marriage registration

 

Marriage Registration

Belgian Citizens

 


The following documents are required for a Belgian to marry a Thai national in Thailand. Ensure that you have all the documentation when starting the process:


Marriage Registration : Process


1. A birth certificate.
2. Certificates of residence, of nationality and of civil status.
3. A certificate certifying that he/she is not married ("certificat de celibataire").
4. In case the Belgian national was previously married, proof of divorce
5. A certificate of good character ("certificat de bonne vie et moeurs").
6. An attestation from the employer, a bank statement.
7. The names and addresses of TWO witnesses in Belgium.
8. If the Belgian national is under 18 years old, he/she must provide a letter of consent by his/her parents/guardians.

Marriage Registration : Contact


  • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Belgium
    27, Rue des Petits Carmes
    1000 Brussels
    (opening hours: 9h00-12h00, 10 Euro per document).
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  • The Royal Thai Embassy in Belgium
    2, Square du Val de la Cambre
    1050 Brussels
    (opening hours: 10h00-12h00 and 14h00-15h00, 3 Euro per document).
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  • The Embassy of Belgium
    17th floor, Sathorn City Tower, 175 South Sathorn Road
    Tungmahamek sub-district, Sathorn, Bangkok
    10120
    Tel: 02-679 54 54.
    Fax: 02-679 54 65

  • * Based on the above-mentioned documents, the Belgian Embassy will issue two new documents (in English).

  • * These two documents must be translated into Thai.

  • * Contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (Legalization Service, Kimpo Building, 3rd floor, Muang Thong Thani, Chaengwattana Road in Nonthaburi, tel. 02-503 45 39) in order to have the translation documents legalized.

  • * Marriage can take place at any Thai City Hall (Amphoe).

  • * The couple should obtain for the marriage certificate and a copy of the marriage registration book (both in Thai).

  • * Have these two marriage documents translated into English.

  • * Contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs again to have the translation of marriage documents legalized.


  • Marriage Registration : Returning to Belgium


    The spouse must apply for a visa at the Belgian Embassy in Bangkok. The following documents are required:

  • 3 application forms and 3 photos
  • a valid passport.
  • the marriage certificate (both original and translation, legalized)
  • a copy of the marriage registration book (both original and translation, legalized)
  • a copy of the passport of Belgian spouse
  • a copy of the birth certificate (translated and legalized)
  • a medical certificate.

  • The visa application will be forwarded for consideration by the competent authorities in Belgium. This may take about two months for a reply from the Belgian authorities.

     

     

    • NB: THE FEES MAY ALTER WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

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