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Marriage Registration in Thailand (Belgian-Thai)

A Belgian national can marry in Thailand while on a tourist visa and can apply for an affidavit at the Embassy of Belgium in Thailand. The processing time is approximately three weeks.

Required Documents for Belgian Nationals

The following documents must be presented at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Belgium to obtain the “Certificate of no diriment impediment” and the “Affidavit for marriage”:

If you are registering at the Belgian Embassy in Thailand:

  1. Passport Copy: Photocopy of the bio-page of the international passport, plus all immigration stamps for all entries into the Kingdom of Thailand.
  2. ID Card: Original ID card.
  3. Birth Certificate: Certified full copy of the birth certificate from the Belgian municipality where you were born.*
  4. Nationality Certificate: Certified full copy of the nationality certificate issued by the Belgian municipality.*
  5. Resident Certificate: Certified full copy of the resident certificate issued by the Belgian municipality.*
  6. Marital Status Certificate: Certified full copy of the marital status certificate issued by the Belgian municipality.*
  7. Bank Statement: Last 6 months of bank statements.
  8. Divorce Certificate: Original Divorce Certificate (if applicable).
  9. Death Certificate: Original Death Certificate of your ex-spouse (if applicable).

* Note on Validity & Format (Applies to items 3-6): These documents must not be older than 6 months. Only an original document or a certified full copy is accepted (no photocopies, faxes, or e-copies).

Embassy of Belgium in Thailand for more information.

Additional Requirements & Notes from Local Authorities

The local authority requires the following information and documents for the Embassy:

  • Witness Information: The name, surname, and address of two Belgian citizens living in Belgium who are informed of the future marriage in Thailand (a copy of their identity card is required).
  • Proof of Income: Proof of your monthly income.
  • Alien House Registration: A copy of your House Registration for an Alien (yellow book) issued by the Thai City Hall.

Embassy Processing Note: The Embassy cannot always issue the documents immediately. In some cases, applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brussels, which can extend the issuance time to several weeks.

Required Documents for Thai National

  • Original Passport
  • Original Thai ID card
  • Original House Registration
  • Original Divorce Certificate (if applicable)
  • Original Birth Certificate (if you have a child with non-Thai nationality before marriage registration)

5-Step Marriage Registration Process

Step 1: Apply at Embassy for Affidavit & Certificate

  • – You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Embassy of Belgium on your appointment date.
  • – We re-check all documents, the affidavit form, and the Certificate of no diriment impediment.
  • – The affidavit application at the Embassy takes around 2–3 hours.
  • – Return transport to your hotel.

Step 2: Embassy Mails Documents

  • – The Embassy sends the Certificate of no diriment impediment and Affidavit form directly to the customer by post.

Step 3: Document Translation

  • – The notarized affidavit and Certificate of no diriment impediment will be translated into Thai by a certified translation service from our company.

Step 4: Certification at Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • – We submit all the notarized affidavits, Certificates, and Thai translations to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on your behalf for certification.

Step 5: Marriage Registration

  • – You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the District Office (Amphur) to have the marriage officially registered.
  • – We provide an interpreter and witness, as requested by the District Office.
  • – After the marriage registration is complete, we provide return transport to your hotel with a small gift.

Important Information

International Use: If you plan to use the marriage certificate as a legal document in other countries, it is best to have it translated into English or your own language and notarized at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs or at your Embassy.

Translation Services: The Embassy is not authorized to provide or recommend translation services, but various external services are available.

Citizenship & Visa: Foreign nationals marrying Thai nationals do not automatically acquire Thai citizenship. A foreign national will need to apply for a Thai Marriage Visa at Immigration and renew it annually.

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