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What documents are required to extend my visa in Thailand based on marriage, and is an English marriage certificate from Australia acceptable?

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Apr 4, 2025

4 days ago

Andrew ***************

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What documents do I need in Thailand to extend my visa based on marriage and is the marriage certificate ok in English from Australia cheers

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To extend your visa in Thailand based on marriage, you will need to ensure that your foreign marriage certificate, issued in Australia, is properly legalized and translated. Specifically, the marriage certificate must be legalized in the country where it was issued, translated into Thai, and certified by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Some users have shared their experiences and recommended visiting the Thai consulate for further details on document processing and requirements.

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Steve *************

I'm in the process of doing this. First you need to get marriage certificate authenticated at DFAT, Sydney Passport office for me. $102 AUD per document. Then take to Thai Consulate in Sydney for legalisation. $25 AUD per document. All details available on Thai consulate website.

3 days ago

Tod *********

Post on an Aussie in Thailand group you're not the first Aussie who married a thai in Oz who wants to use marriage as a reason to get a visa/extension inside thailand

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4 days ago

Andrew ***************

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@Tod ********

not sure you would get a straight answer in that group 😳

4 days ago

Tod *********

@Andrew **************

Unless I'm mistaken you can get the Oz Embassy here to 'certify' the marriage (like the US and UK used to be able to) and then get it translated and stamped by the MFA here so that you can get the Kor Ror 22 from an Amphur showing that a thai got married abroad <- which is what you needs to get the marriage visa/extension inside thailand

4 days ago

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Andrew ***************

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Thanks

@Lloyd *******

guess I’ll either translate or re marry in Thailand

4 days ago

Graham ******

@Andrew **************

you are already married so your Embassy would not issue an Affirmation to Marry which is required

3 days ago

Stephen ***********

@Andrew **************

Just looked the re marry thing up. Looks like not legal to marry the same person twice Andrew.

4 days ago

Graham ******

@Stephen **********

of course you can't

3 days ago

Andrew ***************

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@Stephen **********

do you know anyone 😆

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Sam ******

@Andrew **************

Thinking back now, I feel certain that remarrying via the local Amphoe Office would have been an easier option. 🤔

4 days ago

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Sam ******

Lloyd ********

Also; If the marriage took place outside Thailand, your foreign marriage certificate must be:

Legalized in the country where it was issued

Translated into Thai

Certified by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)

4 days ago

Lloyd ********

This is a generic list

4 days ago

Patrick *******

@Lloyd *******

Very handy, thanks! It will be put to good use.

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