How to Get Married in Thailand

Marriage in Thailand is relatively quick and straightforward. Once you complete the required paperwork, the ceremony can be performed at a local district office known as an amphur or khet. After the legal ceremony has taken place, you can have a more romantic ceremony in a luxurious setting anywhere in Thailand.

Applications and/or Documents Required: Bring along original copies of the following (and be sure pack these in your hand luggage, never in your checked bags):

Passport

A Letter of Certification, issued by an Embassy or Consulate or a Government Organization from your home country, stating that you are free to marry. The Letter must be translated and certified by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If previously married, a certified copy of the final divorce decree, or death certificate if marriage ended due to death of spouse.

Residency Requirements: none

Waiting Period: none, however, you should allow plenty of time to process the paperwork. A law office can help acquire the official documents from the embassy and have them translated and legalized quickly with minimum problems.

~ by Liz Stiglets

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• wedding regulations in other destinations

Note: Lovetripper.com provides the above information for guidance purposes only. Couples should verify all information with the consulate from their respective countries and with the local offices before making any plans.