APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

1. Jurisdiction

The Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow may issue marriage certificates to Thai citizens that reside in Russia.

2. Criteria
   • The couple applying must come to apply for a marriage certificate in person at the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow.
   • One of the parties applying for a marriage certificate must be a Thai citizen
   • If the husband is not a Thai citizen, they must request an affidavit proving that they’re single prior to the marriage and proof of income from their employer
   • The applying couple must both be at least 17 years of age. If any of spouses is not 17 years of age yet, then their parent/legal guardian must put signatures for them.
   • If one or both parties applying for a marriage certificate have previously signed a marriage certificate (with another partner), then that/those party or parties must also present a divorce certificate with that previous partner.
   • If the wife has previously signed a marriage certificate with a previous partner and finalised a divorce with that partner:
     • The surname in their passport and in other civil registration documents must be changed back to their maiden name before they can apply for a new marriage certificate (if the previous marriage was before June 5th, 2003).
     • The divorce must be finalized for at least 310 days unless they have already birthed a child within the 310 days, or have a note from their physician verifying that they are not pregnant, or have a court order from Thailand allowing the marriage before the 310 day period
3. Necessary Documentation:
   • Request for appointment to apply for a marriage certificate (via phone or email);
   • Application for a marriage certificate (1 copy, fill out both English and Thai sections);
   • Thai national ID card and/or valid passport (of both spouses) (Original and 1 copy);
   • Thai house registration which has the 13 digit ID number of the individual applying (1 copy).
4. Fees

There are no fees associated with applying for a marriage certificate

5. Processing
   • Prepare all of the necessary documents outlined above
   • Make an appointment with the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow to apply for a marriage certificate at least 5 business days in advance;
   • Wait for a confirmation of the appointment from Royal Thai Embassy staff;
   • On the day of appointment/issuance of the marriage certificate, both parties that make up the couple most come to the Royal Thai Embassy at the time and date determined by the staff and present the original copies of the required documents.
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6. For More Information you may contact us via email:

[email protected]

Or call us:
Tel: +7 (495)-109-11-99