Thai citizens can renew or replace the Thai national ID card, or change address or name details, in person at the embassy or Sydney consulate. A first ID card must be obtained in Thailand.
Where to apply in Australia
Royal Thai Embassy, 111 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, which serves the whole of Australia for these services (online booking; hours Mon-Fri 8:30-16:30). Also offered at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney.
Sydney allows renewal up to 60 days before expiry.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Thailand.
How to apply
Apply in person (biometrics) with the documents for your situation; Canberra uses a QR-code form completed on the day plus the booking portal; Sydney links a booking calendar for ID appointments
Documents you need
- Expired card: original card
- Lost card: current Thai passport or other Thai document with the 13-digit number, plus Australian photo ID if needed
- Name or address change: original card plus Thai name-change document and house registration copy
- Old black-and-white card: passport, house registration or birth certificate plus Australian photo ID
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: renewal and title change free; AUD 6 for loss, damage or name/surname/address change (cash or debit card)
Processing time: Sydney says cards are issued immediately once the application is complete; Canberra publishes none.
Good to know
No publication date is shown on the Canberra or Sydney pages used.
Official sources
- canberra.thaiembassy.org/en/content/thai-id-card
- sydney.thaiembassy.org/en/page/89622-thai-id-cards?menu=5d847cc315e…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Thailand's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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- Certified translation
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- Fingerprinting for Thai police clearance certificate
- Legalisation of documents (certified documents)
- Letter of consent (parental consent for a minor)
- Military draft deferment (students)
- Power of attorney
- Registration of divorce
- Registration of marriage
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- Thai death certificate (registration of death)
- Thai e-Visa
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