7:04 pm

A lot of $$$ for sure. I don't think I've ever seen an increase like they made to add new pages into one's passport: from FREE to $82 ... I mean, what? No point messing around with anything less, eh?