How to apply for an e-passport?
The applicant needs to come personally to the passport offices designated in the area for the collection of biometric data. The Passport Division processes passport applications through the Department of Consular Affairs, Chaengwattana Rd and at the 3 temporary passport offices in Bangkok (Bangna, Pinklao and Thailand’s Overseas Employment Service Center). The service is available outside Bangkok through the temporary passport offices designated in Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, Songkla, Ubon Ratchathani, Surat Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima or Yala. The usual processing time is 2 days excluding the application day. Here are the steps to follow: In the office, the applicant needs to present a valid Thai Citizenship Identification Card to the receptionist and if the Identification Card he possess does not have a 13-digit Personal Number, he has to bring a House Registration with other official documents. • He will need to take a queue number and fill up the necessary information. Afterwards, the biom
