TO DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT OR LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SERVICES:

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

US Consular Fees Skyrocket

Category: Tourism, Posted:09 Jul 2010 | 07:35 am

The cost of being an American is set to become considerably high with the US increasing global consular fees with double digit percentage hits.
Of note to many expats residing overseas who travel frequently is the new charge of $82 for additional pages which was previously free.
New consular fees will take effect July 13, 2010 at all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, including the US Embassy in Bangkok and the Consulate in Chiang Mai. The fee changes include higher fees for U.S. passports, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and notarial services, as well as a new fee for adding additional pages to a U.S. passport. The following is a partial list of services and the fee changes:
The application processing fee for adult passport applications will change from $55 to $70.
The passport book security surcharge will change from $20 to $40.
The application fee for passport cards will increase, from $20 to $30 for adults, and from $10 to $15 for minors.
The fee for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad will change from $65 to $100.
Notarial and authentication services, which now range from $20 to $30, will all be $50.

Other News

Read more

The C9 Sessions – The Growth of Branded Residences in the Philippines

Category: Real estate, Posted:23 Jan 2025 | 11:33 am Branded residences and mixed-use projects are becoming a significant player in Philippines’s hospitality space. As property developers, real estate investors and property buyers are learning, this is a complex space that requires well-structured projects. Join us for a unique 90-minute learning session about all the moving parts in this rising marketplace. The session will feature […]
Read more

Video Sessions From Thailand Tourism Forum 2025

Category: Hotels|Real estate|Tourism, Posted:22 Jan 2025 | 08:18 am In case you missed the Thailand Tourism Forum 2025 in Bangkok last week or did attend, and want to rewatch some sessions please find video links to all below. The event drew over 1,000 attendees and was the 14th year for TTF. We look forward to returning in 2026, but for now please enjoy the […]
Read more

Gamechanger: Phuket’s 80-Meter Development Height Restriction Repealed

Category: Hotels|Real estate, Posted:31 Dec 2024 | 11:19 am One of the most significant changes to Phuket’s real estate sector this year is the repeal of the 80-meter development height limit. In a recent Government Gazette, the Thai Cabinet approved a re-zoning proposal by the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, which now allows development in Zone 6 of Phuket to extend up to […]
SiaJai logo

Thailand's Leading Homecare Marketplace