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by John » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:54 pm
Hi, where do you want to get married? As already said, you can get married in the UK, after getting a CoA ... Certificate of Approval to Marry.
However, you want to get married in Thailand? Totally possible, and that would cut out the need to get a CoA, and the expense of obtaining that. But instead your fiancé would need to go to the Polish Embassy in Bangkok and swear an affirmation, then get that translated into Thai, then stamped by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After that the two of you go along to an Amphur and register the legal marriage.
As you know, in Thailand, a "mere" religious wedding has no legal significance, so as well as registering the marriage at the Amphur you would have a religious wedding, if you wish.
In case you are wondering, yes my wife is from Thailand, and yes we got married in Thailand.
After registering the marriage at the Amphur, you should apply for an EEA Family Permit, in Bangkok. However, in practice, if you travel back to the UK on your student visa, you could then apply for your Residence Card in the UK.
Either way, following the marriage, do get your Thai marriage certificate translated into English, at one of those numerous translation bureaux in the "Embassyland" area of Bangkok.
John