horstthaivisa Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Recognition of same-sex unions in Germany (copy in English enclosed) On 1st August 2001 in Germany the law of establishing a same-sex "Civil Union" i.e. Registered Life Partnership (German name: Eingetragene Lebenspartnerschaft as per LPartG) with Civil Registry Offices was launched. In Germany this new law allows partners of same gender/sex: 1) To marry legally when they have an official registered residence and/or domicile in Germany. 2) To marry also partners of other nationalities (Non-German) when the non-German Person has an unlimited residence and settlement permit for Germany. Question: When the same gender partners are for example German and Thai and they want to live together in Thailand: 1) Do the Thai laws and/or authorities legally approve/recognize this "German Same-Sex Civil Union" to be valid (like an official "marriage) in Thailand ? 2) If yes, how and where to get it registered in Thailand ? 3) Which legalized documents in which languages are requred ? 4) Where it will be registered, Amphoe Office ? 2001_08_01 Recognition of same-sex unions in Germany.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 A same sex marriage/civil partnership is not recognised by Thailand. Note that in some countries hwere same sex marriages are recognised a Thai consulate will issue a non-O visa to the partner. But Oone can not get an extension based on marriage from Thai immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horstthaivisa Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Thanks for this info which confirms my knowledge. But there are some "know-it-all"-Farang-People living in Thailand who want to know this (and everything) better ... but this is nonsense. Regarding visa I have no problem: I am in possession of an annual retirement visa (no visa runs but 90 days announcements as usual). This visa is renewed without problems every year when showing sufficient Pension-income. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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