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Royal Thai Consulate-General in New York

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Overview

The Royal Thai Consulate-General in New York serves the northeastern United States from its location on East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan. New York is a major hub for Thai-American relations — home to a significant Thai community and a key transit point for American travellers to Thailand. The consulate provides visa services via the E-Visa system, document legalisation, and Thai passport services.

Visa Services

US citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days (TDAC mandatory since May 2025). All visa applications via thaievisa.go.th only.

Consular Services

The consulate provides E-Visa processing, document legalisation, and Thai passport services. Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:30.

Appointment Information

The consulate at 351 East 52nd Street, between First and Second Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, opens Monday to Friday, 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:30, closed on official holidays — short windows with a midday break, so timing matters. Phone +1 212 754 1770; enquiries to info@thaicgny.com.

Special Notes

Visa applications are online-only through the e-Visa portal — the counters serve Thai passports, legalisation, and Thai-national services for the northeastern states. Everything west of the jurisdiction line belongs to Chicago or Los Angeles, and the D.C. area to the embassy's consular office.

Frequently asked questions

Which states does the Thai consulate in New York cover?

The northeastern United States — for Thai passports, legalisation, and Thai-national services. The Midwest belongs to Chicago, the West to Los Angeles, and the D.C. area to the embassy's consular office in Washington. E-Visa applications are online and unaffected by the split.

Can I apply for a Thai visa in person in New York?

No — every visa runs through the official e-Visa portal thaievisa.go.th; the consulate's counters handle Thai passports, legalisation, and Thai-national matters. US passports enter visa-free for 60 days anyway, with the online TDAC arrival card registered within three days before arrival.

What are the Thai consulate's hours in Manhattan?

Monday to Friday, 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:30, closed on official holidays — note the midday break. The consulate is at 351 East 52nd Street between First and Second Avenue, reached on +1 212 754 1770 or info@thaicgny.com.

How does a Thai national in the Northeast renew a passport?

At the East 52nd Street consulate during its counter windows — bring the current passport and arrive early, as the morning window closes at noon. Questions go to info@thaicgny.com or +1 212 754 1770.

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This overview comes from Visaja's worldwide missions database (visaja.com), checked against official government sources; for binding answers, the mission itself always has the final word.