Why French 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 French use cases: จดทะเบียนสมรสใหม่ในสหรัฐฯ/ออสเตรเลีย/สหภาพยุโรป · เปลี่ยนสถานะภาษี/ประกันสังคมในต่างประเทศ · ยื่นวีซ่าคู่สมรส/K-1 หลังหย่า
France accepts Thai documents that complete the Notary + MFA + Embassy chain.
Documents to prepare (French clients)
• ทะเบียนหย่า/คำพิพากษาหย่าตัวจริง • บัตรประชาชน/พาสปอร์ต • คำแปลอังกฤษ (ถ้ามี)
• Your French passport (original + 2 copies) — we pre-screen for free to avoid rejection in France.
Full chain for use in France
1) Notary Public certification (1–2 ชั่วโมง)
2) French translation by MFA-listed translator
3) MFA Consular Department (2–3 business days)
4) France Embassy in Bangkok final legalisation
Total cost estimate: Notary quoted on request + translation + MFA + France Embassy fees.
Visa / status commonly held by French clients
Most French clients hold: Retirement (O-A) · Marriage (O) · LTR-Wealthy · DTV
We bundle visa support, notarisation, and property/investment paperwork in one workflow.
FX / repatriation — French context
EUR → THB via BNP Paribas / Crédit Agricole; France-Thailand 1974 DTT in force
FAQ
Are Thai Notary Public documents recognised in France?
Yes — once the Notary + MFA + France Embassy chain is complete, the document carries the same legal force as an original in France.
Do I always need a French translation?
Usually yes — except when the document is already in English and France accepts English. We confirm before starting.
Can French 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 + French translation quoted on request + MFA quoted on request per stamp (standard) or quoted on request (express) + France Embassy fees.
Timeline?
Standard 5–10 business days; express in 1–3 days available.






