Thai woman married with Aussie man in Thailand.

Having 1 kid 4 years old, on birth certificate Australian guy is the father.

Relation is going downhill and father not putting any efforts into getting his child a Australian passport.

They never registered the child at the embassy

Can the mother get this done (Australian citizenship for the child)by herself?

And if what should she do?

Mother is just a friend.

Mine is not a definitive answer for you as I truly don't know.

Two months ago, I registered our Twins born in Thailand with the Australian Embassy as I am an Australian Citizen and my Partner, Thai. 'Registered' means they are acknowledged as Australian 'Citizens by Decent'.

One of the documents required was my birth certificate, an original or certified copy.

As for the child's birth certificate, anyone's name can go on that.

Under Thai Laws, because they were legally married (presumption) the Thai Law presumes that he is the Father.

Australian Law, to my knowledge, doesn't make that assumption.

So, to have the right for an Australian Passport, you must first prove to be Australian.

For the child to be proven Australian, the child needs an Australian Citizenship document.

That's just my understanding, hopefully others will have had the practical experience.

Here are some links ...

DIAC_Citizenship

The following document checklist outlines how to apply in Bangkok for Citizenship by Descent.

• Citizenship by Descent Checklist- English

Australian passport
If you are an Australian Citizen and require a passport, please note that the processing of Australian passports are managed by the Consular Section at the Australian Embassy Bangkok. Enquiries relating to procedures for obtaining an Australian passport, processing times and documentary evidence required should be directed to the Consular Section. Please visit the following link for more information http://www.thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok/Consular_P2.html

Links show that the mother can apply for the child, but long bith certificate of the father will be required.

Thank you both very much, will study all information first.

Thanks again