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Lost Passport in Chiang Mai — Emergency Guide

Police report at 치앙마이 관광경찰, emergency passport at Embassy of Korea in Bangkok — Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-18

Emergency
1155
Estimated Processing Time
1–3 business days
Estimated Costs
Contact mission

Tourist Police

1155

📌 Sources and verification

Compiled from local authorities and the Korean mission. Call ahead to reconfirm hours and procedures.

💬Review highlights

  • Lost near Old City temples — Old City police then Bangkok embassy passport.

    Naver Chiang Mai reviews

  • Nimman/Saturday market losses common — police report plus recheck hotel and cafes.

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  • Chiang Mai Tourist Police 1155 — English OK, same-day loss report.

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Response Timeline

Lost passport timeline — Chiang Mai

0–2 hours

Recheck loss site, hotel, cafe, taxi in Chiang Mai

Search BEFORE consulate report — report voids passport permanently

30–60 min

치앙마이 관광경찰 — Loss Report certificate

Keep original with acceptance number

Same morning

Reschedule return flight +1–2 days

Before consulate visit

Same day 9–16

Call +66-2-247-7537 → visit Embassy of Korea in Bangkok

Confirm opening hours, documents, and fee by phone

1–2 business days

Pick up emergency passport at scheduled time

Processing time varies by mission and application time

After return

Apply for full passport in Korea

Do not discard emergency passport

Do This Right Now

⚠️ Follow this order

Search → Police → Reschedule flight → Call mission → Apply. Consulate report voids recovered passport.

1

Recheck everywhere

Hotel, transport lost-and-found, taxi company in Chiang Mai

2

Police loss report

치앙마이 관광경찰 — request Loss Report certificate

3

Reschedule flight

Delay return 1–2 days before consulate intake

4

Call Korean mission

+66-2-247-7537 — confirm documents and wait time

5

Consulate intake

Police report, photo, ID, flight copy, passport copy

6

Pick up emergency passport

Return at time on receipt

Required Documents

Police reportOriginal loss report required
Passport photo1 photo, within 6 months
Photo IDLicense or copy
Flight ticketUpdated return booking
FeeAsk mission

Costs

ItemCost
Police reportFree
Emergency passportAsk mission
Flight/hotel delayExtra

Mission

Embassy of Korea in Bangkok

Address:
1777 New Petchburi Rd, Bangkok

Police

치앙마이 관광경찰

Address:
Chiang Mai Old City
Phone:
1155

FAQ

Nearest Korean mission from Chiang Mai?

Embassy of Korea in Bangkok — +66-2-247-7537

How long?

Usually 1–3 business days, depending on the mission and application time.

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