Thailand Passport Guide
Thai passports are issued by the Consular Department (กรมการกงสุล), Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This guide covers the fees, the same-day express option, EMS delivery and how collection works. Verified against the Consular Department fee and delivery page, October 2026.
The 15-second answer
An ordinary passport is 1,000 baht for the 5-year book or 1,500 baht for the 10-year book, at every office. A same-day express service costs 3,000 / 3,500 baht if the application is made before 11:00. Postal delivery by EMS is 40 baht.
Who issues it and where to apply
Passports are issued by the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ordinary applications are accepted at every office. The express service, which produces the book on the same day, is offered at every office for applications made before 11:00, but the book is collected at the Consular Department.
Fees and service time
| Service | 5-year book | 10-year book | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | 1,000 baht | 1,500 baht | Every office |
| Express (same day) | 3,000 baht | 3,500 baht | Every office, apply before 11:00; collect at the Consular Department |
Postal delivery (EMS)
If you choose postal delivery, the fee is 40 baht by EMS:
- Bangkok and its vicinity: within 2–3 working days.
- Other provinces: within 3–5 working days.
Delivery time is counted from the date the application is filed. Someone must be at the delivery address to receive the passport; if the post is returned, you must contact the Consular Department in Bangkok to collect it yourself, or pay the postal service again to have it redelivered.
Collecting the passport
- Collecting it yourself (at the Consular Department): bring the original passport receipt and your original ID card.
- Authorised collection: bring the original receipt that states the authorisation, a signed copy of the authorising person’s ID card, and the original ID card of the person collecting.
- Postal return if nobody is present: you must collect it in person at the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangkok, or pay the postal service again for a second delivery.
Important time limits
- Passport fees that have been paid are not refunded in any case.
- You cannot collect the passport before the date stated on the receipt.
- The Consular Department reserves the right to destroy the passport if you do not contact them or collect it within 90 days.
The photo
The Consular Department does not publish a downloadable photo size on this fee page; passport photos are normally taken on site at the office as part of the application. If you want to prepare a compliant image in advance, use the free passport photo checker, and see the full photo size chart for the common formats.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Thai passport cost?
An ordinary passport is 1,000 baht for the 5-year book and 1,500 baht for the 10-year book, accepted at every office.
Can I get a Thai passport the same day?
Yes, with the express service (performed before 11:00): 3,000 baht for the 5-year book and 3,500 baht for the 10-year book, with the book collected at the Consular Department.
How long does postal delivery take?
EMS delivery costs 40 baht: within 2–3 working days for Bangkok and its vicinity, and within 3–5 working days for other provinces, counted from the date the application is filed.
Can someone else collect my passport for me?
Yes, if they bring the original receipt that states the authorisation, a signed copy of your ID card, and their own original ID card.
What happens if I do not collect my passport?
The Consular Department reserves the right to destroy a passport if you do not contact them or collect it within 90 days.
Are passport fees refundable?
No. Passport fees that have been paid are not refunded under any circumstances, and you cannot collect the book before the date stated on the receipt.
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Source note: the issuing department, the ordinary fees (1,000 baht for the 5-year book and 1,500 baht for the 10-year book at every office), the same-day express fees (3,000 / 3,500 baht, applied before 11:00, collected at the Consular Department), the EMS delivery fee and times (40 baht; 2–3 working days for Bangkok and its vicinity, 3–5 working days for other provinces, counted from the application date), the three collection cases, the no-refund rule, the no-early-collection rule and the 90-day destruction rule are from the Consular Department page consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice (fee, production time and delivery of passports), last updated 11 March 2024, checked October 2026.