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Clients: The long and short of it is, if your getting
married you have to go your embassy in Bangkok and get an affidavit
form fill it out get it stamped and signed pay 20 dollars and
give the papers to my man in BKK , want
3-4 working days and we are set to get you married. No Worries
Mate!
the following information is provided by the Australian
embassy (check for updates)
http://www.austembassy.or.th
Australian Embassy Bangkok
37 South Sathorn Road
Bangkok 10120
Thailand
Tel: 02 344 6300
Fax: 02 344 6593
Registering marriages performed
in Thailand
This information sheet provides Australians with information
regarding marriage registration procedures in Thailand. The Embassy
cannot provide information on other issues, such as organising
celebrants or venues. There are brokers in Thailand who will
offer (for a fee) to arrange a marriage registration or ceremony.
Australians wishing to marry other Australians or foreigners
in Thailand (other than Thai citizens), may find that it much
easier to register their marriage in Australia prior to arranging
a suitable ceremony in Thailand, as registration procedures for
foreigners in Thailand can be bureaucratic and time consuming.
Please contact the marriage registrar in your State or Territory
if you select this option. For information on a Thai spouse’s
immigration to Australia please contact the Immigration Section
of the Embassy (DIMIA). Marriages registered in Thailand are
recognised by Australian authorities, but further documentation
will be required from Births Deaths and Marriages for passport
issue purposes.
Why do I need to register? How do I register my marriage?
Under Thai law, marriages must be registered with Thai authorities
to be legally recognised. A valid notarised Thai marriage will
then be recognised in Australia. If you do not register a marriage
with Thai authorities, you are not legally married in Thailand
or Australia. The marriage must be registered at the Amphoe (or
Town Hall), in the district where the marriage took place. In
addition to the normal requirements (about which you should seek
advice from the celebrant), each Australian party must provide
their passport, and the following:
• Statutory declarations
Australians married in Thailand must provide a pro-forma statutory
declaration. The Thai Government requires that such declarations
be witnessed at the Australian Embassy Bangkok. They will not
accept declarations from Australia. A fee of AUD$20 is payable
for this service. (they are issued on the
spot but best to check this is still the case before booking
flights-Jit- Thailandweddings.com)
• Death/Divorce Certificates
If you were previously married, you should provide an original
divorce or death certificate to demonstrate your status. You
must bring original documents to be certified at the Embassy.
The Embassy cannot certify photocopies. A fee of AUD$30 is payable
per certified document. (This is not needed
by our clients marrying non Thai couples- jit)
• Translations
You must also arrange for the statutory declaration and any applicable
divorce/death certificates to be translated into the Thai language.
There are many private translation agencies in Bangkok who can
provide this service (for a fee ) within one working day.
Certification by the Thai Department of Consular Affairs,
MFA
After documents have been translated they must be authenticated
(for a fee) by the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. For information on this you should contact:
Department of Consular Affairs 123 Moo 3, Changwattana Road,
Kwang Toong Son Hong, Khet Laksi, Bangkok Tel. (+66-2) 5751061,
(+66-2)-5751057; Office hours: 08:30 – 15:30
The Amphoe (Town Hall)
When you have completed the above requirements, which can only
be completed in Bangkok over at least 2-3 working days, you should
go to the Amphoe to register the marriage. An appointment may
be required. Your celebrant may be able to assist you with these
arrangements.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for the assistance
of Australians intending to register a marriage in Thailand and
is intended to be as accurate as possible. The Embassy is not
responsible for any inconvenience, arrangements, or expenses
made on the basis of the above advice.
For the Australian embassy Website here
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