January 11, 20188 yr Hoping someone can clear this up for me. I'm English, gf now wife Thai, got married 7th December 2017 in Bangkok using an agency, after we received all the paperwork back, marriage certificates etc, including translations the agent said I had to take it to 'my government' in England to register my new wife within 60 days but she wouldn't / couldn't elaborate anymore. I know I don't have to register the marriage but wondering if I have to take the marriage certificates to a government office like the agent indicated. Advice would be very much appreciated.
January 11, 20188 yr In the past, You could trade a foreign marriage certificate, for an English marriage certificate at the GRO in the UK. But they stopped doing that a couple of years back, saying the foreign marriage certificate is good enough. It was never something you had to do. Probably best not letting the British government know what you're doing, or where you're living as it doesn't get you anything but trouble. I'm still single and living in the Uk as far as they know, no need for them to know I'm living in a foreign country and married to a foreign woman.
January 11, 20188 yr Author 16 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said: In the past, You could trade a foreign marriage certificate, for an English marriage certificate at the GRO in the UK. But they stopped doing that a couple of years back, saying the foreign marriage certificate is good enough. It was never something you had to do. Probably best not letting the British government know what you're doing, or where you're living as it doesn't get you anything but trouble. I'm still single and living in the Uk as far as they know, no need for them to know I'm living in a foreign country and married to a foreign woman. But I live in England and she lives in Thailand at the moment so I want her to come to England for a few years until I'm in a position to move to Thailand
January 11, 20188 yr 4 minutes ago, mick01827 said: But I live in England and she lives in Thailand at the moment so I want her to come to England for a few years until I'm in a position to move to Thailand So Are half the birds in LOS...
January 11, 20188 yr Author Just now, transam said: So Are half the birds in LOS... Sorry, what's your point?
January 11, 20188 yr 4 minutes ago, mick01827 said: Sorry, what's your point? A jest.....(but has substance) Apply for a visa, jump through the hoops, financial hoops etc..Good luck..
January 11, 20188 yr Author 1 minute ago, transam said: A jest.....(but has substance) Apply for a visa, jump through the hoops, financial hoops etc..Good luck.. 10 minutes ago, transam said: So Are half the birds in LOS... Thank you so much for the none helpful advice
January 11, 20188 yr You dont have to register your marriage mick, the govt dont want to know mate. Just leave it until you apply for her settlement visa and then they will see. Just a small tip.....you can always get a copy of the certificate but not another original so I got the two originals laminated so it lasts and isnt so easy to lose...lol HL
January 11, 20188 yr So long as the marriage was correctly performed within Thai law, then there is no need or requirement to register a marriage in the UK, the Thai Marriage certificate and a translation will suffice. https://www.gov.uk/marriage-abroad Regarding the going to live in UK part, your wife will have to apply for a settlement visa in order to do this, I hope that you have looked in to this carefully, as it isn't as straightforward as it used to be, you will have to satisfy all of the requirements prior to the visa being granted, which includes the yearly financial requirements, English language tests, medical tests and NHS supplements etc. etc. there is a lot of info and knowledge in this regard within the visa and migration to other countries forum. https://www.gov.uk/settle-in-the-uk https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/forum/25-visas-and-migration-to-other-countries/
January 11, 20188 yr Author 1 hour ago, happylarry said: You dont have to register your marriage mick, the govt dont want to know mate. Just leave it until you apply for her settlement visa and then they will see. Just a small tip.....you can always get a copy of the certificate but not another original so I got the two originals laminated so it lasts and isnt so easy to lose...lol HL Thanks mate, I know I don't have to register 'the marriage' BUT the woman at the agency we used said I have to let the UK government about my wife although I can't find any info regarding this anywhere
January 11, 20188 yr 21 minutes ago, mick01827 said: Thanks mate, I know I don't have to register 'the marriage' BUT the woman at the agency we used said I have to let the UK government about my wife although I can't find any info regarding this anywhere Well you will just have to make a choice who you want to believe then mate, wont you.....lol HL
January 11, 20188 yr 2 hours ago, happylarry said: Well you will just have to make a choice who you want to believe then mate, wont you.....lol HL Agree I never dealt with anyone I auss - only for a tourist visa X 3 & never plan to tell or deal with them
January 12, 20188 yr There is no need to register anything, you used to be able store the certificate in uk so if you need a certified copy you could but that service has been discontinued https://www.gov.uk/government/news/marriage-certificate-registry-service-discontinued-for-overseas-brits The only thing you need to do is remember to tick married on any applications you make The only thing i did was get certified copies from thailand as it was cheaper, but have never needed them. The embassy arnt interested in your status
January 16, 20188 yr On 1/11/2018 at 4:54 PM, mick01827 said: Thanks mate, I know I don't have to register 'the marriage' BUT the woman at the agency we used said I have to let the UK government about my wife although I can't find any info regarding this anywhere Sounds like BS to me, but if you are going to rely on marriage for some future benefit in the UK, it might be a good idea to let them know.
January 16, 20188 yr Author 3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Sounds like BS to me, but if you are going to rely on marriage for some future benefit in the UK, it might be a good idea to let them know. Thanks for the reply but surely they already know about everything as it all had to go through the UK embassy at Bangkok.
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