@Evan *******

“every penny you bring into a Thai account will be taxed.” Wow, you need to learn a lot.

And no Thai bank account for you

While it may be feasible, the main challenge is the timeline.

1. Schedule an Appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok: The first step is to book an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok to have a copy of your passport notarized and to sign the affidavit confirming your eligibility to marry. You can easily schedule this appointment online from the U.S.

2. Translation and Certification of Documents: Next, you’ll need to have all your documents translated into Thai and certified at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) at the Chaeng Watthana government complex. I recommend using a translator at the MFA rather than an external one, as the staff there are more familiar with the specific terminology required. If you go with an external translator, your documents may be returned for corrections, which can delay the process. IMPORTANT: Be sure to book an appointment at the MFA online before your visit at

3. Select an Amphoe: Then, identify an Amphoe (district office) where you plan to get married. Be aware that they also have waiting times, particularly in Bangkok, and will review all your documents before providing an appointment. The process can differ significantly between Amphoe, and it might be easier to navigate outside of Bangkok. For instance, we got married at the Bang Rak Amphoe and received an appointment four weeks after our documents were approved.

Lastly, don’t forget to arrange for two Thai witnesses for the marriage registration.

For more information, here is a useful link from the U.S. Embassy: Getting Married in Thailand.

Best of luck!

You sound confused.

Scams in Thailand? 😂😂😂

Stable relationship with a 60-day (soon 30 day) visa exempt status? That is what I call a gamble.

@Hillz *******

yes, I originally applied for a Non-O visa based on marriage online in the U.S. and all I needed to send was a pdf file of my investment statements. So yes, the money can be in an account abroad.

@Ken ******

you need to have your US document certified in Thailand. The U.S. embassy is the only place Thai authorities will accept. Then you have to get it translated and get that translation certified by MFA in Chaeng Watthana. Then you can use that certified translation whatever you need it for in Thailand (Amphur, immigration etc).

Why don’t you check the website of the U.S. Embassy in Thailand? It is all explained in there in detail.

Hard work? What are you talking about?