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Do I need to translate my divorce documents to Thai or English for marrying a Thai lady?

Marriage in Thailand Divorce Document Translation Thai Visa Expatriate Legal Procedures Embassy Requirements

Feb 20, 2025

a year ago

Tony **********

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Hi....i am going to Thailand soon and i would like to know if i have to do a translation of my divorce to English or to Thailandese for Marriage in Thailand with a Thai Lady.......I was told  by the Embassy in Lisbon Portugal that i should translate it to English then take it to the Ministery of Foreign Affairs in Lisbon for authentication.....and then bring them with me when i leave for Thailand....my doubt is that i was under the impression it had to be translated to Thai language....Can somebody help me please....Thank You....

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To marry in Thailand, you must translate your divorce documents into Thai. While the Embassy in Lisbon suggested an English translation authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it's important to have the documents officially translated into Thai as the official language in Thailand is Thai. Several commenters confirmed that translating to Thai is necessary when dealing with legal matters in Thailand.

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No, you will need it when you go to your Embassy for your Affirmation to marry which you then have translated

a year ago

Bent *************

The language in Thailand is Thai. Not English!

a year ago

Chuck *******

From usa and I had mine translated to Thai by a certified translator.

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