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What are the steps to legally marry a Thai national in Thailand before having another wedding in the UK?
Hi guys can anyone help I’m getting married 28 December up north to my Thai girlfriend that’s the easy part then what do I have to do ?? I plan to get married in Uk later in the year 🙏thanks in advance
Answer summary
The user is planning to marry their Thai girlfriend in Thailand on December 28, and seeks guidance on the necessary steps to take following the marriage, especially since they plan to marry in the UK later. Respondents highlight the importance of officially registering the marriage at the local 'amphur' office, which involves getting the marriage documents notarized by the British Embassy and translated into Thai. They also mention the need for two witnesses, and recommend considering a prenup. Additional insights include the potential advantages of using an agent for the process to navigate the paperwork more efficiently.
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Chris ****
Congratulations
Mitya **********************
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David *******
Do the Village marriage for her family. Do the official one, and get it registered there. And at British Embassy. Easier than here. You can always have Reception here after 😉👍
Simon *******
OPThanks for all your help and to our kid David 😂
Simon *******
OPWhat’s the ILR ? And is that the shortest route ?
David *******
@Simon ******
. Again. I must refer you to Websites. Nearly 2 years ago now. Moved on from wedding planning. Planning return in a weeks time, has used all my brain power 🥴😉👍Simon *******
OP@David ******
thanks for your help mate 🙏🙏David *******
I can’t be to hard. I did it in 2020. I did use a agent. For me it was cheaper in the long run. Our aim was to start the 5 year route. To get ILR. So have right to stay in UK 🥴
Simon *******
OP@David ******
cheers are we related 😂😂David *******
@Simon ******
. If your Smart and good looking. It’s highly possible ! ( oops, and have great sense of humour 🤪) 😉👍👍Simon *******
OP@David ******
so what documents do I need from England?for my weddingSimon *******
OP@David ******
that’s me bro 😂😂
Piers ********
what happens if marry a Thai girl in another country? Eg Malaysia?
Sarabjeet **************
Simon go back 😜
Patrick ********
Simon don't do it
Tom ********
Get the Pre-Nup first, you will not be sorry
Kool *******
You have to understand that the service with the monks, and family, then eating, is not the official wedding. That is only a blessing. The real wedding must be done at the local amphur office. There are documents required notarized by your embassy, and officially translated, and certified, into Thai. You are not technically married until this is all done at the local amphur/ district office.
Chris *********************
@Kool ******
don't forget the 2 independent witness at amphur officeMichael ********
After you have affirmation of marriage and certified true copy of passport you need to get that officially translated.
Use a gòod company for this, if your name gets messed up in translation can cause a lot of problems later on.
Use a gòod company for this, if your name gets messed up in translation can cause a lot of problems later on.
Walter ***********
@Michael *******
its not difficult to do it yourself but you need to get confirmation from your embassy your not already married take it foreign affairs just outside bangkok then take documents to tessa ban office 2 witness's 10 baht fee and your married if all paperwork is in order i did it myself wasent hard but an agent will save you a lot of running aroundMichael ********
@Walter **********
you did translation yourself ?Michael ********
@Edna ******
i know thats why i questioned him when he said he did it all himself
Edna *******
@Michael *******
no must have a certified translator. List available on line. Many are near the embassies.Michael ********
@George ************
he didnt answer so presumed not. I did other way around used the marriage and passport translation for yellow book and pink ID, but its important to get it right.
George *************
@Michael *******
Sometimes, as in my case, it's possible someone (the developer selling the property for instance) will have your name translated for a sales and purchase agreement in the case of purchasing property. This same translation was used when I applied for my yellow house registration book. It may be that Walter similarly has a translation from some earlier transaction.Michael ********
The longest part of getting legally married I found was getting the appointment at British Embassy to get your documents.
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Chris *********************
@Michael *******
I was the same took ages to get an appointment at embassyMichael ********
@Chris ********************
Took me about 18 months with the nature of my Job 555Chris *********************
@Michael *******
cannot live the life style we do without working palMichael ********
@Chris ********************
not doing anything till new year did a straight 9 month stint in Singapore, but you never know the right offer $$$$Chris *********************
@Michael *******
it'didnt take much thinking about wife and kids isn't very happy about it. Hope 1st December airport testing comes inMichael ********
Chris *********************
@Michael *******
I thought it was something like that with all the traveling you do . Iv had a call to go back to the uk for 5 weeks if I want 1k a week + 2k bonus after the 5 weekMichael ********
@Chris ********************
yes was about 3 weeks wait for appointment but i work on ship repair and have to go when called.Chris *********************
@Michael *******
o no a couple of weeks for my appointment mate it felt like another week sitting in the que
Peter *********
Need go Office Thailand to make marriage official and get paperwork to make legal after village wedding
Edna *******
@Peter ********
for us people must make appointment with your embassy, they will notarize your affidavit then must have translated and passport to register the marriage. You can do a civil or Thai wedding, but doesn’t count until registered. They will also need some evidence of your relationship and will interview you. That’s why you must have it translated. My fees were 50$ for embassy and 50$for translated Takes about three day turnaround for embassy. My translated will handle and mail to my fiancées address. Since our home is six hours northeast of Bangkok Good luck, really not that hard. The stamp or seal must be done at your embassy in Thailand. For The US you can’t get into embassy without a printout of appointment. No walking ins permitted. I don’t know about your embassy, but pay close attention. Forms can be had at embassy or downloaded. Check and see you may discover there are certified translation services near your embassy.
Brandon ************
You're not asking a question here. What do you have to do about what?? What is it you want people here to help you with. Getting married, okay, then what?
Martin *********
@Bra****
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