Frequently Asked Questions
Thai marriage recognized abroad?
I am married to a Thai and we are moving back to my home country. I was wondering about our marriage registration abroad. Is the Thai marriage registration recognized abroad? Thai marriage registration is not only recognized under Thai law but also in the foreigner’s country of nationality. Once marriage is registered in Thailand, these …
Can I work in Thailand on a B Visa?
So it’s not really a requirement that I have to obtain a work permit or can I simply work in Thailand on my business visa? The You cannot work legally in Thailand without a work permit. And a non-immigrant “B” visa is required and should be obtained first to apply for a work permit. It …
What happens when my wife dies?
I live in Bangkok and I have been married to a Thai for 5 years. I was wondering what would happen when my Thai wife dies. What happens to my Thai marriage visa? A foreigner being married to a Thai spouse shall be granted a Marriage visa provided that requirements are met. The visa would …
Do I get Thai nationality after marriage?
I will marry a Thai woman next month, how will I be able to stay in Thailand? Can I have a Thai nationality? Marrying a Thai national would enable you to apply for a long-term visa on a Marriage visa. There are certain requirements that the foreign spouse needs to meet in order to proceed …
Changing jobs requires a new work permit?
I have found another job in Thailand and want to change. I was wondering how much of a problem this is going to be. Do I need a new work permit for the new job? If a foreigner leaves a job for whatever reason, they need to hand back the work permit to the labor …
Can homosexuals get married in Thailand?
Can homosexual couples who are in Thailand get married and can one apply for a marriage visa on this basis? No, legally, two people of the same gender cannot marry in Thailand. And also legal marriage between transsexuals cannot be done under Thai Law. Note that since you cannot get married you cannot apply for …
Must we visit Bangkok for registration?
We live in Phuket and were wondering about where to register our marriage while in Thailand. Do we now need to get to Bangkok to register our marriage? Yes. For foreign nationals who intend to get married in Thailand, a visit to the embassy of your home country in Bangkok shall be required for you …
Can I marry my half cousin?
I live in Thailand and I am looking to marry my first-half cousin in Thailand. What are the laws regarding such marriage in Thailand? Would this be allowed in Thailand? The According to the Thai Civil and Commercial Code, parties for marriage should have no blood relations. They should not be in the direct descendant …