Couples with at least one Thai partner register their marriage with the mission so it is recognised under Thai law. Both partners and two witnesses attend, 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.
Canberra requires the documents to be emailed in advance; Sydney requires booking via its website.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Thailand.
How to apply
Canberra: email the documents first, allow at least two weeks, then staff set a signing date | Sydney: book an appointment on the consulate website and both parties attend with two witnesses
Documents you need
- Passports of both parties
- Thai ID card/house registration (non-Thai party: driving licence or passport copy)
- Divorce certificate if previously married
- Single-status certificate for the non-Thai party, DFAT-authenticated (Sydney: valid 3 months)
- Two witnesses with Thai ID or passport
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: registration free; extra certificate copy AUD 25 (Sydney page)
Processing time: At least 2 weeks for preparation (Canberra).
Good to know
No publication date is shown on the Canberra or Sydney pages used.
Official sources
- canberra.thaiembassy.org/en/content/registration-of-marriage
- sydney.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/95976-registration-for-marr…
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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