The Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki has announced the introduction of marriage registration services for all couples, regardless of gender, starting from January 23, 2025. This initiative follows the recent implementation of Thailand’s Marriage Equality Act, which allows all Thai nationals to legally register their marriage at the embassy.
The marriage registration services will be available for both Thai-Thai couples and Thai-foreigner couples residing in Finland and Estonia. This development represents a significant advancement in recognizing marriage equality for Thai citizens living abroad.
To apply for marriage registration at the embassy, couples must provide several documents, including:
- A completed application for registration of marriage
- Identification documents (Personal ID for Thai nationals and passport for foreigners)
- A certificate of marital status (for foreign nationals)
Once the embassy reviews the submitted documents, it will confirm the appointment and issue a marriage certificate.
Additionally, Thai nationals who have already registered their marriage under Finnish law can bring their Finnish marriage certificate to the embassy for legalization. This process enables them to apply for the addition of their marriage details to the family registry in Thailand. However, updating the family registry must occur in Thailand, either by the couple themselves or through a power of attorney granted to a Thai representative.
For further inquiries regarding the marriage registration process, interested individuals can contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki via email at [email protected].
Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Helsinki
