Beyond routine renewals, Thailand passport services cover emergency travel documents, replacements for lost or damaged passports, corrections to personal details, children’s passport transitions, and embassy support for Thai citizens abroad. This guide explains which service you need, the documents to prepare, typical timelines, and differences in procedures for residents and citizens.
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Thai diplomatic missions provide non-standard passport services designed for emergencies or special administration. These include emergency travel documents, replacement passports, corrections to personal data, issuing passports for minors, and legal nationality confirmations when needed.
Thai citizens who lose their passport abroad or require urgent travel can obtain a temporary travel document from Thai embassies/consulates. This is valid for limited periods and usually intended for a single trip back to Thailand or to a location where a full passport can be issued.
Lost or damaged passports can be replaced. Procedures vary depending on whether the event occurred inside or outside Thailand and whether you are a Thai citizen or a resident.
Corrections to name, date of birth, or other biodata are made with supporting official documents. Usually, primary records (Thai ID or family registry) must be updated before corrections are made on passports.
Minors have stricter rules. When a child reaches the age for adult status per Thai regulations, a new adult passport must be issued.
For special legal or administrative cases (inheritance, diplomatic status, or nationality queries), the Ministry can provide formal confirmations, often requiring legal support.
| Service | Must-Have Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Travel Document | Police report (if theft), Thai ID copy, passport photo, embassy application | Short-term one-way travel; embassy issues |
| Replacement (Lost/Damaged) | Thai ID, proof of nationality, passport photo, local police report (if abroad) | Thai passport office or embassy handles depending on location |
| Correction of details | Birth certificate, marriage/divorce papers, court document | Synchronise Thai ID first in many cases |
| Child passport | Child birth certificate, parents’ IDs, consent form, photos | Additional custody documents if required |
| Nationality verification | Family registry, citizenship certificate, legal documents | Case-by-case processing times |
| Service | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Emergency Travel Document | 24–72 hours (mission-dependent) |
| Replacement Passport (within Thailand) | 3–10 working days |
| Replacement Passport (abroad) | 2–4 weeks (including embassy coordination) |
| Corrections | 2–6 weeks depending on verification |
| Child → Adult Transfer | 2–4 weeks |
Variable — embassy fees + administrative costs. Expect to pay for processing and courier services.
Passport office fees apply; expedited processing usually costs extra.
Minimal administrative fees; legal documents may cost extra.
Same base fee as standard passport issues; extra fees possible for express service.
Case-dependent; legalisation, translation and court fees may apply.
If your passport is lost or stolen while traveling:
Contact the nearest Thai embassy or consulate. You typically need a police report, Thai ID (or copy), passport photo, and travel details for the mission to issue a temporary document.
Some processes can start online via the Thai passport portal, but lost/stolen replacements often require in-person verification at a passport office or embassy.
Thai national registry, family book, or citizenship certificate. Expatriates’ home country documents are used only for residency-related services.
While not always required for domestic replacement, it is recommended and often needed for international verification.
Corrections typically take 2–6 weeks, depending on documentation and legalisation requirements.
Yes — Thai missions assist both citizens and residents, but procedures differ: residents may need to contact their home country embassy for passport replacement while the Thai mission helps with local coordination or safe return.