Application for a Certificate of Identity (C.I.) / Temporary Travel Document

A Certificate of Identity (C.I.) is a temporary travel document issued to Thai nationals whose passports have been lost or expired and who need to return to Thailand urgently. The C.I. is valid for 30 days from the date of issue and may be used for travel to Thailand only. Applicants are therefore required to submit proof of their flight booking as part of the application.

The Embassy requires approximately 1–2 working days to process a C.I. application. Applicants may schedule an appointment in advance by emailing [email protected] or calling +358 96 122 6415 (press 1). Please attach a copy of your Thai national ID card and your previous passport when contacting the Embassy.

Required Documents

1. The previous passport, together with one copy.

2. One copy of the Thai national ID card or house registration document.

3. Three recent colour photographs of the same size as those used for a passport.

4. One copy of the flight ticket or booking confirmation for travel to Thailand.

5. One completed application form for a Certificate of Identity (C.I.) to be used as a replacement for a passport.
   Download the application form

   Alternatively: Applicants may submit an application for a temporary passport valid for one year.
   Download the application form for a one-year temporary passport

6. One completed statement form required for the issuance of an identity document.
   Download the form

7. In case of a lost passport: The original police report and one copy.

8. In case of a lost passport: One completed statement form regarding the loss of the passport.
   Download the form

9. The application fee is EUR 10, plus EUR 5 for the endorsement confirming possession of the previous passport. Payment must be made by bank transfer.

10. Once the appointment has been confirmed, Embassy staff will contact applicants by email with further instructions. Applicants must appear in person at the Embassy to submit their application.