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What steps do I need to take to register my Indian marriage in Thailand?
Marriage DocumentationThai Visa ProceduresIndian Marriage CertificateMarriage RegistrationLegalization and ApostilleExpat Guidance in Thailand
Mar 8, 2025
a year ago
Nav ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHii..I was marriage with thai citizen in india..and now I have marriage certificate..I want to move to Thailand and report my marriage local office in Thailand..so have I need any translation of certificate or any apostille to legalize my marriage in Thailand..and can anyone tell me where to report first..
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To legalize your Indian marriage certificate in Thailand, you need to translate it into English, have it attested by the relevant authorities in India (likely the Foreign Ministry and Law Ministry), and then get it attested by the Thai Embassy in India. After arriving in Thailand, translate the attested document into Thai and have it further attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand. Finally, submit the attested Thai certificate to the local district office. It is advisable to work with an authorized agent in India for the initial steps, as the process can be complicated.
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Upadhyay *********
Maybe marry again in Thailand.
Frankie *******
Thai authorities can speak english n they can help u or go to the thai visa center n they can apply for u on your behalf
Nikos **********
I do the same before 2 weeks ,we married in Greece before one year, its very easy process, need little time but nothing complicated...no forget to copy and receive Stamp for your passport
Nav ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nikos *********
can you please tell me in details about the process?Nikos **********
Ooo no forget do same for your passport
Nav ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nikos *********
passport also need to stamps by foreign affairs? Or just need stamp by embassy in Thailand?Reply to
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@Nav *******
translate certificate of marriage in English, after go to ministry of foreign affairs to receive stamp and then go to thai embassy to receive stamp again...when you travel to Thailand translate English version in thai language and receive stamp from ministry of foreign affairs in Thailand, then find two witness and go to your wife's district to register your marriage, its easier if you do via some agent, translate and stamp cost around 1500 baht ,excuse me about my EnglishNav ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nikos *********
but I think no need witness because it's only need when you register marriage in Thailand as a new way..we already had marriage outside abroad with 3 witnessesNikos **********
@Nav *******
to register my marriage in Thailand they wanted 2 witness, don't confuse marriage in your country with legalize in Thailand ,it's different processReply to
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Steve ****************
apostile your marriage documents BEFORE coming here!
Tirthendu ********
Send it back to an agent in India , who wud do all steps in India then send it back to u in Thailand. Will take 1 month atleast in India. 8-10K INR should be going rate for agents . Don't try to do on ur own .. u can't as MEA only accepts legalisation through Authorized agents .
Nav ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tirthendu *******
after complete this process what I have to do next?Reply to
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Yadav *******
I think you need to do MEA
Nav ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Yadav ******
then after mea ? What I have to do next..because am already in ThailandYadav *******
@Nav *******
I think you should contact your thesaban (district office) they will guide u the bestReply to
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Abu ********
It's a very lengthy and complicated process brother! You have to translate your Indian marriage certificate in English and then attested by the concerned authority of India (maybe foreign Ministry and law Ministry). This certificate you have to submit to the Thai Embassy in India for attestation again. That attested certificate again you have to translate in Thai language after you arrived in Bangkok and again have to be attested by the Ministry of foreign affairs, Thailand. Again you have to submit the attested certificate to the concerned district office, Thailand to get the final marriage certificate in Thai language. Please inbox me if you need further cooperation.
Alessandro **********
@Abu *******
anybody who marries a Thai overseas is going through a lengthy process, not just Indians. If you can, marry in Thailand first.Abu ********
@Alessandro *********
, thank you for your advice . I have done everything 6 years back.Alessandro **********
@Abu *******
that's great bro. Best wishes for you and your queen, sir.Abu ********
@Alessandro *********
, so nice of you. Are you from Thailand? I mean live in Thailand?Alessandro **********
@Abu *******
yes I live in Bangkok with my wife and my sonAbu ********
@Alessandro *********
, great! Are you from Italy? Thank you.Reply to
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Nav ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jay *****
marriage certificate in English and after attested from ministry in india..where should I go because now am already in Thailand..any other option other then visit thai embassy because am already in Thailand..Ron ******
@Nav *******
Go to your embassy, get it certified, then you have it translated, finally go to Thai Consular Services to have it legalized. Then visit you’re amphur where you’re living to get it registered.Nongnuch ********
@Nav *******
you received a lot of WRONG instructions! Visit the Embassy of India in Bangkok. They will have your marriage certificates translated and legalized. After this you probably will need to get them co-legalized by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. With these documents you can get your marriage registered on any Amphur inside ThailandJan ******************
@Nav *******
Visit your embassy in Bangkok and see what they can do.Reply to
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@Abu *******
yes it’s a hassle, I’m doing that right now and is finally on the last step to go to the local district office to register my marriage.Abu ********
@Jay *****
, more pain is waiting for you in days to come if you want to stay in Thailand. It's better to avoid living in Thailand. Good luck!Jay ******
@Abu *******
I’m living permanently in Thailand since 16 years and never had any pains about it 😂 It’s a big difference for a white Scandinavian living in Thailand and an Indian, maybe that’s why you experience so much pain and problems 🤔
Abu ********
@Jay *****
, you are inconsistent with your statement. I quote you. " Yes it's a hassle, I'm doing that right now and is finally on the last step to go to the local district office to register my marriage" . So, I thought it's your first time. You also stated that you are permanently living in Thailand since 16 years. So, why are you going through the process again? However, I am not an Indian and have been living in Thailand for 6 years. Thank you.Jay ******
@Abu *******
what are you talking about? I never said it’s my second marrying in Thailand! It’s my firstAbu ********
@Jay *****
, I mean first time processing. Thank you.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Abu *******
hi brother pls check your inboxDarrel *********
@Nav *******
big importance on Thai and English translationReply to
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