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Indonesia → Thailand: getting married as an LGBTQ+ couple

Indonesian citizens marry a same-sex partner in Thailand using legalized civil-status documents.

Indonesia does not recognise same-sex marriage. Marrying in Thailand gives Indonesian couples an official Certificate of Marriage as documentation of their union.

Your document route

The key document for Indonesia citizens is the Civil-status certificate (legalized). Here's the typical path:

  1. Gather civil-status documents. Obtain and legalize your civil-status certificate. The exact document set and legalization chain depend on your province, and we confirm these with you.
  2. Legalize & translate. Documents are legalized and translated into Thai — we arrange certified translation.
  3. Register in Thailand. We handle the MFA and district-office registration on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need to live in Thailand to marry here?

No — there is no residency requirement. Any nationality can register a marriage in Thailand.

Will this be recognised in Indonesia?

Indonesia does not currently recognise same-sex marriage, so your Thai certificate may not be recognised there. It still provides official documentation of your relationship and is widely recognised in countries that allow same-sex marriage. We’ll explain what it means for your situation.

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