The Legal Aspects Of Getting Married In Thailand

As part of our visa service to America, our firmfirst document and 800 baht for the second
represents clients with regard to the legal aspectsdocument if required. Cash and credit cards are
of getting married in Thailand.accepted forms of payment.
The following is an outline of the services2. Our firm will translate the English documents we
provided by our firm with regard to a legalobtained from the American Embassy into the
Thailand marriage:Thai language for presentation to the Thai
1. Before the Thai government allows a citizen ofgovernment. The translations are certified by a
a foreign country to marry a Thai citizen theylicensed translator.
must be provided with proof that the foreigner is3. Our staff will take you, and the translated
free to marry. Proof that is acceptable to thedocuments, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Thai government must be obtained from theLegalization Division. The Legalization Division will
foreign citizen's Embassy. The American Citizensverify the authenticity of your signatures and the
Services Section of the American Embassy inEmbassy Seal. The translations of the documents
Bangkok provides American Citizens with awill be analyzed for accuracy and certified correct.
notarized and stamped "Affirmation of FreedomOur staff will represent you thru this process and
to Marry"complete the necessary forms. Standard
To obtain an "Affirmation of Freedom to Marry"processing time is three days, however our firm
there is one form that must be completed forwill complete it for you in one hour.
persons who have not been previously married4. Our staff will take you and your fiancee to the
and two forms for persons who have beendistrict office with a portfolio of all documents
previously married.required by the Thai government for the legal
Our firm prepares these forms and escorts ourmarriage. Our staff will present you and your
clients to the American Citizens Service Sectionfiancee' along with all documentation to the
of the American Embassy.government officials. The legal marriage is
The process of obtaining the "Affirmation ofregistered and both parties are presented with an
Freedom to Marry" can take 30-60 minutes andoriginal certificate of marriage.
varies with the Embassy's work load on any givenFor more information about getting married in
day.Thailand. Our firm provide visa service to America
The Embassy charges a fee of 1200 baht for thefrom Thailand.