flyingsaucersarereal Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Hi there, I am a American looking to get married in Thailand. What do I need to do to get the affidavit to marry in Bangkok? Do I just need my Passport? Do I need a appointment? Do I need any other paperwork like proof of income money in the bank etc? Any advice would be helpful thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wrong forum MOVED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 http://marrythailand.com/marriage-registration-thailand.php Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechguy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Did you look at the Embassy Website? For sure you need an appointment, and your passport, and your business will be conducted across the street, at the American Citizen Services building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanyaburi Mac Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service/marriage.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williet98248 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Why are you asking on TV when you can get the answers from the US Embassy? You know...the horse's mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronp1 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 You need to go onto the embassy website and make an appointment for (Notary services). This is who puts the seal on your affidavit to marry. If you were married before you will need to bring supporting documents showing that you are divorced or widowed. Seal cost is $50 USD per seal if you was married before you will receive two affidavits, one seal each. You can pay with debit or charge card. I'm suggesting you also call TSL & Associates David Lam 087-595-4918. They do the translating you will need done. They also can do all the paperwork and bring you to the correct places to make your marriage complete. My wife and I used them , very nice people and we were married in 4hrs. If I remember right the cost was 11,500 baht. I think it was worth the price for no headaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 11500 b seems kinda high. Its been awhile since I did it. However I would look for an all Thai servive that does it. Whenever a farang is attatched to do anything for you they often charge a farang sized fee. Not always, but mostly. I think I paid around 3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapom Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I did this at US Embassy last November. Did not have to have any divorce papers from previous marriage. Cost $100 for 2 notary seals. Had them translated and certified at Chaengwattana. Total cost was less than 2000 baht, plus taxi fare. Take papers to any Amphurs office, pay 20 baht to register and you are married. No ceremony involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DepDavid Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 If you plan to travel back to USA after I suggest fiancé visa and marry in USA. WAIT time for her visa is quite different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronp1 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 If you plan to travel back to USA after I suggest fiancé visa and marry in USA. WAIT time for her visa is quite different. Sure you can get fiancé visa. If you go that route I hope you're not planing on leaving anytime soon though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsaucersarereal Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Do I need to bring any other papers with me other than my passport? Like proof of income? Or signature from boss confirming employment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronp1 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Do I need to bring any other papers with me other than my passport? Like proof of income? Or signature from boss confirming employment?No you don't need any other documents other than your passport to obtain the affidavit. Unless you were married before, then you need to bring papers showing you are not married. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanyaburi Mac Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 DepDavid A friend of mine is just coming on 12 months since he filed the 129F with the USCIS in the States for his fiancee here. Her visa appointment is schedule for next week, finally. Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronp1 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 DepDavid A friend of mine is just coming on 12 months since he filed the 129F with the USCIS in the States for his fiancee here. Her visa appointment is schedule for next week, finally. Mac Oh not a surprise to me. My sister-in-law waited for just over 1yr for a visa BASED on marriage! AND had to pay twice. She finally got her visa and now is in America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DepDavid Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Waiting times have become ridiculous. It is now 10 months from time of application to interview for citizenship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) I married my Thai wife in beginning of Jan. of this year.Gathered up all the paperwork ,and filed the start process of the I-130 with the USCIS on Jan 21 of 2015. We have just received notification to come in for the verbal interview on April 21. So three months for the entire process when done here in Thailand, from first paperwork submitted, to visa in hand ( hopefully ). I made the decision to marry first instead of the fiancee route as it simply made more sense to me. You show up already married which shows commitment, versus saying give her a visa, and I promise to marry this Thai woman when we get to America.. Plus hard to beat the cost of a marriage here of 40 baht.... :-) Did all the paperwork myself, is pretty easy. Every story Ihave heard of from people using a law office say it takes much longer, think the law office drags it out to justify their 100,000 baht fee. Which is sort of funny as all they are doing is checking paperwork. They have no pull whatsoever once the documents are submitted. Edited April 12, 2015 by EyesWideOpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) Waiting times have become ridiculous. It is now 10 months from time of application to interview for citizenship. Here in Thailand for me it was three months. Don't post bad information...... Edited April 12, 2015 by EyesWideOpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsaucersarereal Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 You need to go onto the embassy website and make an appointment for (Notary services). This is who puts the seal on your affidavit to marry. If you were married before you will need to bring supporting documents showing that you are divorced or widowed. Seal cost is $50 USD per seal if you was married before you will receive two affidavits, one seal each. You can pay with debit or charge card. I'm suggesting you also call TSL & Associates David Lam 087-595-4918. They do the translating you will need done. They also can do all the paperwork and bring you to the correct places to make your marriage complete. My wife and I used them , very nice people and we were married in 4hrs. If I remember right the cost was 11,500 baht. I think it was worth the price for no headaches. Thanks that's what I ended up doing paid the same amount and everything was done really fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoxman Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks TV members for the good information. One more question for you that I didn't see addressed here. If I get the first appointment of the day at the US Embassy to get the affidavit notarized, then hustle to get it translated, will I be able to get the form with approval completed from the Ministry of Affairs all in one day? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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