Contact a Thai family lawyer
Marriage registration, prenuptial planning, divorce, custody, and family disputes need specialist family law advice. TVC supports immigration consequences including marriage visa planning and status changes.
Send your relationship timeline and current visa details early so legal and immigration workstreams stay aligned.
Registration, prenuptials, custody, and divorce require licensed Thai family law counsel.
Marriage visas, post-divorce status, and document authentication for embassies.
Quick orientation on marriage registration and visa sequencing for Thai-foreign couples.
Contact guidance aligned with marriage team workflows and current rules.
Contact channels
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Book appointment | Use the TVC booking form to select service and schedule. |
| Live chat | Fastest way to get an initial document checklist. |
| Phone | Message us during Bangkok office hours. |
| Bangkok office | Near Nana BTS. Confirm your slot before visiting. |
Guide details
| Family matter | Immigration link to plan |
|---|---|
| Marriage registration | Coordinate legal registration with marriage visa evidence and timeline. |
| Prenuptial agreements | Prepare enforceable records while documenting immigration relationship history. |
| Divorce process | Map post-divorce visa alternatives before current status is affected. |
| Child custody planning | Coordinate travel permissions, guardianship records, and visa impacts. |
| Document legalisation | Align family law records with embassy and immigration submission formats. |
Family case coordination flow
Initial triage
Share legal objective, nationality details, and current immigration position.
Document checklist
Receive list covering family law records and immigration evidence needs.
Legal consultation
Partner family counsel maps the legal pathway and expected timeline.
Immigration planning
TVC prepares visa strategy for continuity during legal transitions.
Execution and follow-up
Track outcomes and complete any required visa adjustments.
What to prepare before contacting us
- Passport bio page copy with clear image quality.
- Current Thailand visa stamp page if already in Thailand.
- One paragraph timeline with key dates and application goals.
- Any embassy or immigration refusal notice and case number.
- Supporting financial or employment records linked to your case.
Official reference policy: This guide uses official authority references only and avoids non-official encyclopedic sources.
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Consultation workflow
This named sequence is how most TVC cases start; regardless of whether you chat, call, or book.
Initial triage
Share nationality, current visa, and objective through chat or booking form.
Document upload
Provide passport, visa pages, and any refusal or embassy correspondence.
Specialist routing
We assign family and marriage team based on case type and timeline.
Scoped checklist
Receive tailored preparation list with milestone dates.
Execution support
Follow submission plan with updates at major immigration or embassy stages.
Choosing the right contact channel
| Channel | Best for | Typical response |
|---|---|---|
| Live chat | Quick triage and document orientation | Same day during office hours |
| Book appointment | Complex cases needing structured review | Confirmed slot with assigned specialist |
| Phone | Urgent deadline cases with clear facts | Bangkok business hours |
| Office visit | Document handoff and multi-topic planning | By appointment near Nana BTS |
When to flag urgency
Mention these situations in your first message so triage prioritises correctly.
- Visa stamp expiring within two weeks
- Embassy interview date already scheduled
- Prior refusal or overstay history
- Employer work permit deadline tied to contract start
- Court or amphur date requiring prepared documents
After first contact
You should leave initial contact with a clearer category fit, document checklist, and realistic timeline; even if full representation starts later. Complex routes may need follow-up booked consultation once facts are complete.
For long-stay planning context see our Thailand lifestyle guide.
Extended planning notes
Rules, fees, and embassy practices change. Verify against official sources within two weeks of travel or submission. TVC guidance reflects Bangkok team experience as of June 2026, not a substitute for legal advice on your specific facts.
Long-stay holders should cross-link this topic with Thailand lifestyle guide for visa category fit, TM30, 90-day reporting, and cost-of-living context.
