fach3003 wrote: But the missus has mentioned in the future wants him to have
a Thai birth cert....
So this advice would get me ahead !
Im sure theres a reason behind getting one...????
I have so far avoided the issue because i could imagine
it would be a right sphere ache ........
Firstly, our reasons for doing it: We were about to emigrate to Thailand, and our 21 year old son decided that he would like to come as well. As we all know, there is not much scope in Thailand for a 21 year old foreigner to live full time e.g.:
- He would constantly need visas, and would probably have to leave the country regularly.
- He would need to obtain a work permit to be able to work.
- The amount of job opportunities are significantly reduced for a non-Thai.
- I could go on, but for anybody moving here full time, a bit of nausea at the beginning will eliminate a lot of problems in the future.
On the downside, he becomes eligible for Thai National Service. However, we've already been approached for a donation, which would release him from that requirement. The jury is still out on that one because he quite fancies the fitness side of National Service.
The process:
- You need to send a copy of his UK birth certificate (probably best to obtain a certified copy because the Thai government will retain it at the end of the process. A copy costs about £10 and can be done online) to the Legalisation Office, UK FCO. This is an online process
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what- ... alisation/ and cost £30. You have to fill in the on-line form, and pay the fee. You receive a reference number, which you must include with Birth Certificate when you send it. Basically the FCO will put a stamp on the back of the Birth Certificate confirming that it is real.
- When you have the 'legalised' Birth Certificate back, you need to complete forms as per this web page
http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/?q=node/191 and attend the Thai Embassy in person. The Thai Birth Certificate will cost £10.
Of course, the above process is only the start. To obtain a Thai ID card using the Thai Birth Certificate is a completely different ball game, which I can also advise on the process ........... but believe me, it doesn't get easier.
