What options do I have if my consulate is closed and I need a certified marriage certificate for my family visa in Thailand?

Visa Issues Marriage Certificate Consulate Services Emergency Appointments Thai Immigration COVID-19 Impact Family Visa

Apr 7, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

If you need a certified copy of something from your home country, but your consulate is closed, HOW do you get around that? 

Notional Example: Marriage license from US, but consulate is closed and emailed me that they won’t help. I need immigration to accept home country marriage certificate so they will approve my family visa. 

What are my options?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

If you need a certified marriage certificate from your home country but the consulate is closed, there are a few alternatives you might consider. One option is to check if your local Amphur is open for legal marriage registration in Thailand. Additionally, many consulates may still provide emergency appointments or notarization services. It's advisable to contact your local immigration office to explain your visa difficulties, especially considering the mitigating circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping records of your communications (like emails) can also be beneficial. Lastly, ensure you're following any local restrictions, such as social distancing or curfews.

Henri ******

Toddy is just an arrogant old fart, don't put too much paid to what he says, his boyfriend is the key to his mood.

5 years ago

Tony ******

@Henri *****

you must be so bored 5555 insulting us all so dad says shut up 5555

5 years ago

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Tony ******

William ********

Not worth getting stressed over any visa problems now. The situation with the coronavirus has created mitigating circumstances for all farangs’. Send an email to your local immigration office briefly outlining your personal visa difficulty. Keep a copy of your email with the date sent included. Most important, obey the social distancing/ curfew/ lock down rules.

5 years ago

Tod *********

The consulates ARE doing emergency appointments, notarizations etc, (or at least the US consulate was last week).

5 years ago

Mike ********

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@Tod ********

Real-world situation this was based off of was Norwegian. It all worked out, though, with the rejection email.

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Mike ********

Steven ***************

Get legally married here if your Amphur is still open, possibly.

5 years ago

Steven ***************

@Tod ********

. That's sad. So you cant remarry your current wife in Thailand even though you are already married to her legally without a letter declaring you are single? Wow..

5 years ago

Nigel *********

I'd give it a few months and re visit this issue when everything's calmed Dow. There's no real work around at the moment.

5 years ago

Tod *********

yeah, that'd be a fail

@Steven **************

:/ You can't get a freedom to marry affidavit from your consulate IF you're already married :(

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Tod *********

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