- Confirm official embassy or immigration source before paying non-refundable fees
- Photograph passport stamps and set calendar reminders before expiry
- Keep digital copies of refusal letters, extension approvals, and financial proof
- Plan re-entry permits before leaving on single-entry extensions
- Ask TVC for case-specific checklist rather than relying on forum advice
Planning milestones
Use this timeline table alongside the named workflow steps above. Dates shift by embassy workload and your document quality.
| Phase | Action |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Confirm eligibility, assigned post, and document checklist on official portals. |
| Week 2 | Complete affidavits, translations, and legalisation in the order the checklist requires. |
| Week 3 | Submit application with cross-checked names, dates, and financial proof. |
| After approval | File TDAC, register address, and set 90-day reporting reminders before long-stay life begins. |
Core document checklist
Most Thailand visa, property, and consultation cases ask for variations of these documents. Your TVC checklist may add category-specific items.
| Document | Note |
|---|---|
| Passport biodata page | Must match every form field including middle names and spacing. |
| Passport photos | Recent, white background, per embassy specifications. |
| Financial proof | Bank statements or pension letters meeting category thresholds. |
| Supporting affidavits | Embassy or notarised documents when required for your nationality pair. |
Compliance reminders for long-stay holders
Tourism advice forums often skip post-arrival duties. These reminders apply across most categories. Privilege and some LTR tiers simplify reporting but not TDAC or overstay rules.
- Complete TDAC before every arrival at tdac.immigration.go.th
- Ensure TM30 address registration within 24 hours of check-in
- File 90-day reports on schedule for long-stay categories
- Match daily activities to your visa stamp category
For TM30 detail see TM30 guide. For 90-day reporting see 90day.in.th.
Stay current on rule changes
Thailand immigration, embassy fees, and long-stay programme rules update throughout the year. Treat this guide as orientation verified as of June 2026, not a permanent guarantee for your travel or filing date.
Bookmark official references below and re-check within two weeks of departure, extension, or embassy interview. TVC live chat can confirm whether a recent announcement affects your category.
Common planning mistakes
These errors appear repeatedly in Bangkok consultations regardless of nationality or visa type.
- Relying on outdated forum posts instead of official embassy or immigration sources
- Booking non-refundable flights before visa approval or entry permission is confirmed
- Entering on tourism stamps when relocating for work, retirement, or family reunification
- Ignoring TM30, 90-day reporting, or re-entry permit rules after the first month
- Using generic document lists without category-specific financial or civil document proof
When to escalate to TVC
Self-filing works for straightforward tourism. The situations below benefit from specialist review before you pay fees or miss a deadline.
| Signal | Suggested action |
|---|---|
| Prior visa refusal | Book structured review before re-filing or re-interview |
| Overstay or blacklist history | Do not self-file until immigration strategy is mapped |
| Employer or embassy deadline within 14 days | Flag urgency in first TVC message with dates |
| Multi-country routing | Request specialist triage for conflicting rules |
| Property plus visa overlap | Coordinate lawyer, bank FET, and immigration timelines together |
Frequently asked questions
Q:Does TVC represent clients in family court?
A:No. Marriage registration, prenuptials, divorce, and custody require licensed Thai family attorneys. TVC handles immigration consequences; marriage visa applications, extensions, authentication pathways, and status continuity when family circumstances change.
Q:Can you help with marriage visa planning?
A:Yes. We support Non-Immigrant O marriage visa applications, annual extensions, and document authentication for Thai-foreign couples. Our marriage team coordinates amphur readiness, financial evidence, and reporting compliance in one practical timeline.
Q:Is the first consultation free?
A:Chat enquiries are free. Booked consultations may carry a fee depending on complexity, confirmed when you schedule. Cases involving foreign document authentication or extension deadlines benefit from early structured review.
Q:Do you offer online-only service?
A:Yes. Many cases start via chat and document upload. Amphur registration and immigration appointments may require in-person attendance depending on district and filing location. We map which steps need Bangkok presence before you travel.
Q:What happens to my visa after divorce?
A:Status impact depends on your current visa type and obligations. Marriage-based extensions typically require ongoing relationship evidence. Early planning with both family counsel and immigration support helps reduce avoidable disruption to your stay.
Q:Can you coordinate prenuptial documents?
A:Yes. Where needed, we coordinate with licensed legal partners so prenuptial documentation and immigration records stay aligned. Prenuptial timing relative to marriage registration and visa filing varies by couple profile.
Q:What should I prepare before contacting you?
A:Passport copies, civil status records, current visa stamp if in Thailand, and a brief timeline of your relationship or legal goal. Foreign documents may need authentication before Thai acceptance. Share issuing country details early.
Q:Where can I verify official marriage rules?
A:Use Department of Consular Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, and Immigration Bureau official channels. Amphur processes vary by district and foreign document requirements differ by issuing country.