I’m 64 on social security and two pensions from airlines. I’m married to a Thai gal 3 years here in America. She owns a few big farm tracts in Thailand phitsanulok and we’re building a house with family member that’s a skilled tradesman. I’ve been there twice each about 45 to 30 days long. First my wife on a 10 year green card. But I realize she can’t be out USA more than 6 months at a time. Or lose return papers. So she is studying for American citizenship. So she can travel with out hinderance.
This is now me. I live being here during spring summer. I can’t stand winter. So I’m considering living in Thailand 8 months a year. I’m registered at a my wife’s house there. But I need to get my marriage certificate converted to Thai. So I can register my marriage there. For marriage visa. Has anyone here done this. So far I’ve run into I must have American embassy certification it’s real marriage certificate then walk to Thai embassy to have them convert it to Thai.
Any input to the marriage visa?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user explores the process of converting their US marriage certificate into a Thai format for obtaining a marriage visa, after marrying a Thai citizen. They are currently navigating the requirements, which include having the marriage certificate certified by the American embassy before the conversion at a Thai embassy. The post also shares various community experiences regarding marriage visas versus retirement visas, emphasizing the need for the spouse's presence during the process and detailing further steps required for golden years expats wishing to split their time between the US and Thailand.
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