Children born in the United States who are applying for the first Thai passport must first apply for a Thai Birth Certificate through the Consular Section of the Royal Thai Consulate General. After obtaining the Thai Birth Certificate, they can then apply for a Thai passport. Click here to learn more about the process of obtaining a Thai Birth Certificate.

After receiving the Thai Birth Certificate, it is advised to proceed with the process of adding your child's name to the Thai house registration at the district office or the district chief's office where you have your permanent residence in Thailand. This registration will provide your child with a 13-digit Thai national identification number, which is essential for future passport applications. Parents can either complete this registration themselves or grant power of attorney to another person to do it on their behalf. Click here to learn more about certifying signatures in a power of attorney document.

Parents who bring their child born in the United States to apply for a second passport must have already completed the process of adding their child's name to the Thai house registration. This is essential for the child to have a 13-digit Thai national identification number. Failure to complete this process will result in the inability to apply for a second passport.

Parents can contact the district office or the district chief's office where they have their permanent residence in Thailand to complete the procedure of adding their child's name to the Thai house registration. They should then bring the house registration with the child's name added as a supporting document when applying for the second passport. Parents can either complete this registration themselves or grant power of attorney to another person to do it on their behalf. Click here to learn more about certifying signatures in a power of attorney document

The applicant is advised to make an appointment online before coming to the consular office, Royal Thai Consulate -General,Chicago or the Mobile Consular Units, as biological data must be collected (photo, retinal scan, and fingerprints). This is because you will receive a confirmation email instantly from the automated response system upon successfully scheduling an appointment. In the email, the date and time of your selected appointment will be specified, along with a checklist of the documents you need to bring on the day of your service request. This is to facilitate your document preparation and avoid long waiting times for service or even the possibility of not being able to obtain a passport. Additionally, the officers will provide service to individuals with advance appointments before serving those without appointments.

When the appointment is confirmed and you have the date and time that you can come to submit your application, please prepare the documents and arrive at the address below.

1. A Passport Application Form (which can be filled out in the Passport Appointment system)

2. A Thai Birth Certificate (if you never had the Thai Birth Certificate, please proceed to apply for it first). Click here to find additional information

3. A Thai House Registration indicating the applicant's first name, last name, and 13-digit identification number (except for the applicant who obtains the first passport and was born in the United States) 

4. A Marriage certificate/child custody certificate (Form Por. Kor. 14) or parents' divorce certificate.

5. Passports fee paid by Money Order or Cashier’s Check made payable to "Royal Thai Consulate - General, Chicago"  (cash, personal checks, and credit cards are NOT accepted)

• (For the 5 year E-passport) Fees 37 USD

6. 32 USD in cash for postage fees.

1. A Passport Application Form (which can be filled out in the Passport Appointment system)

2. A Thai Birth Certificate (if you never had the Thai Birth Certificate, please proceed to apply for it first). Click here to find additional information

3. An original of a valid Thai ID card (if minors have not had an identification card yet, they must provide the household registration and proof of education, such as a student ID or documents indicating that they are currently studying in the United States, except when applying for the first passport). 

4. An original of a current passport

5. A Marriage certificate/child custody certificate (Form Por. Kor. 14) or parents' divorce certificate

6. Passports fee paid by Money Order or Cashier’s Check made payable to "Royal Thai Consulate - General, Chicago" (cash, personal checks, and credit cards are NOT accepted)

• (For the 5 year E-passport) Fees 37 USD

7. 32 USD in cash for postage fees

Note:

• Parents must present themselves to the officers to give their consent to issue a passport for their child.
• A Thai House Registration, marriage certificate/child custody certificate (Form Por. Kor. 14), or parents' divorce certificate can be substituted with a photocopy if you do not wish to submit the original document.
• If the parents are unable to come and provide their consent for the minor to obtain a passport in front of the officers, the parents must sign a consent form in person with the officer, or they must provide a Power of Attorney and Consent which was signed in front of a Notary Public to certify the signatures of the parents. In the event that the parents are divorced, the parent with legal custody shall sign the consent letter. 
• Please refer to the details of issuing a power of attorney and consent for minors under 15 years old traveling abroad and obtaining a passport (click here)
• Please refer to the details of issuing a power of attorney and consent for minors over 15 years old traveling abroad and obtaining a passport (click here)