Answered10 months ago
What documents are needed to extend a Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand?
In order to get an extension on my non O visa for marriage I was asked to provide a document from the local Amphur called xxxx22. We were married in the UK 53 years ago and we have a notarised Thai/English document which is all we have ever needed up until now.
We have never registered our marriage with the Amour previously but in order to get the above certificate we must get my passport certified but the UK embassy.
Any advice? I want to go to the embassy in Bkk but I cannot find the site to make an appointment
We have never registered our marriage with the Amour previously but in order to get the above certificate we must get my passport certified but the UK embassy.
Any advice? I want to go to the embassy in Bkk but I cannot find the site to make an appointment
Answer summary
To extend your Non-O visa based on your marriage, you need to have your marriage certificate certified in the UK, then subsequently certified by the Thai embassy in London. In Thailand, you must also get your passport certified at your embassy and have both documents translated into Thai and certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Bangkok before registering your marriage at the local Amphur. It's advised to seek professional help or consider alternatives like remarrying in Thailand, which could simplify the process.
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Todd *********
This lady organises MFA translations and embassy documents (for my Australian docs, assume UK can be done as well)
Saying that if you have a yellow book you should be able to go to the local govt office that issued it and ask for a Kor Ror 22 or whatever it’s called
Saying that if you have a yellow book you should be able to go to the local govt office that issued it and ask for a Kor Ror 22 or whatever it’s called
JF *******
OP@Todd ********
Thank you Todd. What did she charge you for the service and how long did it take?Todd *********
@JF ******
took about a weekCan’t remember costs, as I was doing lots of different things at the time
Andy ********
Just thinking out of the box a little. I am not legally trained so you would need to take professional advice.
Why not just get married again in Thailand? You can swear the affidavit at the British Embassy because you are free to marry each other.
The same logic applies at the Amphur Office when you marry again.
I can't see how you are breaking any law because each of you remain married to one person.
Maybe worth checking out.
Why not just get married again in Thailand? You can swear the affidavit at the British Embassy because you are free to marry each other.
The same logic applies at the Amphur Office when you marry again.
I can't see how you are breaking any law because each of you remain married to one person.
Maybe worth checking out.
Brandon ************
@Andy *******
You cannot get married again. Both parties need to attest that they are free to marry, which they cannot because they are married alreeady.
Doug *********
And once you have MFA certification you and your wife go to your amphur with all the documents (and maybe a witness or 2) to get your overseas marriage registered in Thailand. They will give you a Kor Ror 22 (perhaps a few).
Doug *********
Update: you should be able to do this at any khet or amphur office.
JF *******
OPThanks Doug. 😊
Davy **********
i used this company just sent my marriage certificate and they did everything London Apostille Services Ltd.
1st Floor, 3 Orchard Pl, Broadway, London, SW1H 0BF
+44 (0) 207 0500 692
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+44 (0) 207 0500 692
Davy **********
was pricey £380 but they did everything got it certified at the commonwealth office,translated into thai then both documents to a lawyer for appostille and finally took them to the thai embassy in london to get certified and stamped and returned recorded delivery. also communication was excellent, kept me updated every step, took about ten days from when they recieved my document till getting it back
Julian *******
@Davy *********
thanksJulian *******
@Davy *********
what did they charge
Ossie *********
Just get the normal O visa not the married visa it’s to much hassle your wife is Thai so she does not require one it’s only you
Julian *******
The embassy in Bangkok doesn’t do this service. You need to send it to the registration service in the Uk and then to the Thai consulate in London. Then to the MFA in Bangkok before the amphur. It’s a complete ball ache
JF *******
OP@Julian ******
Hi Julian. Can you please confirm that the British embassy in Bangkok will not confirm my passport and provide me with a document?Julian *******
@JF ******
I was talking about legalising your marriage certificate,Julian *******
@JF ******
othello do that for you , I don’t know how the MFA worksJF *******
OPI now need to know how to make an appointment at the MFA? can you advice?
JF *******
OP@Julian ******
I have sent him/her an email and mentioned your nameJulian *******
@JF ******
thank you. Good luck pal.JF *******
OPJulian *******
@JF ******
let me know how you get onJulian *******
@JF ******
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JF *******
OP@Julian ******
Thanks Julian. I have made an appointment with the embassy for next month. (Fee £25)I will need to get it translated to Thai and then have it stamped at the MFA.
I got a quote of 3750 baht, can anyone recommend another option or company. I would like to do it myself if possible, I mean taking it to the MFA
Julian *******
@JF ******
Yeah, the British Embassy in Bangkok (there’s no separate consulate) does provide certified copies of UK passports for British expats in Thailand. It’s a notarial service they offer – you bring your original passport, they photocopy and stamp it as a true copy. Costs around £25-50 usually, but check current fees.You gotta book an appointment online through their system first – no walk-ins. Some folks say it can even be done by post now for this specific service, but most do it in person. Super common for things like marriage registration, bank stuff, or visa extensions here.
Head to gov.uk for the exact notarial guide for Thailand to book.
JF *******
OP@Julian ******
Thanks Julian. I had that done years ago but never bothered about registering our marriage.So can I get my passport certified at the embassy in BKK?
JF *******
OPI meant to say certify my passport at the Embassy in Bangkok and provide me with a document
Graham ******
It sounds like this is the first time you have tried to get a marriage extension. As you would have entered on a marriage Non-O there is no chance of getting an extension based on retirement so you've put yourself in a very awkward situation.
Brandon ************
Unfortunately, you're going to need a lot more than that.
You need to get your marriage certificate certified in the UK, then certified by the Thai embassy in London.
Then in Thailand you'll need to get your passport certified from your embassy and then you need to get both your certified passport copy and your marriage certificate translated from English to Thai. Once you have those translations you need to get them certified by the MFA in Bangkok.
You need to get your marriage certificate certified in the UK, then certified by the Thai embassy in London.
Then in Thailand you'll need to get your passport certified from your embassy and then you need to get both your certified passport copy and your marriage certificate translated from English to Thai. Once you have those translations you need to get them certified by the MFA in Bangkok.
JF *******
OPDo you mean getting my UK passport certified at the British Embassy?
JF *******
OP@Brandon ***********
I have my marriage certificate certified. Its just my passportMaii *****
@JF ******
i just did my passport..it needs to be legalised in you're country..mines at passport office DFAT! MFA! then needs to be certified at Thai royal embassy in ur country. Thennnn translated into thai, then again taken to consulate Bangkok to certified n stamped..LOLMaii *****
@JF ******
how long is the turn around stamp at bkk consulate?Maii *****
@JF ******
yes also is same n good. I just did ahead of time. And told to do both😒🤔🤣JF *******
OP@Maii ****
I am in Thailand and have just arranged for my passport certification to be done at the embassy in Bangkok. I will need to get it translated into Thai and stamped at the Thai MFA I assume.Maii *****
@Brandon ***********
hi do you know anyone who does formal translation eng to thai in around BKK Silom area? Thanks
Jay ****
I used sawadee translation in bkk. The did translation and filed everything with mfa and sent docs to my home. Cheap and efficient.
Frank ********
@Maii ****
The last time I needed translations we went to Immigration in Chang Wattana (?). Normally they find you once you approach reception and offer their services and they appostile them tooMaii *****
@Frank *******
thankssss ill go there cheersssActivity
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