Spouses who agree to divorce register it with the mission when the divorce is valid under Thai law and at least one spouse is Thai. Both spouses attend with two witnesses, and registration is free.
Where to apply in Australia
Royal Thai Embassy, 111 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, which serves the whole of Australia for these services (online booking; hours Mon-Fri 8:30-16:30). Also offered at the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Thailand.
How to apply
Complete the divorce form signed by both parties | Canberra: email documents, book at least 7 working days ahead, staff need 2 weeks | Sydney: book on the consulate website and attend with witnesses
Documents you need
- Divorce agreement/application form signed by both
- Original marriage certificate
- Passports of both
- Thai ID card or house registration copy (non-Thai: driving licence)
- Two witnesses with Thai ID or passport and copies
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: registration free; extra copy AUD 25 (Sydney page)
Processing time: At least 2 weeks for preparation (Canberra).
Good to know
Canberra page mentions signing a 'marriage certificate', likely a typo for the divorce certificate. No publication date is shown on the Canberra or Sydney pages used.
Official sources
- canberra.thaiembassy.org/en/content/registration-of-divorce
- sydney.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/95977-registration-for-divo…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Thailand's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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