UK nationals can get married in Thailand holding a tourist visa and also can apply for an Affirmation of Freedom at the British Embassy in Thailand, located in Bangkok. The processing time takes 5 working days.
UK Nationality:
Thai Nationality:
Step 1: Book an appointment at the British Embassy
Step 2: Apply for the Affirmation of Freedom
Step 3: Translate all embassy-issued documents into Thai language
Step 4: All documents certified at the Ministry of Foreigner affairs
Step 5: Have the marriage registered
If you have plans to use the marriage certificate as a legal document in other countries, it is best to have it translated into English or your own language and notarized at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs or at the Embassy.
The Embassy is not authorized to provide or recommend translation services, but there are various translation services outside. Foreign nationals who are married to Thai nationals do not automatically acquire Thai citizenship.
Foreigners married to Thais still need to apply for a visa at Immigration and renew the visa every year. For more information, visit the Marriage Visa section of our website here.
Professional Visa and Travel Service (PVTS)
Bangkok Branch:
888/12, Floor M, Mahatun Plaza Building, Phloen Chit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok
Phuket Branch:
273 Yaowarad Road, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket Province