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How can I expedite my marriage procedure in Thailand while in Australia?

Alain **********
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Hello...is there anything I can do in Australia to speed up my marriage procedure in October...CNI...Translate docs?...regards
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The process of getting married in Thailand requires you to be present in Thailand. Documents, including the Certificate of No Impediment (CNI), should be prepared and potentially translated before arrival. The legalisation process can take up to 4 weeks, so it's essential to plan ahead accordingly, considering options like obtaining a Thai E-Visa or extending your stay if needed.
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Read this and carefully note each step then use it as a plan to get yours completed in the time you have available.
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John **********
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No. You need to be in Thailand. The process is as outlined by
@Dca ****
but also bear in mind that you likely have to leave Thailand once married to apply for the 90 day Non-O visa based on marriage. Even if you already have a Thai bank account many immigration offices inside Thailand won't accept a visa application until you've been married for 3 months.
Dca *****
Dca *****
The Final Legalisation at the Thai Department of Consular Affairs ( Thai DCA ) of the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( Thailand MFA ) can take several weeks ( 3 to 4 weeks ), and, if the Free Visa Exemption of 30 Days ( ผ.30 ) is already in effect by October 2026, then one would most likely not have enough time on a ผ.30 30 Days Stay, so plan ahead accordingly with either getting a Thai E–Visa beforehand or getting a Tourist Extension of Stay on a Free Visa Exemption Entry Stamp, or otherwise

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