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Family Law
Total: 2-6 weeks
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Timeline: Birth Registration for Foreign Parents in Thailand
Step-by-step timeline for registering a child's birth in Thailand when parents are foreign — from hospital certificate to passport application.
Updated 2026
Step-by-Step Timeline
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Key Takeaways
- Total process: 2-6 weeks from birth to passport
- Amphur registration must be within 15 days of birth — do not delay
- MFA certification of marriage certificate can be done before the birth to save time
- Request at least 5 certified copies of the Thai birth certificate
- A child born to a Thai parent is automatically Thai — dual nationality may apply
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