Phone Number: |
66-2-205-4000 |
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E-Mail: |
visasbkk@state.gov ;
visasbkk2@state.gov
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Address: |
95 Wireless Road
Bangkok 10330
Thailand |
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Working Hours: |
Monday - Friday 8am-3pm |
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Best Contact Method: |
E-mail
http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/embassy/contactus/ |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
9-12 weeks; 4-8 weeks typical, but as of April 2008, the embassy has a backlog. |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
DS-230 Part I Application for Immigrant Visa & Alien Registration
DS-156 Non-Immigrant Visa Application (print application)
DS-156K Non-Immigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application
DS-157 Supplemental Visa Application
I-134 Affidavit of Support
BKK-MEI Medical Examination Instructions and Approved Medical Providers
DS-2053 Medical Examination for Immgrant or Refugee Applicant
DS-3024 Chest X-Ray and Classification Worksheet
DS-3025 Vaccination Documentation Worksheet
DS-3026 Medical History and Physical Examination Worksheet
Instructions Special Instructions for Thai Applicant
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
Appointment Letter and I-134... Special instructions
Order of Documents
Note: Just to prevent any confusion, "Optional Form 171" in this packet talks about having DS-230 PART 2 completed. If you are applying for a K1 Fiance visa you do not need this and it should not have been included in your packet if it was. Not sure why they even include this form for K1 visas.
Official statement from the embassy states,
"This form (DS-230 PART 2) is for immigrant visa applications, not fiancé visa." |
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Forms to Consulate? |
DS-230 Part I (unsigned)
2 passport photos
Copy of passport
Checklist
*Must be mailed to the IVU*
U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Consular Section
Attention: Immigrant Visa Unit
95 Wireless Road
Bangkok 10330
Thailand
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Other Forms (if any)? |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
No |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
2-5 days
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
2000 Baht Chiang Mai
2910 Baht Bangkok (BNH)
2450 Baht Bangkok (Bumrungrad)
4500 Baht with shots (immunization) at BNH as of July 2007*
8000 Baht with shots (immunization) at Bumrungrad Hospital as of March 2008*
Immunization costs vary based on age, gender, medical history and vaccination history. |
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List of doctors? |
Bangkok Nursing Home (BNH)
9/1 Convent Road, Silom, Bangkok
Tel. (02) 632-0550-60
Dr. Kessanee Oralsatheinrakul
Dr. Peter Comer
Dr. Irene Yin-ong Kiatkwankul
Bumrungrad Hospital
33 Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Soi Nana Nua), Bangkok
Tel. (02) 667-1000
Dr. Watcharaphong Sae-Chere
Dr. Prapaporn Phimphilai
Dr. Wiwat Wongsirisak
Dr. Suphawat Phanchet
Dr. Perapong Puyanont
CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai Ram Hospital
8 Boonruangrit Raod, Chiang Mai
Tel. (053) 224-851, 224-861
Dr. Kitti Ratdilokpanich
McCormick Hospital
133 Kaewnavarat Road, Chiang Mai
Tel. (053) 921-777
Dr. Uthai Jesadaporn
Dr. Arida Chandacham
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
2 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
4 hours |
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Vaccination requirements? |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Take the Skytrain from this hotel to the embassy's Skytrain stop which is only two or three stops from the hotel. You can e-mail the hotel for reservations WITHOUT credit card guarantee but don't abuse this arrangement. Contact the hotel if you must cancel your reservation. http://www.bangkokhotels.info/honey.htm Go to the website and then click on thier e-mail address: honeyho@ksc.th.com
Harder to locate by taxis but almost as close to embassy is: http://www.bourbonstbkk.com
This one is located on Sukhumvit, soi 4. It is not a place to stay if your fiancee is with you as the girly clubs are located in the same soi.
http://www.dynastyinn.com/
More info. at: http://www.bangkokbob.net/hotels.htm
Another thing to remember is that most hotels offer a "farang" rate and a "Thai" rate. It is often better to have your Thai fiance make the reservation via phone in her name rather than book online. |
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Additional Info? |
Police Clearance Service Center website: http://pcscenter.sb.police.go.th/eservice.php
If you request the police station to mail your certificate, they send it via Thai Post EMS so you should get it in under a week. However, they don't send it until the day that you could have come to pick it up.
The police station may require proof from the beneficiary that the certificate is actually needed. They may ask for any of the following: (1) letter from the petitioner stating intention to bring beneficiary to the USA, and a photocopy of the petitioner's passport; (2) copy of NOA2, original or email version.
April 2008 - The police department is reporting a backlog on the certificate and may take 3-4 weeks to process.
The Police Clearance Service Center
Building 24, Royal Thai Police,
Rama I, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Phone : 0-2205-2168-9
Fax: 0-2205-1295
E-mail : pcscenter@royalthaipolice.go.th |
