American Consular Outreach Service

[Pablo]

Anyone do a "Bank Draft" ?

Needed to go to Ngee Soon today out pass the airport, figured Bank there would not be busy, which was correct. But the whole experience was a bad trip, Really put me off my day.

Ok, I should have known that I needed to fill out a slip for a draft, but wasn't thinking, so use to US banks.

Long story, but 20 or so mins. later walked out with a bank draft.

Oh by the way, does anyone know what a "Bank Draft" cost?

Later while shopping in Ngee Soon I decided to count my change, seems like I got a "free" bank draft plus 10 baht. On way out was thinking would check, but to many waiting. Think someones cash draw is going to be short. Or they were trying to make up for the trouble to get the dam draft. Got me.

Next time will use the main branch.

Yes, Got a Bank Draft @ 2 Nov 16, Main Branch Bangkok Bank, Clock Circle, 10 Baht, took about 10 minutes.

OOPS, there goes that 2, 50's stuck together. Guess I got 1, 2 many 20's back.

[mac]

Today is the day.

[mac]

Another successful Outreach. Thank you ACS. About 100 people were served. Ubon American Legion were on hand, thank you. Wardens Bill Brown, Al Fitchett, Burt Marohl, Gus Mackay were on hand. A few glitches with the bank drafts and the mailing bank draft.

[Loki]

Yes. a bIg THANKS to all who make it possible, saving us expats great expense and time to acquire necessary paperwork and service out the front door, instead of a long haul to Krung Thep embassy.

Just to add, cashier checks would not have been accepted, as I asked, since almost got one by mistake the day before, cancelled out and 'bank draft' issued. Only cost 10 baht at BKK Bank.

Also, drafts only accepted from banks listed. NO EXCEPTIONS.

[Pablo]

Don't know because of the Bank Drafts or not, but instead of spending an hour or so, this time it took about 10 mins. and so made me early for everything else on my list. :dance:

[Loki]

Really depends when you go. I'm always one of the last to arrive, after 1130 hrs, and rarely have someone in front of me. Most of any time there is me filling out the form.

[mac]

Renewal of passport by mail. (From the US Embassy website.)

You may renew your passport by mail and/or change the name on your passport if all the following are true about you most recent U. S. Passport:
•Is undamaged and can be submitted with your application
•Was issued when you were age 16 or older
•Was issued within the last 15 years
•Was issued in your current name or you would like to change your name due to marriage

If all the above statements are true, please follow these instructions:
1.Documents to submit: •Your most recent passport and one photocopy of the passport personal data page
•One passport photograph, 2in x 2in (5cm x 5cm) set against a white background, taken in the last six months. No eyeglasses allowed in passport photos.
For specific photo instructions, please refer to the website: http://travel.state.gov/content/passpor" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... mples.html
NOTE: Photos that do not meet these requirements will be rejected.
•Completed and signed Form DS-82. -The form must be completed electronically and printed. A form completed by hand could delay processing times. Make sure to provide a valid e-mail address and local contact number on the application form. https://travel.state.gov/content/passpo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... forms.html

•If your name has changed via marriage, please provide your original marriage certificate.*‡
•Printed checklist (PDF 239KB) including full return address.

2.Method of payment: •The non-refundable application fee for an adult passport book renewal is $110 (+$30 if applying for a passport card as well) which must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT in THB. **All Bank Drafts must be: •Purchased from Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, or Siam Commercial Bank(SCB). •You do not need an account at the bank to purchase a bank draft.
•Kasikorn Bankcalls a “bank draft” a “Bill of Exchange.”

•Made out to “American Embassy Bangkok”
•In the exact amount of Thai Baht (THB) for your total services (i.e., both passport book and card if you are opening that)
•Must have been issued within the last six months.
•At the official embassy exchange rate posted on our website.
•You can show this to the bank:
ลูกค้าท่านนี้ต้องการซื้อแบงค์ดร๊าฟ(สกุลเงินบาทเท่านั้น)
ตามจำนวนเงินที่ระบุด้านหลังสั่งจ่ายถึง
“American Embassy Bangkok”
รบกวนช่วยอำนวยความสะดวกให้ด้วยค่ะ

•Delivery Service: You must purchase and submit a separate 100 THB bank draft to pay for a return envelope. Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.

Cashiers’ checks, personal checks, cash, credit or any other form of payment will not be accepted. DO NOT INCLUDE CASH WITH YOUR MAIL-IN APPLICATION.

3.Send your documents to the Embassy. There is no need to book an appointment for this type of application. Address all shipments to:

Passport-by-Mail Service
ACS/Consular Section,
U.S. Embassy,
95 Wireless Road,
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
•Sending services: You may send your application to the Embassy through Thai post (EMS or Register Service) or other courier services such as FedEx, DHL, or UPS. We suggest you choose a service that will provide you with a tracking number.
4.We will notify you by email when the new U.S. passport will be returned to you approximately three weeks after your application is received. •Using the separate 100THB Bank Draft to purchase a Pass Back envelope, the American Embassy will write the address you list on your checklist.
•The Embassy will then send you the expired U.S. passport (cancelled by the Embassy), the new U.S. passport, a letter to Thai Immigration to facilitate the transfer of your visa stamps, and if applicable, your original marriage certificate.


Note: Social Security number (SSN) is required for all passport applications. If you do not have a Social Security number, you must submit a signed and dated “Declaration of No Social Security Number.” (PDF 81KB) This document does not need to be notarized.

*If you have changed your name by any other means you are required to apply for the passport in person. Please book an appointment, please see ACS Appointment System.

**If you have marked for BOTH services (Passport Book and Card) on application, but Bank draft has issued for only one service. The other service will be automatically not issued. Please note the passport card will take one month longer to process. If you would like them returned to you separately please send a 200THB bank draft for the purchase of two return envelopes.

If you have urgent travel in less than two weeks, please visit our website and read about “Emergency Passports.”

[mac]

Next Khon Kaen Outreach Wednesday November 8.

[jetdoc]

Location?

[mac]

Pullman Hotel. 0800.