Country guide

Italy → Thailand: getting married as an LGBTQ+ couple

Italian citizens marry a same-sex partner in Thailand using a nulla osta, legalized and translated.

Italy recognises civil unions but not same-sex marriage. A Thai Certificate of Marriage gives Italian couples official documentation of their union, registered under Thailand’s 2025 Marriage Equality Act.

Your document route

The key document for Italy citizens is the Nulla osta / single-status certificate. Here's the typical path:

  1. Obtain your nulla osta. Request the nulla osta (declaration of no impediment) from your Italian consulate. Procedures and fees vary by consulate, and we confirm the current requirements with you.
  2. Legalize & translate. The document is legalized and translated into Thai by a certified translator — we arrange this.
  3. Register in Thailand. On the ground, we handle the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the district office registration.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Thai same-sex marriage recognised in Italy?

Italy recognises civil unions rather than same-sex marriage, so recognition depends on your circumstances. Your Thai certificate is 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 and recommend confirming specifics with the Italian authorities.

How long does the nulla osta take?

Timelines vary by consulate — often a few weeks. We give you a realistic estimate for your consulate when we map your timeline.

Plan your Italy → Thailand timeline