DEATH OF A U.S. CITIZEN

Death is a difficult and highly sensitive experience for one's family and friends, regardless of where it takes place. When death occurs overseas, the experience can be even harder, especially if the procedures involved are not clearly understood.  

The American Citizen Services Unit is ready to assist family and friends in the event of the death of an American Citizen in Thailand.  Our services include:

• Finding and notifying the Next-of-Kin of the deceased 
• Acting as a liaison with Thai police, hospital and mortuary authorities 
• Arranging for the disposition and repatriation of remains 
• Coordinating administrative and financial requirements 
• Assisting in the collection and return of personal effects to Next-of-Kin 
• Issuing a "Report of Death of American Citizen Abroad" 
• Notification of Next-of-Kin

CONSULAR REPORT OF DEATH OF AN AMERICAN CITIZEN ABROAD 

The Consular Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad is an official report, in English, that provides the essential facts concerning the death of a United States Citizen. It functions in much the same way as a death certificate issued in the United States, and it can be used to settle bank accounts, insurance policies, and other estate matters.
 
This report can be issued only after the Thai authorities complete their documentation of the death, and it takes several weeks to be completed.  A minimum of six certified copies will be sent to the Next-of-Kin. Families may order additional certified copies from the Department of State for a fee.
 
Families will receive up to three sets of documents from the Consulate:

• 6 copies of the Consular Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad (free) 
• An original Thai Death Certificate with a translated English copy (at the family's expense) 
• An original Autopsy Report with a translated English copy (at the family's expense, takes 3-4 months to complete) 

To report the death of an American Citizen in Thailand, please contact the American Citizen Services Unit, and a staff member will assist you with acquiring appropriate documentation and help answer any questions regarding the report of death of a United States citizen in Thailand.