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| Marriage Registration Procedures for Belgian Nationals |
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The following documents are required for a Belgian to marry a Thai national in Thailand:
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A birth certificate. |
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Certificates of residence, of nationality and of civil status. |
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A certificate certifying that he/she is not married ("certificat de celibataire"). |
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In case the Belgian national was previously married, a proof that he/she is no longer married. |
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A certificate of good character ("certificat de bonne vie et moeurs"). |
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An attestation from the employer, a bank statement OR a declaration about monthly income. |
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The names and addresses of TWO witnesses in Belgium and photocopies of their identity cards. |
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If the Belgian national is under 18 years old, he/she must provide a letter of consent by his/her parents/guardians. |
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ALL THESE DOCUMENTS HAVE TO BE LEGALIZED BY: |
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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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PLEASE BRING THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND THEIR PHOTOCOPIES (one of each), WHICH HAS BEEN LEGALIZED BY THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF BELGIUM. |
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Once the Belgian national is in Thailand, he/she has to contact the Belgian Embassy in Bangkok |
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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 |
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Based on the above-mentioned documents, the Belgian Embassy will issue two new documents (in English). |
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These two documents must be translated into Thai. |
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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. |
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Marriage can take place at any Thai City Hall (Amphoe). |
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The couple should obtain for the marriage certificate and a copy of the marriage registration book (both in Thai). |
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Have these two marriage documents translated into English. |
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Contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs again to have the translation of marriage documents legalized. |
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If the Belgian national wishes to return to Belgium with his/her Thai spouse: |
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The spouse must apply for a visa at the Belgian Embassy in Bangkok. The following documents are required: |
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3 application forms and 3 photos |
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a valid passport. |
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the marriage certificate (both original and translation, legalized) |
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a copy of the marriage registration book (both original and translation, legalized) |
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a copy of the passport of Belgian spouse |
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a copy of the birth certificate (translated and legalized) |
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a medical certificate. |
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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. |
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