Replacement of a lost/damaged passport

A passport lost, damaged or destroyed in Thailand can be replaced. The applicant will be required to execute an affidavit explaining the circumstances under which such loss, damage or destruction of the passport occurred. A 15-day waiting period commencing on the date of acceptance of the application is enforced to allow time for verification and possible recovery of lost passport, and for the Department of Foreign Affairs to notify its foreign service posts, concerned government agencies, and the diplomatic or consular corps about the cancellation of the passport reported lost, damaged or destroyed.

The requirements for the application for replacement passport are as follows:

1. Affidavit of Loss or Destruction duly notarized;
2. Application form duly accomplished; 
3. Three (3) color ID pictures; 
4. Payment of processing fee and, 
5. Fifteen-day waiting period for lost passport.

Note: In case of lost passport, original copy and photocopy of the Thai Police Report with English translation are also required. Kindly note that the Embassy does not offer photocopying services.