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How do I marry in Thailand?
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Marriage in Thailand by non-Thai couples
or Thai National and foreigner couple is easy to arrange
and can be quickly accomplished. The legal marriage registration
can be done at any district office in Thailand on any
working day between 8am and 3pm. To marry you need passports
and proof that you are single. If you have previously
been married which ended in divorce or death you need
the original certificates. If never been married you need
to show the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a statutory statement
of non-attachment notarized by your embassy in Bangkok.
Your Embassy may require proof of evidence to this fact. |
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What are the fees I must pay?
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A statutory statement required
by the Thai authorities will cost 1,000 Thai Baht each
(US$25). Your embassy will normally charge a fee for notarizing
it and the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs makes a nominal
charge for registering it and issuing a certificate to
enable you to legally marry anywhere in Thailand. A further
fee will be required to have the document officially translated
into Thai. |
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Any special legal planning I should
do prior to my marriage?
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Special attention should
be made about pre marriage planning. Assets of the foreigner
should be protected. A prenuptial agreement prepared by
a licensed lawyer is highly recommended. Prenuptial Agreements
should be prepared in both the Thai and English languages.
If, for example, the foreigner is a US Citizen with assets
in USA and Thailand, the prenuptial agreement should be
prepared in such a manner that it is recognized and legally
binding in both USA and Thailand. Prenuptial Agreements
are less likely to be contested when prepared and signed
well in advance of the marriage date.
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What services can your law firm provide
to assist me in my marriage?
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Our Marriage Legal
Services Package offers you the following service for
12,900 THB:
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Collecting and notarization of Embassy documents
(Affirmation or Affidavit of Freedom to Marry).
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Translation of Affirmation or Affidavit documents
in Thai language. |
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Submitting documents to Thai Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. |
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Register the Marriage at the District Office (Amphur) |
We can also assist you in preparing
your prenuptial agreement in both English and Thai languages
as well as applying for a marriage visa for your long
term stay in Thailand. |
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What if I want to travel outside Thailand
with my new spouse?
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If you marry a Thai National
you have many new options for his/her visa for travel
outside of Thailand. For the U.S. citizen, you can apply
for a K3 marriage visa. For the UK citizen, you can apply
for Spouses visa. Our visa specialists can assist you
in applying for the most appropriate visa. |
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Where can I visit your office?
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Siam International Legal Group
is Thailand’s largest legal service network with
offices in Bangkok, London, Las Vegas,Denver, Phuket,
Chiang Mai and Pattaya, Hua Hin. We are open 24 hours
everyday of the week. We offer free initial consultation
by calling (66)2 661-1362 or contact our 24 hour Live
Chat on our website at www.siam-legal.com. |
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Do you provide any other services?
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We are a full service law
firm providing civil and criminal litigation, business
and license registrations, Thai visas and work permits,
marriage services, private investigation and visas to
any country. |
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