Marriage Registration Service
Registering a marriage in Thailand as foreign nationals or between a foreign national and a Thai national involves several steps and specific documentation. TVS Visa Services offers a marriage registration service in Thailand. Here's a guide to the process and how we can assist you:
1. Understand the Legal Requirements
- Eligibility: Both parties must be at least 17 years old. If one or both parties are under 20 years old, parental consent is required.
- Status: Both parties must be free to marry.
2. Required Documents for Foreign Nationals
- Affirmation of Freedom to Marry: A statement from the foreigner’s embassy in Thailand confirming they are legally free to marry. This document must be translated into Thai and legalized by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Passport
- Visa
- Thai National ID and House Registration: For the Thai national, a copy of their ID card and house registration is required.
- Divorce or Death Certificates: If either party was previously married or their previous partner has passed away, a divorce or death certificate must be provided.
3. Marriage Registration Process
- Affirmation of Freedom to Marry: TVS will assist you to obtain this document from your embassy and ensuring it is correctly translated and legalized.
- Prepare the Documents: We will help you to gather all required documents and ensure they are complete and correctly translated.
- Submit to the District Office (Amphur): We will accompany you to the local district office (Amphur) to submit your documents.
- Witnesses: You need to have witnesses for the registration. Most district offices require at least two.
- Register the Marriage: The registration is usually completed on the same day. The district office will issue a Thai marriage certificate.
4. Post Marriage Legalization
- Translation of Marriage Certificate: If you need the marriage certificate for use outside Thailand, it must be translated into English and legalized by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Embassy Notification: Some countries require that the marriage be registered with the foreigner’s home country. TVS Visa Services will help you fulfill this requirement if needed.
5. Additional Services
- Document Preparation and Translation: Prepare and translate all necessary documents, ensuring they meet the legal requirements.
- Accompaniment to Embassies and Amphurs: Provide support by accompanying you to embassies and local district offices and help you navigate the process.
- Legal Advice and Consultation: Offer consultation services to explain the legal implications of marriage in Thailand, particularly concerning property, inheritance, and visas.
- Post-Marriage Services: TVS can help with name changes, visa adjustments, or other legal matters following your marriage.
6. Important Considerations
- Embassy Appointments: Some embassies require appointments for the Affirmation of Freedom to Marry. Booking in advance may be required.
- The entire process, including obtaining the Affirmation of Freedom to Marry and registering the marriage, can take a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the embassy and district office processing times.
TVS can help couples simplify the process of getting married in Thailand, making it a stress-free and memorable experience.
If you would you like more detailed information on specific aspects of the service, or assistance with any related matters, please contact us at TVS Visa Servcies