{"id":1927,"date":"2023-03-31T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T08:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/?p=1927"},"modified":"2023-03-31T15:42:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T08:42:28","slug":"an-expats-guide-to-getting-married-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/an-expats-guide-to-getting-married-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"An Expat’s Guide to Getting Married in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting married is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and getting married in Thailand as an expat would be an extraordinary moment. With its natural beauty and colorful cultures, even if you tie the knot in busy Bangkok, Thailand will give you an unforgettable experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

But getting married in a foreign country can also be confusing for an expat, and this is where this <\/span>Pacific Prime<\/b><\/a> article comes in. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Going for a Pre-Marital Health Checkup<\/h2>\n

Although getting a <\/span>pre-marital health examination<\/span><\/a> is not a requirement for getting married, we still strongly advise it, especially if you have any plans to start a family. Leading hospitals in Thailand offer a variety of pre-marital health check-up packages that can help you identify any fertility, health, and inheritable issues. Knowing this ahead of time will give you the opportunity to clarify and resolve any issues you may have before getting married.<\/span><\/p>\n

P<\/span>re-marital health check-up packages are offered by <\/span><\/a>many hospitals in Thailand including <\/span>Bumrungrad<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Samitivej<\/span><\/a>. For example, at <\/span>Bangkok Hospital<\/span><\/a>, a pre-marital health package costs THB \u0e3f6,500 for the bride and THB \u0e3f5,900 for the groom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Word About \u2018Marriage Registration\u2019 and \u2018Marriage Ceremonies\u2019<\/h2>\n

Now for the fun part: the marriage ceremony! Thailand is a popular destination to get married in due to its breathtaking venues – from serene beaches to rustic mountains and everything in between. What\u2019s more, the country also has a rich culture and heritage to partake in. The icing on the cake? It also offers excellent value for money, which you\u2019ll find in the form of wedding ceremony packages catering to different religions (or no religion) offered by leading hotels.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s important to point out that any religious or non-religious marriage ceremony you have in Thailand won\u2019t be legally recognized either in the country or anywhere else – unless you also have a marriage registration<\/strong>, which is what we\u2019ll cover in the next section. You can choose to have a marriage ceremony with or without marriage registration, or skip the marriage ceremony altogether and only have the marriage registration.<\/p>\n

Your Three-Step Guide to Registering a Marriage<\/h2>\n

You might be wondering, how do I register a marriage in Thailand? Whether you\u2019re a foreigner marrying another foreigner, or a foreigner marrying a Thai national, registering a marriage in Thailand involves a lot of paperwork, and running around to and from your embassy\/embassies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You also need to be resident in Thailand for at least 3 days before you register the marriage and allow at least 1 day for the paperwork to be processed. Here\u2019s a three-step guide for you to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Determining Whether or Not You can Get Married<\/h3>\n

To start with, you should check whether or not you and your partner are free to get married under Thai law<\/a>:<\/p>\n