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What is the process for obtaining a K-1 Visa for my Thai girlfriend living in Bangkok?
K-1 VisaThailand immigrationVisa processThai birth certificateTranslation servicesMarriage documentationAmphur requirementsUSA ConsulateExpat advice
Jul 17, 2024
2 years ago
Brian **************
ORIGINAL POSTERI don’t need commentary from clowns about my choice so don’t bother with stupidity
My Thai girlfriend is gathering items for a K-1 Visa to come to USA
Needs a translated to English Birth Certificate (has her Thai Cert) and a statement from an Amphur of never being married.
She lives in Bangkok but was born in Roi Et.
I believe she should be able to get this in Bangkok but she thinks the Thai documents lead her to believe she has to get in Roi Et
Anyone know the process?
As Birth Cert is original I think she can get translation and Marriage Certificate anywhere??
My Thai girlfriend is gathering items for a K-1 Visa to come to USA
Needs a translated to English Birth Certificate (has her Thai Cert) and a statement from an Amphur of never being married.
She lives in Bangkok but was born in Roi Et.
I believe she should be able to get this in Bangkok but she thinks the Thai documents lead her to believe she has to get in Roi Et
Anyone know the process?
As Birth Cert is original I think she can get translation and Marriage Certificate anywhere??
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks guidance on the K-1 Visa process for their Thai girlfriend, specifically regarding obtaining a translated birth certificate and a non-marriage statement from an Amphur. While she believes these documents must be sourced from her birthplace in Roi Et, other users confirm that translations can be done in Bangkok. They emphasize the importance of gathering all necessary documentation, and some suggest coordinating with local experts to streamline the process.
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Tim *****************
Someone has a guilty conscience about their Thai bar girlfriend 🤣
Brian **************
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yep what a clownReply to
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Patrick ********
Why do you start your post so angry? Stay humble.... this is Thailand
Brad *******
Contact American embassy/consulate. For assistance
Kace *******
believe her intuition. get it where she was born
Ricky ******
What about her choice🤔
Cris ******
I have to do this soon but just for a short visit. I'm dreading it:(
Clayton ***********
They don't give single Thai girls visas. They let you pay to try but good luck. Too much prostitution
Brian **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Clayton **********
what a sad small minded person you areJust like I asked for morons not to respond but there you are
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Jim ********
Keep in mind that the K1 visa must start with the petitioner (that is you) It all takes place in the USA. Only part in Thailand is the interview.
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Sam ********
Given the aggressive and rude way you posed your question, I'm SHOCKED to see that you're a Trump fan whose feed is filled with identity politics and bashing of anybody who disagrees with you. I'm so happy that warm and wonderful Americans like you are coming to Thailand 🥰
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@Sam *******
sometimes you just know 😉.Brian **************
ORIGINAL POSTERSam Wilsonbtw way I like your picture when did you transition?
Brian **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sam *******
you are a meat headThe very type of ass hat I wanted to avoid
I might not be able to sleep knowing you are upset
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Av **********
U wrote the joke urseld - grab a box of tissues
Mike *******
Sorry dude! Not a great way to start a conversation when you are looking for advice. Go to the Thai embassy and they can answer your questions.
Jack ****************
My wife and I have had mixed luck with this SORT of thing. I suggest you try in Bangkok first and maybe save the trip. Failing that, use it as an excuse to go on holiday to Roi Et. We had, for part of our marriage process, province 1 send us to province 2, province 2 send us to province 3, province 3 insist they couldn't do it, then province 1 did it.
Brian **************
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thanksJack ****************
@Brian *************
just remember 1) don't expect everything to make sense here and 2) a non trivial fraction of the people in these groups are sociopathic liars. Good luck!Reply to
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Eddie ******
Hope you are the one that manages to crack it with her
Warren ******
HOLIDAY SHOP in Bangkok did my translations -- Owner is Irish Lady
Todd ********
Join Thailand to USA K1 visa I am an admin and there’s a couple guys in there going through it now
Brian **************
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thanks just put in request to joinReply to
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Wayne ********
My wife lives in Phichit,  we had to get her birth certificate from province and district that she was born in which is maha Sarakam, we had to get her free to marry document from Sam Ngam, the district we currently live in, we had to get her divorce papers and marriage certificate for previous marriage from the district where she was married in Bangkok and the district where her divorce was approved. Then you can get all of those documents translated into English any place that is convenient for you. I don’t remember which ones but some of those documents had to be certified by the ministry of foreign affairs or in Bangkok as well. Hope this helps. I spent one whole trip three years ago just going around the country collecting all of these documents with my wife. 
