Marriage Registration in Thailand: Guide and Document Checklist
Only registration at a district office creates a legal marriage in Thailand, and a foreigner needs embassy papers that are translated and legalised first. This free guide explains the sequence in plain English and Thai, so that both partners can prepare together.
What is inside
- Who can marry: age, earlier marriages, same-sex couples, two foreigners
- The four steps in order, with where to go, what you receive and how long each takes
- What the foreigner, the Thai partner and the witnesses bring to the district office
- The prenuptial agreement: why it must be registered at the same moment as the marriage
- Costs and timing, including Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation fees and the Apostille change on 28 February 2027
- What to check and do after the registration: certificates, use abroad, visa, land, will
- A checklist to tick and a record sheet for your appointments
Files
PDF guide to read or print, and the same guide as an editable Word file so you can fill in the record sheet on your computer. English first, then the full Thai version. Checked 3 October 2026.
Embassies and district offices set their own requirements. Always confirm with the office you will use.
Full online guide: How to Get Married in Thailand. Legalisation: Legalization of documents in Thailand. Before the wedding: Prenuptial agreement template.
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