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American Embassy Consuler visit to Pattaya

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News you can use - News, Tips & TricksAmerican Citizen Warden Message from the American Citizen Services Section

We have several announcements from the American Citizens Services Section regarding upcoming consular outreaches, new passport fees and parental signature requirements and U.S. voting announcements

1. Upcoming consular service outreaches -- The Consular Section of the American Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to inform you of three upcoming Embassy consular visits to Phuket, Pattaya and Khon Kaen. Please mark your calendars!

Consular staff will be available to provide consular services at the following dates and locations:

Friday, March 7, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Phuket at the Graceland Hotel in Patong. Please look for signs in the hotel lobby pointing to the location of the outreach.

Friday, March 21, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Pattaya at the Amari Hotel. Please look for signs in the hotel lobby pointing to the location of the outreach.

Friday, March 28, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Khon Kaen at the Sofitel. Please look for signs in the hotel lobby pointing to the location of the outreach.

The following consular services will be available during our outreach visits:
* Passport renewal applications ($75.00 or 2550 baht for adult renewal passports, and $85 or 3060 baht for a child's passport)
* Notarial Services and Certified Copies ($30.00 or 1020 baht)
* Absentee ballot application and voting abroad information
* Social security, VA or other federal benefits question will be limited, but we will try to provide forms and answers
(Please note the new fees for passports and updated exchange rate and bring exact change!)
We can accept passport applications, but the passports will have to be brought back to the Embassy for final processing the next day. The passports will then have to be picked up in person (or by a friend upon presentation of a letter of authorization signed by the applicant) at the Embassy. We are working on finding a secure solution to mail passports back to applicants from outreaches. You can now have your passport mailed back to you if you apply at the embassy.
Additionally, Consular Reports of Birth cannot be processed during consular outreach trips.
If you have any questions, please e-mail: acsbkk@state.gov or call the American Citizen Services Unit at: 02-205-4049.

We look forward to seeing you in Phuket, Pattaya or Khon Kaen in March.

2. Increases to U.S. Passport Fees and New Parental Signature Requirements for U.S. Minors -- On February 1, 2008, the U.S. Government increased its fees for certain U.S. citizen passport services. For adult applicants renewing a regular passport, the total fee will increase to $75. For first-time applicants age 16 and over, the total fee will increase to $100. The fee for minors under 16 years of age will be $85.

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