Australian Embassy Bangkok — What It Does for Australians in Thailand

Australian Embassy Bangkok 37 South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Tel: +66 (0)2 344 6300 Website: thailand.embassy.gov.au Consular services appointment bookings: through the Embassy website (online booking system)

Opening hours for consular services: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (consular counter). Closed Australian and Thai public holidays. Check the website — hours change periodically.

There is an Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai for basic assistance and referrals. Not a full consulate — emergency passport services and notarial functions are handled by Bangkok.

Lost, stolen, or expired Australian passports: the Embassy issues emergency travel documents and processes Australian passport applications. Processing times for passports: 4–6 weeks for standard, 3–5 business days for urgent (additional fee). Fees: AUD 193–308 depending on age and application type (current as of 2025).

Bring: existing passport (or police report if lost/stolen), proof of identity, passport photos (Australian specification), completed DS-11 equivalent application form, and payment.

This is the most commonly used consular service for long-term Australians in Thailand: - Affirmation of Single Status / Statutory Declaration as to Marital Status: required for Australians getting married in Thailand (the amphur requires this to confirm you are free to marry) - Statutory declarations: witnessing of sworn statements for Australian legal purposes - Certifying copies of Australian documents - Certified translations (into English, from an authorised translator)

BOOKING: an appointment is required for all notarial services. Book online at the Embassy website. Walk-ins are typically not accepted for notarial services.

FEES FOR NOTARIAL SERVICES: approximately AUD 80–150 per service (current as of 2025). Payable in THB equivalent on the day.

The Australian Embassy issues "Income Certification Letters" for Australians applying for the Non-OA (retirement) visa using the monthly income method (65,000 THB/month).

The letter certifies your declared income to Thai Immigration. It is a statutory declaration — the Embassy does not verify your income against ATO or Centrelink records. You declare your income truthfully under oath.

Process: appointment + completed form + payment + declaration in person. The letter is issued same-day at the appointment.

Note: the Australian Embassy's income letter is not always accepted at all Thai Immigration offices. Some regional offices (outside Bangkok and Chiang Mai) prefer a bank balance to an income letter. Confirm with your local office before relying on the income method.

If you are arrested, detained, or in a medical emergency in Thailand: the Embassy can provide consular assistance — visiting you in detention, liaising with Thai authorities, and connecting you with English-speaking lawyers. The Embassy cannot pay legal fees, secure your release, or override Thai law.

After-hours emergency line: +66 (0)2 344 6300 (follow the prompts for after-hours emergency consular assistance).

Register on the DFAT Smartraveller platform (smartraveller.gov.au) so the Embassy can contact you in a crisis or emergency evacuation situation.

Australian citizens must vote in Australian federal elections regardless of where they live. As an overseas resident, you register as an "Overseas Elector" with the AEC (Australian Electoral Commission). Overseas votes are cast by post, online (in some situations), or at the Embassy/Consulate on election day (subject to scheduling). Register as an overseas elector at aec.gov.au.

- Issue Thai visas (Thai visas are issued by Thai Immigration and Thai consulates — not the Australian government) - Provide legal advice or represent you in Thai courts - Pay your medical bills, repatriation costs, or other expenses (travel insurance covers these) - Assist with Thai immigration matters — this is the role of Thai Immigration and agencies like Visa Centre

We book Embassy appointments for clients needing income letters or marital status affirmations, and accompany clients to the appointment when needed. For passport services, we connect clients with the Embassy booking system but the application itself is direct with the Embassy.

General guidance only. Embassy services and fees are subject to change. Contact the Australian Embassy Bangkok directly to confirm current services, availability, and fees. Not affiliated with the Australian Government.