Affidavit / Affirmation of Freedom to Marry — 15 Bangkok Embassies
What is an Affidavit of Freedom to Marry?
It is a sworn statement made at your own embassy in Thailand confirming you are legally free to marry. The District Office needs it, translated into Thai and legalized by the MFA Department of Consular Affairs, before registering a marriage with a foreigner. Each embassy has its own process, so check with yours first.
End-to-end pipeline: book the embassy → obtain the Affidavit / CNI / CCM / Nulla Osta / Ehefähigkeitszeugnis → certified Thai translation → MFA Thailand legalization → ready for the amphur.
Quick Answer
Source doc names differ by country (Affidavit, CNI, CCM, Ehefähigkeitszeugnis, Nulla Osta). All must be MFA-legalised and translated to Thai before the amphur accepts them (French CCM is the only exception). NYC service fee: a quote on request (excl. embassy fees).
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Affidavit of Eligibility to Marry (Single Status Affidavit)
Affirmation / Statutory Declaration of Marital Status
Statutory Declaration of Marital Status (form A)
Ehefähigkeitszeugnis (Certificate of No Impediment) — issued in Germany, apostilled
Certificat de Capacité à Mariage (CCM)
婚姻要件具備証明書 (Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage)
혼인관계증명서 (Marriage Relationship Certificate) + 기본증명서 (Basic Certificate) apostilled
无婚姻登记记录证明 (Certificate of No Marriage Record) issued by China + consular legalization
Affidavit of Marital Status + Bachelorhood Certificate attested by Indian notary
Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (CLCCM) หรือ Affidavit in Lieu
Справка об отсутствии брака (Certificate of No Marriage) หรือ Affidavit ที่สถานทูตทำให้
Nulla Osta al Matrimonio
Fe de Vida y Estado (Certificate of Life & Marital Status) + Expediente Matrimonial
Verklaring van huwelijksbevoegdheid (Declaration of Marriageability) — ออกที่ Gemeente Den Haag ในเนเธอร์แลนด์เท่านั้น + Apostille
Statutory Declaration in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage
FAQ
- What is an Affidavit / Affirmation of Freedom to Marry?
- A consular statement from your home-country embassy confirming there is no legal impediment to marriage. Thai amphurs require it before registering a marriage between a Thai national and a foreigner.
- Why must it pass MFA Thailand?
- Thai amphurs require two additional steps: (1) certified Thai translation and (2) legalization by the Thai MFA Consular Department (Chaeng Watthana). NYC coordinates the chain; timing depends on embassy and Consular Department queues.
- How long does the whole process take?
- Embassy booking (1–8 weeks depending on country) + embassy issuance (1–5 days) + MFA + translation (3–5 days) = 2–10 weeks in total.
- Can I prepare paperwork in my home country first?
- Yes for several: US notary + Apostille, UK Register Office + FCDO Apostille, German Standesamt, Dutch Gemeente Den Haag. NYC picks up the MFA + Thai translation in Thailand.
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The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
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Frequently asked questions
- How does a foreigner register a marriage in Thailand?
- The foreign partner first obtains an affidavit of freedom to marry from their embassy in Thailand, has it translated into Thai and legalized by the Department of Consular Affairs, and then both parties register the marriage at any district office (amphoe) with passports and two witnesses. Since the Marriage Equality Act took effect on 23 January 2025, same-sex couples register on exactly the same basis.
- Do we need an interpreter at the district office?
- Yes in practice — most district offices require that a foreign party who does not read Thai be assisted by an interpreter, and many request that the interpreter present identification and sign the register. Some offices also expect a prenuptial agreement, if any, to be presented before registration, because a prenuptial agreement in Thailand is only valid when registered together with the marriage.
- Is a Thai marriage recognized in my home country?
- A marriage registered at a Thai district office is generally valid worldwide, but recognition procedures differ: many countries want the Thai marriage certificate and the Kor Ror 2 extract translated, legalized by the MFA and certified by their embassy before it is entered in their civil register. Some countries additionally require registration with their consulate within a set period.
- How is a prenuptial agreement made enforceable in Thailand?
- Under the Civil and Commercial Code a prenuptial agreement must be in writing, signed by both spouses and two witnesses, and registered with the marriage at the district office on the day of registration — an agreement signed afterwards is void as to property arrangements. It also cannot contradict public order or the rules on parental duties, so the drafting must be Thailand-specific rather than a translated foreign template.