Uk Man Marrying Thai Lady - Need To Visit Embassy?

[roog]

Hi,

I'm marrying my Thai mf g/f soon and she tells me we have to go to the British embassy before the marriage for some paperwork. I called the embassy to check - they said no need. My g/f insists we have to go there "for the papers". The only reason I can think of would be to register the marriage in the UK (at the embassy). I am divorced (in the UK). We will have to visit the visa section afterwards for her UK visitors visa application.

Thanks.

[tominchaam]

If you intend to have your marriage registered in Thailand you have to have a letter from your embassy. If you make a search at this forum you will find detailed information.

[Tywais]

You need a letter of confirmation of freedom to marry (showing you are single or divorced) and needs translated to Thai and stamped by the MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).