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.
Check the latest Exhange Rates Here
| 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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