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Will I need my original US birth certificate when applying for a marriage or retirement visa in Thailand?
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May 27, 2024
2 years ago
Linhof *********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhen I apply for my marriage or retirement visa in Thailand, will I ever need my original US birth certificate for anything? Wifey is packing everything. Thx
TLDR : Answer Summary
Most commenters agree that the original US birth certificate is not typically required when applying for a marriage or retirement visa in Thailand. However, they suggest bringing it along just in case, as it may be helpful for other processes such as obtaining a yellow housebook or replacing a lost US passport.
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Ron ********
Bring a copy. Take a photograph of it too. Easy. Much better to bring it and not need it than to need it and not bring it.
Giorgio ******
just take your birth certificate , and give it when necessary .just a piece of paper , it is not that heavy .why ask the question ?
same for ID pictures have a few ready for when needed . life is simple .
same for ID pictures have a few ready for when needed . life is simple .
Brian *******
You will need it to replace a lost or destroyed US passport.
Marty *********
If you have it pack it and bring it. How hard could it be?
Peter ****************
I don't think so. I only needed it for getting my yellow housebook. In there is y'r mother and fathers name.
Peter ****************
Don't know really. But I think the remarks further on 'cuts wood'. So better 'safe then sorry'.
Linhof *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Peter ***************
Do you know if I would need it if we put our condo in my name?Reply to
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Aake **********
Nope
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