How does a foreigner marry in Thailand?

3-step process: (1) obtain an Affirmation/Statutory Declaration of Single Status from your embassy in Bangkok; (2) translate to Thai and legalise at MFA; (3) register at any Amphur (district office). Total timeline 5–7 business days. Spouse only needs to be in Thailand on registration day.

What is the total cost?

Full-service package starts at THB 6,500 — includes embassy appointment booking, certified translation, MFA legalisation, interpreter at the Amphur, and Thai government fees. Embassy affirmation fee varies by nationality (US ~$50, UK £50, AU $185). We support 50+ nationalities.

What documents are required?

Foreigner: passport + embassy-issued Affirmation + MFA-legalised Thai translation. Thai spouse: ID card + house registration + divorce decree (if applicable). Affirmation must be dated within 3 months of the Amphur filing date.

How long does the full process take?

5–7 business days for standard cases: Day 1 embassy appointment for Affirmation, Days 2–3 certified Thai translation, Day 4 MFA legalisation at Chaeng Wattana, Days 5–7 Amphur registration. NYC express service can compress to 3–4 days for US/UK/AU/CA nationals.

Is same-sex marriage now legal in Thailand?

Yes — Thailand's Marriage Equality Act took effect 22 January 2025. Same-sex couples can register at any Amphur/district office nationwide using the same documents and steps as opposite-sex couples. NYC serves LGBTQ+ couples both Thai-Thai and Thai-foreign across 50+ nationalities.

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How do foreigners register a marriage in Thailand?

Foreigners need an Affirmation of Freedom to Marry from their embassy in Bangkok, then a sworn Thai translation, MFA legalization, and registration at any amphur (district office). NYC handles all 5 steps end-to-end in 5–7 working days.

Steps: 5
Timeline: 5–7 days
Nationalities: 50+
Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00

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Marry in Thailand — end-to-end document pack

Every step from your embassy affirmation to the amphur registration and home-country apostille. We've helped 1,200+ couples register legally since 2007.

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How can a foreigner legally marry in Thailand?

Foreigners must first obtain an Affirmation of Freedom to Marry from their embassy in Bangkok, then translate it to Thai, certify it at the MFA, and register at a Thai district office (amphur). Total cost runs THB 15,000–35,000 and takes 5–10 business days. NYC handles all steps including post-marriage apostille for home-country recognition.

5-step workflow

1
Affirmation of Freedom to Marry
Issued by your embassy in Bangkok. We book the appointment and prepare the supporting documents.
2
Translate to Thai
Sworn translation of the affirmation into Thai — required by every Thai district office.
3
MFA legalization
MFA Department of Consular Affairs stamps the Thai translation. 1–3 working days.
4
Amphur registration
We accompany you to the district office (amphur) for the actual marriage registration.
5
Marriage certificate translation
Translate the Thai marriage certificate back into your language + apostille for home country recognition.

Per-nationality checklists

united states united kingdom germany france italy spain netherlands australia new zealand canada japan south korea china india

Typical fee range ฿15,000–฿35,000 depending on embassy + apostille destinations. Request a quote at /en/quote.

50+
Nationalities supported
1 วัน
Registration in 1 day
Affirmation + Translation + MFA
3-step pipeline
อำเภอ
District office filing

Marriage abroad by country

Documents, waiting period, same-sex recognition per destination

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United States

Apostille · 3d waiting · English

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United Kingdom

Apostille · 29d waiting · English

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Germany

Apostille · 42d waiting · German (sworn)

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France

Apostille · 10d waiting · French (assermenté)

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Australia

Apostille · 30d waiting · English (NAATI)

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Canada

Apostille · 5d waiting · English / French

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Japan

Apostille · 0d waiting · Japanese

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South Korea

Apostille · 0d waiting · Korean

Why clients choose NYC

6 key reasons

DBD-registered firm
Registration 0435567000061 · listed with the Department of Consular Affairs and the Lawyers Council of Thailand — verifiable on every case.
6 in-house Notarial Services Attorneys
Attorneys who certify signatures and documents in-house, with native-speaker translators across 50+ languages.
Reply within 15 minutes
Free assessment on every channel — phone, LINE, email, WhatsApp — business days 09:00–18:00.
Full-service specialist team
We serve individuals, listed companies, and filings that must be submitted to foreign embassies.
Worldwide delivery
DHL/FedEx/EMS to all 50 Bangkok districts, 77 provinces, and 195 countries, with tracking numbers.
24-hour rush service
Urgent work within one business day, plus door-to-door pickup and delivery in Bangkok and its metro area.

NYC compared with typical providers

Updated 2026

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DBD + Lawyers Council registration
6 in-house Notarial Services Attorneys
50+ languages supported
End-to-end MFA / embassy legalisation
NAATI Certified (Australia)
Free assessment, reply in 15 minutes
Door-to-door document pickup
100% accuracy guarantee
Receipt + VAT invoice
24-hour rush service