Verified by CMBN on October 22, 2026
Operating under the U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand, the ACS unit in Chiang Mai functions as the primary point of contact for Americans abroad, ensuring their safety, legal documentation, and federal welfare needs are met.
Key Services & Responsibilities include:
Routine Citizen Services: Processing U.S. passport applications and renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA), and providing notarial services (by appointment only).
Emergency Assistance: Handling urgent crises for U.S. citizens, such as arrests, serious injuries, hospitalizations, welfare checks, and the tragic passing of a citizen abroad.
Federal Benefits Inquiries: Assisting expatriates with questions regarding U.S. federal benefits (such as Social Security).
Regional Jurisdiction: Covers Northern Thailand across 15 provinces: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, and Uttaradit.
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