@Ally ***********

thank you for all this advice, all this is quite similar to what we have been informed that needs to be done by the immigration. If getting it certified at British embassy in Thailand works that would be amazing , as getting it to the Thai Embassy in the UK is quite difficult. Am definitely considering an agent at the moment and as you said have to find one ASAP as they want funds in the bank account for 2 months before applying for the new 1 yr Visa ..

Thank you for the help, Much appreciated!!

@Henry ********

Right, I mean I wouldn't mind sending back to the legalisation office however I feel like it would take much more time then sending or taking it straight to the Thai Embassy. Do you remember how much time it took for the whole process to get it back in hand? Thank you

@Peter *********

Hi Peter, I am afraid MFA are the ones telling us the certificate needs to have the Stamp from the Thai Embassy in UK - before translating it and registering it! Which means of I translate it now the way it is then they would be looking for the stamp from the Embassy.. I don't know - it does sound good though

@John *********

thank you so much, more time - less stress! 🙏

@Henry ********

Hi Henry, yes married in the UK, I already have it legalised by FCDO since a few years back, however still need it certified by Thai Embassy in UK!! Thank you

@Peter ***************

Hi Peter, went to a few, was considering going other cities as well and try some banks.. If not then that would be the problem - having to go back to UK to legalise it at the Thai Embassy..registering it here shouldn't be such a headache (hopefully)

@John *********

hi John, thanks for the help, do you know if I get the 1 month extension in case I don't have enough time will they then allow me to apply for the 12 month visa when my papers ready without leaving thailand? It's the 2 months funds in Thai bank account that is time pressuring - I have the funds they just won't give me an account

@Brandon ***********

thank you Brandon, luckily the certificate is already certified by FCDO as had to be done in the past, however that would mean I still have to fly back to UK for the Thai Embassy to recognise it, still hoping I won't have to do that with the help of an agent!! Thank you