Hidden Costs



A little known condition of getting married to a Thai is that you must have know the person for at least 3 months and have visited the country as least twice, the second visit can be used to get married.There are a number of costs hidden by some of the introduction agencies. The cost listed below were taken from the relevant web sites and were valid on 1st May 2007, please check the web site to ensure the correct cost.

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Subject Cost Web Link
Affirmation of Freedom to Marry 3,600 Baht British Embassy
Affirmation of Freedom to Marry Translation between 100 - 1000 Baht Depending on company
Dowry Will vary from lady to lady, the Dowry should be agreed before hand. (see Advice Page)
Jewellery Goes to the wife and should be agreed before the wedding. (see Advice Page)
Marriage Ceremony Will depend on where you get married
Wedding Feast Will depend on number of guests and where
Marriage Registration 300 Baht  
Marriage Certificate Translation between 100 - 1000 Baht Depending on company
Partners Passport 1130 Baht  
Tuberculosis Testing 2050 Baht TB Testing

Settlement Visa (see below)

36,000 Baht Settlement
Indefinite Right to Remain - SET (M ) £750 Home Office
Extention Visa - FLR(M) £395 Home Office
English Lessons between 1000 - 10,000 Baht Depending on school and number of hours

Please Note the settlement visa only last for 2 years after which time the Indefinate Right to Remain visa or an extendtion visa will be required. The law has recently change the applicate must have passed the UKLifeTest or ESOL Level 3 course.

 

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