Frequently Asked Questions
Copy of my Thai marriage certificate?
If someone got married in Thailand and they now live in America, how would they go about getting a copy of their marriage certificate/license in Thailand? The Couples who wish to obtain a copy of their marriage certificates in Thailand involves different procedure such as providing a Power of Attorney certified or notarized by the …
Chinese Citizens getting married in Thailand
My fiance and I are from Hong Kong and China. We are now planning to get married and would like to have our wedding registration in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The exact date is not confirmed yet. Understanding the complicated procedure of registration for foreigners, we would like to consult you for a legal foreigner-foreigner wedding …
How long to obtain a Thai visa?
I would like to visit Thailand this year and was told it was best to apply for a visa first at the Thai embassy. Can you tell me how long does it take to obtain a Thailand visa? This depends on where you apply for your Thai visa as it depends on the embassy. Most …
Married abroad do I need a Thai certificate?
I married my Thai wife abroad, will our foreign marriage be valid in Thailand? Or do we need to visit the district office or Amphur in Thailand to marry again under Thai law? A marriage in a foreign country between Thai nationals or between a Thai national and a foreigner may legally take effect according …
Can I stay in Thailand for 32 days?
We are visiting Thailand in December and want to spend the New Year in Bangkok. I am going to be staying in Thailand for 32 days do I need to apply for a visa? There would be two options on how you could stay in Thailand for 32 days. First, we recommend that you should …
Thai visa on a one-way ticket?
I am going to be on holiday in Thailand during December this year and spend some time in the country. I was wondering if I can I apply for a tourist visa with one-way ticket? No, you cannot apply or even enter Thailand on a Tourist visa on a one-way ticket. The Embassy or consulate …
Can a 90-day visa be extended?
The Non Immigrant “O” visa (single entry) good for 90 days, before my visa expires, would I still be able to extend my stay while in Thailand? With Non Immigrant “O” visa, the immigration officer can be able to extend your stay for a period of up to 1 year depending on your purpose of …
What are the grounds for divorce in Thailand?
I want to divorce my partner. What are the grounds acceptable for divorce in Thailand? The divorce in Thailand requires grounds to which a party must cite as her reasons in filing for the dissolution of her marriage through the courts. These grounds are enumerated by Section 1516 of the Civil and Commercial Code. However, …