Wayne ********
Good luck just be patient. you will receive a list on the embassy website that will list every item that you are required to bring to the interview. Make sure you have a binder with an index page that correspond with the index tab so if they want to look at a particular item all they have to do is for example: if they want to see the free to marry certificate and it is number eight item on your index page, your binder tab should have a number eight, then all they have to do is open the binder to index tab number eight and there will be your free to marry certificate. I hope this helps a little. I did it on my own and it worked for me.
You will need all of those documents when you get to the states and you apply for your wife’s adjustment of status with USCIS for her to get a green card so try to keep as many originals as they’ll let you keep but make several copies of each document for your own records . 
You will need all of those documents when you get to the states and you apply for your wife’s adjustment of status with USCIS for her to get a green card so try to keep as many originals as they’ll let you keep but make several copies of each document for your own records . 
Brian **************
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Aaron *******
In Thailand most everything refers back to her home village and Blue Book, unless she legally changed her residence to Bangkok. So, Roi Et.
Brad *******
What's your age gap? I can tell you from experience that big ones are a red flag and they will probably deny
Brian **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brad ******
I guess you didn’t read my question Has nothing to do with age or me
Has to do with a certificate and I am not part of the process
Wayne ********
@Brad ******
it wasn’t a problem for me and we have 25 year age difference.Brad *******
@Wayne *******
how many years ago? Times have changedWayne ********
@Brad ******
3 yearsJohn *******
@Brad ******
- curious. How do you know? Most of the time, the reasons for denial are not sharedBrad *******
@John ******
exactly true however it seems likely given the extreme level of documentation provided.The whole process comes down to the whims of the consulate officer who happens to take your case.John *******
@Brad ******
- So the denial could be for many other reasons, but you are just making the assumption it is Becusae of age gap?Brad *******
@John ******
it's not much of a leap given that every last iota they requested was supplied Age gap is a known issue in the visa process as they are mainly looking for fraud. They make a sexist ageist judgment that something must be off.Brian **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brad ******
there is no rejection so you are on the wrong track It was an interpretation from Thai and US website
Already have US approval to move to Bangkok interview and trying to figure out Thai process which is ???
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@Brian *************
there isn't any Thai process. You're dealing with the US embassy and its US employees. Things have to be in English.Brian **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brad ******
incorrect have to get English translation and Certs from Thai AmphurThey are following US Embassy protocol but it is still Thai Amphur
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@Brad ******
So, this happened to you then?Reply to
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Jim ********
Have her call Ning at 089 200 1606 in BKk. She as been doing this for 18 years.
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She'll work with her on all or part of the process.Greta *****
Always nice to read your introduction at the beginning of your post. Good luck with that attitude...
Brian **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greta ****
I was wondering what Ms Piggy was doing now that the Muppets have been cancelled Small mind, huge rear end
What a lonely little person you must be
Sheen ************
@Greta ****
oh grow up. PitifulBrian **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greta ****
I guess you don’t read the replies but are part of the problem You don’t like my question stfu
Greta *****
@Brian *************
I don't like ANYTHING about you if you must know...Your smug arrogant photo, your smug arrogant post and your smug arrogant comment. I feel sorry for your 'Bride to be'. You must have lots of money because she's definitely not in there for your personality...Brian **************
ORIGINAL POSTERBrian **************
ORIGINAL POSTERBrian **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greta ****
isn’t amazing when old hags think they control what other people think say or do?Tim *********
@Greta ****
"...but I'm not at all judgemental or small-minded" 🙄🤨Reply to
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@Greta ****
He is right, this page is filled with clowns.Greta *****
@Sam ********
Well if you don't like it, maybe open your own group and select only the people you like to comment? 🤔Marcus ************
@Sam ********
the person above is the first clown to wake up today. Definitely block.Reply to
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Robert *****
Good luck Brian…🙏. Did this once. Just for a visit, Think about her Job, Bank account balance, note from employer, aged passport, return ticket, possible interview. I’am sure K1 is different. Might take time.
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Clowns are sleeping.
Cary ******
Can get translated in Bangkok but you’d have to use the amphur near her village in Roi Et. Not sure if you’ve heard about it but visajourney.com is quite helpful. 
Brian **************
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thanksReply to
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