A ceremony and
a registration.

It can happen anywhere, at any time, in any form. No documents, no legal effect. Many couples register at home and hold the ceremony itself in Thailand.

A legal marriage is registered at a district office (amphur) in front of a registrar. The registration itself is short; the preparation beforehand is the part that takes time.

Foreign nationals are usually asked for a document from their own embassy or consulate confirming they are free to marry, translated into Thai and legalised, before a district office will accept it. What exactly is required differs by nationality.

We suggest completing the documents and the registration first and holding the ceremony afterwards. How long the paperwork takes depends on your nationalities, your embassy and the offices involved, so we build in buffer time instead of working to a fixed number of days.

A marriage correctly registered in Thailand is generally recognised abroad, but some countries require further legalisation of the certificate. We cannot guarantee an outcome in your country and we recommend you confirm it with your own authorities.