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I need to have something notarized here in Thailand for use in the U.S. Is the U.S. embassy the only option I have?
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Undaunted wrote: Sat May 11, 2019 7:08 pm I need to have something notarized here in Thailand for use in the U.S. Is the U.S. embassy the only option I have?
I believe so. I do know if you need a legal document notarized, the embassy is the only acceptable notary unless who the recipient of your document will allow other options. I know of no American notaries in Thailand other than the embassy.
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Thanks but I dread going to BKK. I wonder the next time they will be in Pattaya?
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Undaunted wrote: Sat May 11, 2019 9:24 pm Thanks but I dread going to BKK. I wonder the next time they will be in Pattaya?
I'm afraid you'll have to go to BKK. They don't do Outreaches anymore, probably because most people who went to the Outreaches were there to get the proof-of-income affidavit.

Don't forget - you must make an appointment with the embassy or they won't even let you in at all.

See: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-se ... pointment/

Appointment for BKK: https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/defaul ... &appcode=1

Appointment for Chiang Mai: https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/defaul ... &appcode=1


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When renewing a minor passport please be advised that both parents and minor children under 16 years old will need to appear at the Embassy. https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-se ... ort-renew/
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Gaybutton wrote: Sun May 12, 2019 5:56 am
Undaunted wrote: Sat May 11, 2019 9:24 pm Thanks but I dread going to BKK. I wonder the next time they will be in Pattaya?
I'm afraid you'll have to go to BKK. They don't do Outreaches anymore, probably because most people who went to the Outreaches were there to get the proof-of-income affidavit.
What the fuck do they do :?:
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Undaunted wrote: Sun May 12, 2019 7:15 am What the fuck do they do :?:
What bothers me is what they won't do. I can understand why they wouldn't do this at an Outreach, but I still see no reason why if people go to the embassy for the proof-of-income affidavit and bring along the same evidence they would show to immigration, the embassy says they can't verify the income. Well, why not?

I also think charging US $50 per notary seal is outrageous. I can understand charging a nominal fee, but why so much?
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Undaunted,

I'm sure you've already thought of this, but in case you haven't, you may want to contact the receiving party (organization) in the U.S, and ask them if they will accept your document with a Thailand notary stamp or not. If so, you can get this done at your bank. If not, then spend a night on-the-town in BKK and at least get rewarded for the journey.
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Dodger wrote: Sun May 12, 2019 2:47 pm Undaunted,

I'm sure you've already thought of this, but in case you haven't, you may want to contact the receiving party (organization) in the U.S, and ask them if they will accept your document with a Thailand notary stamp or not. If so, you can get this done at your bank. If not, then spend a night on-the-town in BKK and at least get rewarded for the journey.
A good idea and if they will not accept a local notary, likewise the suggestion re staying one night in Bangkok. The few times I have had to go to ACS at the Embassy in Bangkok, I have left early morning and returned in afternoon. But, since I always leave early with plenty of time to make the appointment in the event of traffic delays, I usually end up having to wait outside as I get there a bit too early - they will not let you enter until 15 minutes before your appointment time. Thus spending the night not too far away, you should be able to arrive at a time that you can go right in or only have a few minutes wait.
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