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Do I need to translate my divorce documents to Thai or English for marrying a Thai lady?

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Feb 20, 2025

3 days ago

Tony **********

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Hi....i am going to Thailand soon and i would like to know if i have to do a translation of my divorce to English or to Thailandese for Marriage in Thailand with a Thai Lady.......I was told  by the Embassy in Lisbon Portugal that i should translate it to English then take it to the Ministery of Foreign Affairs in Lisbon for authentication.....and then bring them with me when i leave for Thailand....my doubt is that i was under the impression it had to be translated to Thai language....Can somebody help me please....Thank You....

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The individual is inquiring whether they need to translate their divorce documents into Thai or English for marriage in Thailand. According to feedback from other users, documents need to be translated into Thai by a certified translator, as Thai is the official language. It is also mentioned that the translation should be processed through the Embassy for authentication before bringing it to Thailand.

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Graham ******

No, you will need it when you go to your Embassy for your Affirmation to marry which you then have translated

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Bent *************

The language in Thailand is Thai. Not English!

3 days ago

Chuck *******

From usa and I had mine translated to Thai by a certified translator.

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