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If I'm Malaysian, do I have to go back to Malaysia to get the affirmation certificate showing I am free to marry, or can the Malaysian embassy in Thailand produce that letter?

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You can go to Malaysian embassy in Thailand and later translate the certificate into the Thai language.

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What documents do we need to get a civil marriage in Thailand?

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You'd need an affidavit or affirmation of freedom to marry, a copy of your passport, and an original divorce or death certificate for a previous spouse. Your Thai fiancee would need the following documents: National ID card or a valid ID card; house registration certificate; original divorce or death certificate for a former spouse; and a name change certificate.

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Can I obtain an affidavit to marry without going to the US Embassy in Bangkok?

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Yes. They have a website where you can fill out the paperwork and submit it online.

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I am a Croatian citizen. What do I do if I want to marry a Thai woman?

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You should consult with the Croatian authorities in your hometown, the Croatian embassy in Thailand, and your future wife's local authorities in order to have the marriage acknowledged and registered by both countries and governments. If a religious ceremony will be performed, find out if the person performing the wedding is authorized to issue a legal wedding certificate, or if you need to have a second/civil wedding in order to have the marriage acknowledged legally. If you and your future spouse are planning to move to Croatia, you will also need to know what steps and documents are needed to for her to apply for a residency/spouse visa.

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Is there any problem if the birth date written on my passport and marriage certificate is different?

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Yes. The incorrect one will need to be corrected.

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Can I marry a woman from Thailand if I'm from Pakistan?

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Yes, you can marry a woman from Thailand if you are from Pakistan.

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Do I need to have the first page of my passport translated to Thai?

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Some district offices require a legalized passport of the foreign party stamped at his/her embassy in Bangkok, so yes, this needs to be translated to Thai language and legalized at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok.

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Will Thailand perform a same sex marriage?

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No. Same sex marriage is not legal in Thailand. Thailand's existing legislation only allows marriages between people of different sexes.

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I need to get my original marriage certificate as I am getting divorced. I cannot find it. What can I do?

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Go to a law office and ask for one. If you go to your bank, ask if it has a copy.

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Do we also have to perform a wedding ceremony, with rings and witnesses, at the Ban Amphur after getting the appropriate documents certified?

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No, it is totally separate from any ceremony.

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Do I need to change my religion if getting married in Thailand?

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No, it is not necessary to change your religion if you are getting married in Thailand.

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How do I legalize my marriage certificate if I was married in Thailand?

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That will depend on your home country's requirements. Most require the Thai MFA to certify the English translation. Other will do the translation at their embassies only.

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We are both Filipinos and would like to get married in Thailand. How long does it take to finish all the requirements? Is there a person or agency that can assist us?

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You need to stay in Thailand for 13 - 15 days. The reason for this is because Philippine Embassy in Bangkok issues the CLCCM (Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage) after the lapse of the 10-day marriage bans, provided that no objection to the marriage has been received in the interim. the remaining 3 - 5 days will be spent for translations/legalization of documents and registration of marriage at the district office/amphur. If both parties are Filipinos, you have the option to marry at the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok. However, this is only by schedule; the solemnization of marriage is done every third Wednesday of the month.

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Can a religious marriage be performed before getting the legal marriage certificate?

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Yes. However, the legal marriage performed at the district office is what's honored by Thai law. Religious weddings do not have a bearing under Thai law.

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I'm a British man wanting to marry my Laotian girlfriend in Thailand. Is this possible? What are the requirements and procedures?

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It can be done, but the documents she needs to bring Thailand to submit to her embassy is a lengthy list and extremely costly to get back in Laos. Talk with a professional about the process.

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How do I get married in Thailand if our passports say "single" for marital status? Do we need to produce documents saying we are free to marry, or are the passports proof enough?

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Present documents that show you are each free to marry, called a Single Certificate. Get this from your respective embassies in Bangkok.

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