The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. provides registration services for Thai nationals currently residing in the 13 states within its jurisdiction, as follows

Alabama, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico

3.1 Receiving a Call-up: Individuals who have completed their military registration (Form สด.9) and reach the age of 20 years are required to report for military service by receiving a call-up notice (Form สด.35) within that year.

3.2 Requesting a Deferment: Individuals who are studying abroad and are unable to return to Thailand for military selection can apply for a deferment from military service due to their studies. To do so, they should obtain a certification from the Thai embassy or consulate in the country where they are studying. This certification, confirming their status as a student and their need for deferment, should then be submitted to the local military recruitment office (sadsadi) in the area where their name is registered in the household register. This request can be made either in person or by authorizing a legal representative to submit it on their behalf. 

Note: Deferments will only be granted for reasons related to education. Other reasons will not be considered for deferment from military selection. 

4.1 Two copies of the certification letter from an applicant's current educational institution. This letter should verify your enrollment and academic details. 

4.2 Two copies of the Thai translation of the certification letter. The translation should be a complete and accurate version of the original document, printed in Thai.  

1.1 Certificate from current educational institution (not from National Student Clearinghouse*) with a copy and translation, printed in Thai. along with another copy, which the translator must certify that the translation is correct sign and specify the details as follows;

     1.1.1 What field/curriculum are you studying (name of program of study) at which educational institution (Name of Institute) including the location of the educational institution? 

     1.1.2 When did you start your studies (Date of Admission) and when are you expected to complete the program (Date of Graduation)?      

     1.1.3 The level of education being studied (Degree) and (Major).

*Certified letter/document from National Student Clearinghouse. The above required details will not be specified*

1.2 Fill out the Legalization Application form including a telephone number or email address where you can be contacted. [Download]

1.3 Application form requesting a certificate from the Royal Thai Embassy to apply for a Waiver of Military Conscription [Download]

1.4 Original Thai passport that is still valid. (If you do not wish to send the original Thai passport, a certified copy from a Notary Public can be used instead. The Embassy will not accept a copy of expired passport.)

1.5 Original Thai National Identification card (If you do not wish to submit your original ID card, a copy can be used instead. The person requesting the waiver must certify the correct copy and sign your signature as well. (the Royal Thai Embassy will not accept a copy of expired Thai National ID card.)

1.6 Original Thai house registration (If you do not wish to submit the original Thai house registration ,a copy can be used instead. The person requesting the waiver must certify the correct copy and sign your signature as well.

1.7 Two copies of the military certificate, Form So Dor. 9, which the applicant must certify as true copies and sign your signature as well.

1.8 Two copies of the summons for military service, Form So Dor. 35 (if Available), which the applicant must certify as true copies and sign your signature as well.

1.9 The fee is USD 15 and must be paid by Money Order or Cashier’s Check, payable to "Royal Thai Embassy", and issued within the last three months only.

In case of submitting a request by mail. It will take approximately 15 business days to process.

2.1  Apply by mail: send the documents listed above to

– address: Royal Thai Embassy 

Attn: legalization section 2300 Kalorama Rd. N.W. Washington D.C. 20008  

2.2  Receive documents by mail. You must proceed as follows:

– Prepare a USPS Post Office Express Mail envelope with a stamp for 30.45 US dollars. (Meter Stamp not accepted)

– Write your Full name / returning address/telephone number on the envelope clearly addressed to yourself.

Note:The embassy is NOT responsible for any loss of documents sent by mail under any circumstances**