Overview
The U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai serves American citizens and visa applicants in northern Thailand. Chiang Mai, Thailand's second-largest city and cultural capital of the north, draws a steady stream of American visitors, retirees, and digital nomads attracted by the region's temples, mountain scenery, affordable cost of living, and thriving café and co-working scene. The consulate provides a full range of American Citizen Services and is a critical resource for the growing American community in the north, particularly during trekking season when medical and emergency cases rise in the mountainous border regions.Read moreRead less
Visa Services
The consulate processes nonimmigrant visa applications for residents of northern Thailand. Immigrant visa applications are processed exclusively at the embassy in Bangkok.
Consular Services
The consulate provides American Citizen Services including passport renewals, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, notarial services, and emergency assistance. It also processes nonimmigrant visa applications for residents of northern Thailand. For after-hours emergencies, U.S. citizens can call +66 81 881 1878.
Service Area
The consulate covers northern Thailand, complementing the embassy in Bangkok which serves central and southern Thailand.