cheddarburger

Hello all, I have a follow up question. I now have the marriage certificate from overseas. It was sent for "legalization/certification" by Thai Embassy in the country where we were married. We are here in Thailand and not in that country. What is net step? Do we exit Thailand and take legalized marriage certificate to embassy in any country to get Non-O for spouse? One person above said cannot get in any embassy in SE Asia, but not sure why. For example, if I married to Vietnamese woman in Vietnam, why cannot get spouse dependent visa in Vietnam? Seem like that example must be possible. My case different of course, but now have legal certified marriage documents from Thai Embassy complete. Thank you for advice!

Hello, Thank you to all for responses. Big problem seems to be Thailand not a part of 1961 Hague Apostille treaty. So it look like I need document authenticated by home government, then Thai Embassy at home, like you did. Problem is, we are here now, not there! Thailand such mess sometimes. I think maybe I Thai Embassy can authenticate and then I can bring to Thai MFA confirm. Then after all that, maybe can use at immigration to change visa type.

Hello, I have Non-O retirement visa with extension. I recently marry outside Thailand to another foreign person. What is process for adding new wife to retirement visa as dependent? I read on websites I can add in Thailand or at Thai Embassy outside. Is one way easier than other way? What documentation is required? Anything documents need special stamps from my government (at embassy maybe) to authenticate documents or do I need Thai translations? Thank you for your help and advice!