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The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to inform you of the location for the scheduled consular outreach visit Khon Kaen on July 17, 2015
Consular staff will be available to provide services on July 17, 2015 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 pm at the:
Centara Hotel & Convention Centre
999 Moo 4 Prachasamosorn Road, Khon Kaen 4000, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 4320 9888
Website: www.centarahotelsresorts.com
The following consular services are available during our outreach visits:
•Passport renewal applications ($110.00 or Baht 3,630.00 for adult passports, and $105.00 or Baht 3,465.00 for a child’s passport). There are two options for obtaining your new passport; (a) The mail back option: There will be prepaid Thailand Post envelopes (costing Baht 80.00) available for purchase if you wish to have your passport mailed back to you. Please note your current passport MUST be submitted to the consular officer if you will be requesting this option. (b) Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok and be sure to bring your current passport. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf. Choosing this option will allow you to hold your passport until you pick up your new passport at the Embassy.
Passport applications for minors under 16 years of age require the minor and both parents/legal guardians to appear in person. Please refer to http://www.travel.state.gov/passport /get/minors/minors_834.html for more information on the requirements to apply for a passport for a minor.
•First-time adult passport applications and passport applications for a lost or stolen passport ($135.00 or Baht 4,455.00). In the case of a lost or stolen passport, be sure to bring the original and a copy of the police report, and any copies of the lost or stolen passport that were made prior to its loss. There are two options for obtaining your new passport; (a) The mail back option: There will be prepaid Thailand Post envelopes (costing Baht 80.00) available for purchase if you wish to have your passport mailed to you. Please note that your current passport MUST be submitted to the consular officer if you will be requesting this option for a first-time adult passport. (b) Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok and be sure to bring your current passport if applicable. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf.
•Notarial Services and Certified Copies ($50.00 or Baht 1,650.00). This includes income affidavits for retirees in Thailand.
•Extra visa pages ($82 or Baht 2,706.00). Note: we can accept applications, but the passports will have to be brought back to the Embassy for final processing. There are two options for receiving your passport back. (a) The mail back option: There will be prepaid Thailand Post envelopes (costing Baht 80.00) available for purchase if you wish to have your passport mailed back to you. (b) Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf.
•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 more 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 [email protected] or call the American Citizen Services Unit at 02-205-4049. Also, please follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.
Consular staff will be available to provide services on July 17, 2015 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 pm at the:
Centara Hotel & Convention Centre
999 Moo 4 Prachasamosorn Road, Khon Kaen 4000, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 4320 9888
Website: www.centarahotelsresorts.com
The following consular services are available during our outreach visits:
•Passport renewal applications ($110.00 or Baht 3,630.00 for adult passports, and $105.00 or Baht 3,465.00 for a child’s passport). There are two options for obtaining your new passport; (a) The mail back option: There will be prepaid Thailand Post envelopes (costing Baht 80.00) available for purchase if you wish to have your passport mailed back to you. Please note your current passport MUST be submitted to the consular officer if you will be requesting this option. (b) Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok and be sure to bring your current passport. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf. Choosing this option will allow you to hold your passport until you pick up your new passport at the Embassy.
Passport applications for minors under 16 years of age require the minor and both parents/legal guardians to appear in person. Please refer to http://www.travel.state.gov/passport /get/minors/minors_834.html for more information on the requirements to apply for a passport for a minor.
•First-time adult passport applications and passport applications for a lost or stolen passport ($135.00 or Baht 4,455.00). In the case of a lost or stolen passport, be sure to bring the original and a copy of the police report, and any copies of the lost or stolen passport that were made prior to its loss. There are two options for obtaining your new passport; (a) The mail back option: There will be prepaid Thailand Post envelopes (costing Baht 80.00) available for purchase if you wish to have your passport mailed to you. Please note that your current passport MUST be submitted to the consular officer if you will be requesting this option for a first-time adult passport. (b) Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok and be sure to bring your current passport if applicable. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf.
•Notarial Services and Certified Copies ($50.00 or Baht 1,650.00). This includes income affidavits for retirees in Thailand.
