Q. How do we marry legally in Thailand?
A. Marry Me Thailand can take you through all the steps or you can arrange by yourself; either way you and your partner will need to prepare some documents (listed below) and will need to be in Thailand 3-5 days before the wedding to finalise the paperwork.
Q. What sort of documents will be needed and should we bring originals or will copies do?
A. You will need both copies and originals and do ensure you have your own personal copies in a separate bag just in case!
The following documents are required:
Q. So, we need to visit Bangkok for the legal process?
A. Yes. You and your partner will need to visit the embassy of your home country with documents prior to translation to declare you are both single and free to marry. Following translation of the documents you will need to return to the embassy for them to notarised by a consulate official. Officials at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs will authenticate the documents before issuing a marriage license which allows you to marry in any district office.
Q. How long will we need to stay in Bangkok for?
A. You stay will usually only be one or two nights. You will need to check the dates as embassies are closed for public holidays.
Q. This sounds like a lot to do. Can Marry Me Thailand help?
A. Yes we can! The process we offer is as follows:
Please contact us for a price for this service which will include any fees required by officials and all translation services.
Q. How far in advance do we need to plan our wedding?
A. As soon as your decision to marry in Thailand is made. For some of the more popular destinations we are taking bookings two years in advance! Marry Me Thailand recommends that you send out your 'save the date' flyer to guests as soon as possible. This is very important for an overseas wedding as it will allow guests to save up and allocate some time to attend.
Q. Will my civil wedding ceremony in Thailand be legally recognised in my home country?
A. Yes. However do ensure you keep multiple copies of all documentation as you may find it difficult to easily get replacements should you loose the original when you return home.
Q. Is there a minimum age to marry in Thailand?
A. The minimum age is 20 years without parental consent or 18 years with parental consent.
Q. What are the wedding venue options?
A. From beaches, gardens, Buddhist temples, resorts, waterfalls and more. The list of where you can wed in Thailand is very flexible. However only a Civil Ceremony that has been registered with the registrar at the district office will be 'legal'. Marry Me Thailand wedding services work to ensure that your wedding is both one to remember and legally recognised.
Q. When is the best time of the year to marry?
A. Thailand is a hot tropical country and the weather varies only by a few degrees throughout the year. However certain areas such as Phuket Island are affected by rain anytime from April through to October. The weather gets hotter leading up to the rainy season with March and April usually being very hot months so you may wish to avoid this intensity. During rainy season it is rare to rain all day, usually heavy downpours last a short amount of time.
Q. What considerations should we make for the heat?
A. Guests should be advised to wear light loose fitting clothing made of lightweight fabrics. If marrying in a temple then please note that females must cover their shoulders and dress more demurely. For beach weddings guests and couples should also pack some talcum powder which Thai's use daily in hot weather.
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