Why German citizens need a Thai Notary Public for "Divorce Decree / Divorce Registration"
Notarisation of Thai divorce decree or divorce registration for remarriage or status change abroad.
Common German use cases: จดทะเบียนสมรสใหม่ในสหรัฐฯ/ออสเตรเลีย/สหภาพยุโรป · เปลี่ยนสถานะภาษี/ประกันสังคมในต่างประเทศ · ยื่นวีซ่าคู่สมรส/K-1 หลังหย่า
Germany accepts Thai documents that complete the Notary + MFA + Embassy chain.
Documents to prepare (German clients)
• ทะเบียนหย่า/คำพิพากษาหย่าตัวจริง • บัตรประชาชน/พาสปอร์ต • คำแปลอังกฤษ (ถ้ามี)
• Your German passport (original + 2 copies) — we pre-screen for free to avoid rejection in Germany.
Full chain for use in Germany
1) Notary Public certification (1–2 ชั่วโมง)
2) German translation by MFA-listed translator
3) MFA Consular Department (2–3 business days)
4) Germany Embassy in Bangkok final legalisation
Total cost estimate: Notary quoted on request + translation + MFA + Germany Embassy fees.
Visa / status commonly held by German clients
Most German clients hold: Retirement (O-A) · LTR-Wealthy · Marriage (O) · DTV
We bundle visa support, notarisation, and property/investment paperwork in one workflow.
FX / repatriation — German context
EUR → THB via SEPA + Wise; Deutsche Bank Bangkok handles corporate FX; German tax treaty 1967 active
FAQ
Are Thai Notary Public documents recognised in Germany?
Yes — once the Notary + MFA + Germany Embassy chain is complete, the document carries the same legal force as an original in Germany.
Do I always need a German translation?
Usually yes — except when the document is already in English and Germany accepts English. We confirm before starting.
Can German clients abroad use this service?
Yes — appoint a representative in Thailand or ship documents by international courier; we manage everything and ship back.
Total cost estimate?
Notary quoted on request + German translation quoted on request + MFA quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) + Germany Embassy fees.
Timeline?
Standard 5–10 business days; express in 1–3 days available.