•Extra visa pages ($82 or Baht 2,706.00). Note: we can accept applications, but the passports will have to be brought back to the Embassy for final processing. There are two options for receiving your passport back. (a) The mail back option: There will be prepaid Thailand Post envelopes (costing Baht 80.00) available for purchase if you wish to have your passport mailed back to you. (b) Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf.
•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 more 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 [email protected] or call the American Citizen Services Unit at 02-205-4049. Also, please follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.
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THANKS
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Next Outreach Friday, Oct. 16.
This is the last year for extra pages.
· After December 31, 2015, the Department of State will no longer add extra visa pages to U.S. passports.
New 52 page passport $110.
Or 52 page passport plus 24 x 1 extra pages (total 76 pages). $110 + $82.
Or 52 page passport plus 24 x 2 extra pages (total 100 pages), $110 + $82. They give you the second bundle free.
Or 52 page passport plus 24 x 3 extra pages (total 124 pages). $110 + $ 82 + $82.
This is the last year for extra pages.
· After December 31, 2015, the Department of State will no longer add extra visa pages to U.S. passports.
New 52 page passport $110.
Or 52 page passport plus 24 x 1 extra pages (total 76 pages). $110 + $82.
Or 52 page passport plus 24 x 2 extra pages (total 100 pages), $110 + $82. They give you the second bundle free.
Or 52 page passport plus 24 x 3 extra pages (total 124 pages). $110 + $ 82 + $82.
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I wonder if you don't travel out of Country how many pages do you need?
In my case I have nine years to go so I might need more then I have now.
Just a wild guess ten pages if you don't travel out of the country
I guess if your an out country worker 52 pages might not be enough over a ten year priod. What would you do get another new Passport?
In my case I have nine years to go so I might need more then I have now.
Just a wild guess ten pages if you don't travel out of the country
I guess if your an out country worker 52 pages might not be enough over a ten year priod. What would you do get another new Passport?
I reserve the right to be wrong, mispell words type badly. leave words out of sentences because my mind works faster then my fingers. To be an OLD GIT I've earned it
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Yes. Starting in 2016, when you have no pages left, you have to get a new passport.
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I count 6 different stamps squeezed onto one page from my last retirement visa extension. So a page per year should cover you unless the IO decides to add another stamp in the mix (and remember that you can't use the last couple of pages). Just to be safe you might want to consider getting extra pages added while you still can.bumper wrote:I wonder if you don't travel out of Country how many pages do you need?
In my case I have nine years to go so I might need more then I have now.
Just a wild guess ten pages if you don't travel out of the country?
Yep. That's the only option now.bumper wrote:I guess if your an out country worker 52 pages might not be enough over a ten year priod. What would you do get another new Passport?
UFF DA!
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Has anyone heard where the Outreach will be held and what times they will be available. Nothing on the US Embassy website as I can see so far.
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ACS will send a notice 2 weeks prior to the event. They last held it at the Centara, 8-12, so I presume it will remain the same.
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An ex-pat in the Land of Smile
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Jello wrote:I count 6 different stamps squeezed onto one page from my last retirement visa extension. So a page per year should cover you unless the IO decides to add another stamp in the mix (and remember that you can't use the last couple of pages). Just to be safe you might want to consider getting extra pages added while you still can.bumper wrote:I wonder if you don't travel out of Country how many pages do you need?
In my case I have nine years to go so I might need more then I have now.
Just a wild guess ten pages if you don't travel out of the country?
Yep. That's the only option now.bumper wrote:I guess if your an out country worker 52 pages might not be enough over a ten year priod. What would you do get another new Passport?
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Message for U.S. Citizens
October 8, 2015
U.S. Embassy Bangkok
Consular Outreach: Udorn / Udon Thani
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udorn / Udon Thani on October 16, 2015 from 8:00 AM – Noon at the:
Centara Hotel & Convention Center Udon Thani
277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road
CentralPlaza Udonthani
Amphur Muang, Udon Thani
04-234-3555
http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centara/cud/
The following consular services will be available during our outreach visit. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary.
PASSPORT SERVICES:
Renewal of adult passports ($110 / 3,960 TBH – exact change required)
Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports ($105 / 3,780 THB – exact change required) – IMPORTANT: The child and both parents must appear in person.
Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports ($135 / 4,860 THB – exact change required)
Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports ($105 / 3,780 THB – exact change required) IMPORTANT: The child and both parents must appear in person.
Addition of extra visa pages ($82 / 2,952 THB – exact change required) – IMPORTANT: Our staff must take your passport to Bangkok for processing and will return it to you in person or by mail (see below). This service will be discontinued worldwide on December 31, 2015. After that date, when you run out of visa pages, you must replace the passport.
IMPORTANT: There are two ways to receive your new passport:
1.) IN PERSON: Come to our office in Bangkok (or send a representative on your behalf) during our appointment hours (M-F from 7:30-11 AM or 1-2 PM, except Thursday afternoons, holidays, and the last Friday of every month), but no appointment is necessary. Present your old passport for cancelation and collect your new passport.
2.) BY MAIL: Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach for 80 THB (exact change required). If you select this option, our staff will take your current passport to Bangkok, cancel it when the new passport arrives, and mail both passports to you at the same time.
NOTARIAL SERVICES
Income Affidavits (for retirees) and other affidavits ($50 / 1,800 THB – exact change required)
SOCIAL SECURITY, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND OTHER FEDERAL BENEFITS QUESTIONS
Limited services available—We will attempt to answer questions and provide necessary forms
CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS
Please see http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service.html for more information. Send questions to [email protected] or call 02-205-4049. Follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.
October 8, 2015
U.S. Embassy Bangkok
Consular Outreach: Udorn / Udon Thani
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udorn / Udon Thani on October 16, 2015 from 8:00 AM – Noon at the:
Centara Hotel & Convention Center Udon Thani
277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road
CentralPlaza Udonthani
Amphur Muang, Udon Thani
04-234-3555
http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centara/cud/
The following consular services will be available during our outreach visit. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary.
PASSPORT SERVICES:
Renewal of adult passports ($110 / 3,960 TBH – exact change required)
Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports ($105 / 3,780 THB – exact change required) – IMPORTANT: The child and both parents must appear in person.
Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports ($135 / 4,860 THB – exact change required)
Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports ($105 / 3,780 THB – exact change required) IMPORTANT: The child and both parents must appear in person.
Addition of extra visa pages ($82 / 2,952 THB – exact change required) – IMPORTANT: Our staff must take your passport to Bangkok for processing and will return it to you in person or by mail (see below). This service will be discontinued worldwide on December 31, 2015. After that date, when you run out of visa pages, you must replace the passport.
IMPORTANT: There are two ways to receive your new passport:
1.) IN PERSON: Come to our office in Bangkok (or send a representative on your behalf) during our appointment hours (M-F from 7:30-11 AM or 1-2 PM, except Thursday afternoons, holidays, and the last Friday of every month), but no appointment is necessary. Present your old passport for cancelation and collect your new passport.
2.) BY MAIL: Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach for 80 THB (exact change required). If you select this option, our staff will take your current passport to Bangkok, cancel it when the new passport arrives, and mail both passports to you at the same time.
NOTARIAL SERVICES
Income Affidavits (for retirees) and other affidavits ($50 / 1,800 THB – exact change required)
SOCIAL SECURITY, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND OTHER FEDERAL BENEFITS QUESTIONS
Limited services available—We will attempt to answer questions and provide necessary forms
CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS
Please see http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service.html for more information. Send questions to [email protected] or call 02-205-4049. Follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.
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ACS Outreach Friday, October 16, 2015, 0800 - 1200 hours, Centara Hotel.
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Anyone know if they accept credit cards for payment during the outreach visits?
UFF DA!
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Jello wrote:Anyone know if they accept credit cards for payment during the outreach visits?
No indication from their advance email:
Message for U.S. Citizens
October 8, 2015
U.S. Embassy Bangkok
Consular Outreach: Udorn / Udon Thani
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udorn / Udon Thani on October 16, 2015 from 8:00 AM – Noon at the:
Centara Hotel & Convention Center Udon Thani
277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road
CentralPlaza Udonthani
Amphur Muang, Udon Thani
04-234-3555
http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centara/cud/
The following consular services will be available during our outreach visit. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary.
