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Is a notarized marriage certificate required for an ED visa in Thailand, and what documents are needed for unmarried parents?
Notarized marriage certificate required for ED visa?
My son is enrolled at a kindergarten in Chiang Mai and we’re awaiting his ED visa and just learned we need “Parent’s marriage certificate notarized by the Embassy of England for authentication” and I’m confused on how to get this if not in England (and on a time crunch), and also why it’s needed.
We applied online to the DC embassy and already submitted our original marriage license.
I’m wondering what the paperwork would be if we weren’t married (like how is that relevant? 🙄)
He and my husband (a naturalized US citizen) are applying on US passports, but we were married in Scotland.
Also, if it gets approved while there, can we enter on it the next time we leave as long as it’s within 90 days of it being issued?
My son is enrolled at a kindergarten in Chiang Mai and we’re awaiting his ED visa and just learned we need “Parent’s marriage certificate notarized by the Embassy of England for authentication” and I’m confused on how to get this if not in England (and on a time crunch), and also why it’s needed.
We applied online to the DC embassy and already submitted our original marriage license.
I’m wondering what the paperwork would be if we weren’t married (like how is that relevant? 🙄)
He and my husband (a naturalized US citizen) are applying on US passports, but we were married in Scotland.
Also, if it gets approved while there, can we enter on it the next time we leave as long as it’s within 90 days of it being issued?
Answer summary
The user is seeking clarification on whether a notarized marriage certificate is required for their child's ED visa application in Thailand. They provide context that their son is enrolled in a kindergarten in Chiang Mai and they have already submitted their original marriage license to the US embassy. The user expresses confusion about how to obtain the notarization from the embassy while outside of the UK, particularly since they were married in Scotland. The conversation includes comments from other users providing advice on obtaining notarization, the irrelevant paperwork for unmarried parents, and updates on the user's experience with document legalization.
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Stephanie ******
OPFor anyone curious, this saga continues! I sent the marriage certificate to the UK to be legalised/apostilled, got it back, uploaded a copy, and they still are asking for "Parent's marriage certificate notarized by the Embassy of England or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Government Agency for authentication" -- what am I doing wrong?! The apostille is an internationally recognized form of document legalization under the Hague Convention, which I understand Thailand is a party to, so this apostilled document should more than suffice under international agreements. 🥵😆
Brandon ************
@Stephanie *****
I believe you normally have to get it certified by your own government and then you need to get it translated and certified by the MFAStephanie ******
OPPhew, they accepted it. (No need to have it certified by the MFA.)
Stephanie ******
OPFollow up: so we’ll be entering Thailand Saturday on tourist visas as we get this document. Any harm in telling them we have a visa app pending in the states? We have plans to leave Thailand within 60 days so no issue there.
Ručman ***********
If you are part of EU or any related country. Just walk in into German consulate and ask if they can stamp it. And than bring to MFA in MaeRim. But this worked for my EU passport. I don't know if UK can still use this.
Bob *********
The statement therefore is false. my guess would be to start with immigration. show them your marriage license or whatever you have that shows that you are married. if that doesn't work then I would suggest going to an agent. sounds like they just want to be sure that the child is yours and that you were properly married.
Stephanie ******
OP@Bob ********
we did that and they came back asking for this 🤷🏻♀️ just submitted again along with photos of recent trips, us celebrating anniversaries, joint bank statement, signed statements of our plans in Thailand + my approved DTV visa, etc. 🤞John **********
England doesn't have an embassy anywhere in the world
Stephanie ******
OP@John *********
I know that! 😆Stephanie ******
OPTheir words, not mine.
Stephanie ******
OPNeither here nor there, but still curious what unmarried parents need to provide. I know it’s irrelevant.
John **********
@Stephanie *****
unmarried people are just 2 individualsStephanie ******
OP@John *********
this is an application for our son.
Pete *******
There is no Embassy of England.
Stephanie ******
OP@Pete ******
right?! 🙄
Sharon *******
To get a certified copy if a British marriage certificate it is handled in Milton Keynes.
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OP@Sharon ******
thanks! I saw this! Was in England for our once yearly visit a few months ago but had no idea this was needed. We have never lived in England as a married couple. 😆
Nicole *******
I sent you a dm
Erica ********
If you need notarised any documents, go to the British Embassy in Bangkok.
Stephanie ******
OP@Erica *******
no plans to be in Bangkok anytime soon unfortunately.
Graham ******
@Stephanie *****
that could be a problem if that's what's neededStephanie ******
OP@Graham *****
obviously we’ll go if we need to, it’s just frustrating as we’ve already provided the marriage certificate and birth certificate.Erica ********
@Stephanie *****
: if you need the documents, you have to make a trip to Bangkok. Otherwise, don't apply until you have all the documents ready.Erica ********
@Stephanie *****
: Yes, it is frustrating, but this is the norm in Thailand.Stephanie ******
OP@Erica *******
these documents are not listed anywhere as required for the visa, otherwise I of course would have had them organized in advance. That’s the frustrating part!Brandon ************
I don't know about the marriage certificate stuff, but as far as leaving goes, you would need to apply for a re-entry permit for his stamp before you leave. That will keep it alive while you're out of the country and allow him to re-enter on the same stamp when he arrives.
Stephanie ******
OP@Brandon ***********
thanks for quick reply! I mean they’ll enter on tourist visas, then go out and come in on ED visa. We fly Friday. 😬Stephanie ******
OPGot it. Applied in US. Currently in Turkey. Arrive in Thailand on Saturday.
Brandon ************
@Stephanie *****
I guess I don't know the details. You made it seem like you were already in Thailand. If you're waiting for the ED visa to be processed as an e-visa online because you applied when you were out of Thailand, there's no problem leaving and returning on it if it's issued once you already entered Thailand. If you are applying for the ED visa inside of Thailand, there's no way to receive it if you're outside of Thailand since the immigration office needs to stamp it into the passport.
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