PASSPORT SERVICES:
Renewal of adult passports ($110 / 3,960 TBH – exact change required)
Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports ($105 / 3,780 THB – exact change required) – IMPORTANT: The child and both parents must appear in person.
Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports ($135 / 4,860 THB – exact change required)
Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports ($105 / 3,780 THB – exact change required) IMPORTANT: The child and both parents must appear in person.
Addition of extra visa pages ($82 / 2,952 THB – exact change required) – IMPORTANT: Our staff must take your passport to Bangkok for processing and will return it to you in person or by mail (see below). This service will be discontinued worldwide on December 31, 2015. After that date, when you run out of visa pages, you must replace the passport.
IMPORTANT: There are two ways to receive your new passport:
1.) IN PERSON: Come to our office in Bangkok (or send a representative on your behalf) during our appointment hours (M-F from 7:30-11 AM or 1-2 PM, except Thursday afternoons, holidays, and the last Friday of every month), but no appointment is necessary. Present your old passport for cancelation and collect your new passport.
2.) BY MAIL: Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach for 80 THB (exact change required). If you select this option, our staff will take your current passport to Bangkok, cancel it when the new passport arrives, and mail both passports to you at the same time.
NOTARIAL SERVICES
Income Affidavits (for retirees) and other affidavits ($50 / 1,800 THB – exact change required)
SOCIAL SECURITY, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND OTHER FEDERAL BENEFITS QUESTIONS
Limited services available—We will attempt to answer questions and provide necessary forms
CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS
Please see http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service.html for more information. Send questions to [email protected] or call 02-205-4049. Follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.
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I believe they only accept USD and/or THB. They also prefer exact change whenever possible.
An ex-pat in the Land of Smile
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Hi,
Thanks for keeping this ACS thread activeand useful. I'll be there on the 16th bright & early.
My passport went through my washing machine.
But most of the ink on all the stamps & signatures remained legible enough to pass muster during 2 consecutive 90 day reports. No complaint from Udon.
But, as my visa consultant in Thailand has noted, I'm out of pages, and should try for a new passport, or more pages, before submitting papers to renew (in November) my yearly Non-O [basis of child born in Thailand] which expires in December.
She notes the damage is still significant enough that officials in BKK might still raise an issue.
Question #1:
Based on the above info, -do I apply for a new passport, or simply ask for more pages?
I can post a photo here of the visa page in my passport, with name redacted, if it's worth having a look at the "damage" in question.
I'd prefer a new passport, but will ACS view it the same way? I'd rather not have issues when renewing as since the recent shift in government has seen ever tighter scrutiny across the board.
Question #2
When they cancel your old passport and mail it back to you with the new passport, does Thai immigration know what to do? How to process (carry over) your existing Thai Non-O visa and it's related extensions into your new passport?
Or does it trigger the need for an entirely new visa?
Please, no need for debates re: what a "visa" or an "extension" is, just looking for answers e.g. "yes they'll carry it over", or "no they won't, you have to start over again".
Any advice much appreciated.
Thanks for keeping this ACS thread activeand useful. I'll be there on the 16th bright & early.
My passport went through my washing machine.
But most of the ink on all the stamps & signatures remained legible enough to pass muster during 2 consecutive 90 day reports. No complaint from Udon.
But, as my visa consultant in Thailand has noted, I'm out of pages, and should try for a new passport, or more pages, before submitting papers to renew (in November) my yearly Non-O [basis of child born in Thailand] which expires in December.
She notes the damage is still significant enough that officials in BKK might still raise an issue.
Question #1:
Based on the above info, -do I apply for a new passport, or simply ask for more pages?
I can post a photo here of the visa page in my passport, with name redacted, if it's worth having a look at the "damage" in question.
I'd prefer a new passport, but will ACS view it the same way? I'd rather not have issues when renewing as since the recent shift in government has seen ever tighter scrutiny across the board.
Question #2
When they cancel your old passport and mail it back to you with the new passport, does Thai immigration know what to do? How to process (carry over) your existing Thai Non-O visa and it's related extensions into your new passport?
Or does it trigger the need for an entirely new visa?
Please, no need for debates re: what a "visa" or an "extension" is, just looking for answers e.g. "yes they'll carry it over", or "no they won't, you have to start over again".
Any advice much appreciated.
Check out: https://twitter.com/hashtag/trumplies
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Answer to #2...no need for a new visa, immigration transfers the information/data from your visa and extension in the old passport to the new passport. There's an unofficial fee of 500bt. When you receive your passports there should be a letter included from ACS addressed to immigration. Don't recall what's stated in the letter, but something along the lines that you were issued a new passport.jimjay wrote:Hi,
Thanks for keeping this ACS thread activeand useful. I'll be there on the 16th bright & early.
My passport went through my washing machine.
But most of the ink on all the stamps & signatures remained legible enough to pass muster during 2 consecutive 90 day reports. No complaint from Udon.
But, as my visa consultant in Thailand has noted, I'm out of pages, and should try for a new passport, or more pages, before submitting papers to renew (in November) my yearly Non-O [basis of child born in Thailand] which expires in December.
She notes the damage is still significant enough that officials in BKK might still raise an issue.
Question #1:
Based on the above info, -do I apply for a new passport, or simply ask for more pages?
I can post a photo here of the visa page in my passport, with name redacted, if it's worth having a look at the "damage" in question.
I'd prefer a new passport, but will ACS view it the same way? I'd rather not have issues when renewing as since the recent shift in government has seen ever tighter scrutiny across the board.
Question #2
When they cancel your old passport and mail it back to you with the new passport, does Thai immigration know what to do? How to process (carry over) your existing Thai Non-O visa and it's related extensions into your new passport?
Or does it trigger the need for an entirely new visa?
Please, no need for debates re: what a "visa" or an "extension" is, just looking for answers e.g. "yes they'll carry it over", or "no they won't, you have to start over again".
Any advice much appreciated.
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Thanks for that Papaguido much appreciated. That solves quetion #2. If anyone's got an idea on question #1, that would make for an easier Friday.papaguido wrote:Answer to #2...no need for a new visa, immigration transfers the information/data from your visa and extension in the old passport to the new passport. There's an unofficial fee of 500bt. When you receive your passports there should be a letter included from ACS addressed to immigration. Don't recall what's stated in the letter, but something along the lines that you were issued a new passport.jimjay wrote:Hi,
Thanks for keeping this ACS thread activeand useful. I'll be there on the 16th bright & early.
My passport went through my washing machine.
But most of the ink on all the stamps & signatures remained legible enough to pass muster during 2 consecutive 90 day reports. No complaint from Udon.
But, as my visa consultant in Thailand has noted, I'm out of pages, and should try for a new passport, or more pages, before submitting papers to renew (in November) my yearly Non-O [basis of child born in Thailand] which expires in December.
She notes the damage is still significant enough that officials in BKK might still raise an issue.
Question #1:
Based on the above info, -do I apply for a new passport, or simply ask for more pages?
I can post a photo here of the visa page in my passport, with name redacted, if it's worth having a look at the "damage" in question.
I'd prefer a new passport, but will ACS view it the same way? I'd rather not have issues when renewing as since the recent shift in government has seen ever tighter scrutiny across the board.
Question #2
When they cancel your old passport and mail it back to you with the new passport, does Thai immigration know what to do? How to process (carry over) your existing Thai Non-O visa and it's related extensions into your new passport?
Or does it trigger the need for an entirely new visa?
Please, no need for debates re: what a "visa" or an "extension" is, just looking for answers e.g. "yes they'll carry it over", or "no they won't, you have to start over again".
Any advice much appreciated.
Check out: https://twitter.com/hashtag/trumplies
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You can apply for a new passport whether your old passport is damaged or not. Just bring the money, the old passport and a passport photo. It's easier to fill out the form online, print it and bring that; however, you can fill out the form on site.
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Our daughter had a damaged passport many years ago. She was almost refused entry into Thailand and sent packing on the next flight out. Given the concerns over security these days, I'd pay the $110 and get a new one and be done with it.